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Title: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: ganero76 on October 30, 2013, 06:47:30 AM
Why is that? Anybody have answers? I have a couple of ideas why...
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: The Italian Lifter on October 30, 2013, 06:48:50 AM
freedom of speach
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: BigCyp on October 30, 2013, 06:49:10 AM
Someone tipped them off that you would join in years to come?
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Knooger on October 30, 2013, 06:49:24 AM
Because of that Shizzo douche and all his shit gimmicks.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: ganero76 on October 30, 2013, 06:50:14 AM
Because of that Shizzo douche and all his gimmicks.
Are you sure you're not him?
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Knooger on October 30, 2013, 06:51:34 AM
Are you sure you're not him?

I am sure you are.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: OneMoreRep on October 30, 2013, 06:52:07 AM
Why is that? Anybody have answers? I have a couple of ideas why...

I know exactly why.

Shawn Ray got signed up by Muscular Development and is now prohibited to post here. Any attempt to do so could render his contract null and void. We respect his decision and know that he has a family to feed and randomly posting on muscle forums won't earn him a penny, unless he does so under contract.

Lee had other circumstances revolving around a new federation that fell short and some disputes with the IFBB that got out of hand. He is still welcome to post here, but has his reasons. That said, Lee and I still speak via Private Messages and he is still as "unique" as he has ever been.

"1"
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: The Italian Lifter on October 30, 2013, 06:56:45 AM
I know exactly why.

Shawn Ray got signed up by Muscular Development and is now prohibited to post here. Any attempt to do so could render his contract null and void. We respect his decision and know that he has a family to feed and randomly posting on muscle forums won't earn him a penny, unless he does so under contract.

Lee had other circumstances revolving around a new federation that fell short and some disputes with the IFBB that got out of hand. He is still welcome to post here, but has his reasons. That said, Lee and I still speak via Private Messages and he is still as "unique" as he has ever been.

"1"

Serious question: why this?
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: OneMoreRep on October 30, 2013, 07:04:03 AM
Serious question: why this?

Exclusivity...

Different outfits like to keep the IFBB pros (both current and former) to themselves as a way to attract both members, but most importantly SPONSORS.

If you're a supplement company and notice that there is a conglomeration of IFBB pros, both former and current, posting within a certain forum, what does that tell you? It tells you that there is also most likely a rather large following of fans aggregating there as well and the more fans (or consumers) present can typically translate into a lot of money, if those fans were to purchase your products by way of advertisements.

So, what happens? MD hires as many former and current pros as it can, which in turn amasses a large following of noobies to the sport that are eager to read what IFBB pros have to say in the hopes of getting "big". The supplement companies notice this and then start to "sponsor" MD by way of advertisements (i.e. ads). These ads placed on their site cost money (i.e. rent). MD garners the fees from these companies who chose to advertise on their forum and in turn generate more revenue to further hire more pros and/or expand.

It makes sense. The major issue is that while under contract, the IFBB pros have to adhere to certain rules and regulations (i.e. restrictions and exclusivity clauses), which limit when and where they can post, among other things.

"1"
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Mr Nobody on October 30, 2013, 07:05:44 AM
Cswol shut them down.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: The Italian Lifter on October 30, 2013, 07:06:08 AM
Exclusivity...

Different outfits like to keep the IFBB pros (both current and former) to themselves as a way to attract both members, but most importantly SPONSORS.

If you're a supplement company and notice that there is a conglomeration of IFBB pros, both former and current, posting within a certain forum, what does that tell you? It tells you that there is also most likely a rather large following of fans aggregating there as well and the more fans (or consumers) present can typically translate into a lot of money, if those fans were to purchase your products by way of advertisements.

So, what happens? MD hires as many former and current pros as it can, which in turn amasses a large following of noobies to the sport that are eager to read what IFBB pros have to say in the hopes of getting "big". The supplement companies notice this and then start to "sponsor" MD by way of advertisements (i.e. ads). These ads placed on their site cost money (i.e. rent). MD garners the fees from these companies who chose to advertise on their forum and in turn generate more revenue to further hire more pros and/or expand.

It makes sense. The major issue is that while under contract, the IFBB pros have to adhere to certain rules and regulations (i.e. restrictions and exclusivity clauses), which limit when and where they can post, among other things.

"1"
thanks a lot for the complete answer
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Teutonic Knight on October 30, 2013, 10:31:53 PM
thanks a lot for the complete answer

Trofeo Due Tori in Bologna is great International BB event.

Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: ChristopherA on October 30, 2013, 10:37:55 PM
Pro bodybuilder's don't get smoke blown up their ass around here. Although I have a feeling the OP wants to do a hell of allot more to their ass's than that
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: trapz101 on October 30, 2013, 11:41:53 PM
Serious question: why this?


simple,you can't fight your pimp
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: oldtimer1 on October 31, 2013, 04:22:09 AM
I have another theory. Every pro that comes on this board gets insulted with almost every post they put up. Soon they start to think this isn't a board for bodybuilding fans it's for a board for guys that hate bodybuilding. Then it's off to other boards where there is some civility.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: WOOO on October 31, 2013, 04:24:58 AM
this board was hilarious when the pros were here... you had a ton of losers who didn't even lift trolling guys who proudly showed their pictures...

things sure have changed
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: bigmc on October 31, 2013, 06:30:57 AM
I know exactly why.

Shawn Ray got signed up by Muscular Development and is now prohibited to post here. Any attempt to do so could render his contract null and void. We respect his decision and know that he has a family to feed and randomly posting on muscle forums won't earn him a penny, unless he does so under contract.

Lee had other circumstances revolving around a new federation that fell short and some disputes with the IFBB that got out of hand. He is still welcome to post here, but has his reasons. That said, Lee and I still speak via Private Messages and he is still as "unique" as he has ever been.

"1"

isn't there also an element of the protection they get on other boards by the mods

seems most of them have fragile egos which doesn't exactly suit posting here

I reckon bob chick and milos were the two best pros posting on here they seemed to get it

shawn is a whining little narc bitch everyone knows this
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: The Italian Lifter on October 31, 2013, 06:35:27 AM
Trofeo Due Tori in Bologna is great International BB event.



you're right, saw it a couple of times many many years ago.
Also saw Momo win his last competition in Salsomaggiore Terme, after a week or so he passed away.
I saw many pros even if I live in Italy but he was by far the most impressive to see in person.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Mr Nobody on October 31, 2013, 06:39:57 AM
you're right, saw it a couple of times many many years ago.
Also saw Momo win his last competition in Salsomaggiore Terme, after a week or so he passed away.
I saw many pros even if I live in Italy but he was by far the most impressive to see in person.
Have you seen Marcello Mastroianni in thongs?
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: The Italian Lifter on October 31, 2013, 06:43:52 AM
Have you seen Marcello Mastroianni in thongs?

ahahahahahaha this is a real good one mate  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Mr Nobody on October 31, 2013, 06:46:53 AM
ahahahahahaha this is a real good one mate  ;D ;D ;D
Yes my favorite Italian actor he was always chasing women on trains chain smoking cigarettes.  8)
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: The Italian Lifter on October 31, 2013, 06:50:07 AM
Yes my favorite Italian actor he was always chasing women on trains chain smoking cigarettes.  8)

he was a legend of acting
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: ganero76 on November 02, 2013, 05:59:42 PM
I have another theory. Every pro that comes on this board gets insulted with almost every post they put up. Soon they start to think this isn't a board for bodybuilding fans it's for a board for guys that hate bodybuilding. Then it's off to other boards where there is some civility.
Spot on. I'm working diligently with the mods and the ownership to rid the board of the two biggest offenders. Once anabolichalo and Shizzo are gone we will move onto others.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: Parker on November 02, 2013, 06:12:39 PM
I have another theory. Every pro that comes on this board gets insulted with almost every post they put up. Soon they start to think this isn't a board for bodybuilding fans it's for a board for guys that hate bodybuilding. Then it's off to other boards where there is some civility.
Shawn and Lee lasted for a while, a lot longer than King Kamali...
One already gave the explanation.
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: booty on November 02, 2013, 06:13:34 PM
Shawn can't post anywhere except for MD forums. 
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: ganero76 on November 02, 2013, 06:25:49 PM
Shawn can't post anywhere except for MD forums. 
Will anybody still pay to see your udders?
Title: Re: Why is it IFBB Pros like Lee and Shawn fled the board?
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on November 02, 2013, 06:31:11 PM
this board was hilarious when the pros were here... you had a ton of losers who didn't even lift trolling guys who proudly showed their pictures...

things sure have changed


It really was hilarious when guys like Titus, Kamali, and Prince used to post on boards. Pure comedy.