Bob Chick - Athlete's Representative?

[New Hank Wood]

Visibility is what created a viable career for Bob.  He isn't making money because he made any kind of an impact as a bodybuilder.  He makes money because he can speak behind a microphone and is constantly putting himself out there staying in the public eye.  He needs to maintain visibility to continue being a "bodybuilding personality".

Shawn, on the other hand, would have been wise to take your advice.

I agree in part Goatboy.

I think Getbig needs Bob more than Bob needs Getbig though. 

His career is established now;  the radio-show and BB.com provide him with adequate exposure.

I believe Getbig is a destructive force and one that Chick should not be tampering with.

So many pros and industry people have left this forum because of the negativity it breeds.

[G o a t b o y]

So many pros and industry people have left this forum because of the negativity it breeds.

They don't post, but they still read it though.  It's about the only place you can find out what people really think.  The other forums will do nothing but blow sunshine up people's asses and censor all bad news and contraversial subjects.

Bob knows this, and I believe most of his posts are for the benefit of those reading but not posting, not for the getbig trolls he's actually replying to.

[dearth]

Bob,

how many people voted for you to be the "athletes rep" ?

do you have a list of names of people that are supposedely "behind your every move"?

[Chick]

They don't post, but they still read it though.  It's about the only place you can find out what people really think.  The other forums will do nothing but blow sunshine up people's asses and censor all bad news and contraversial subjects.

Bob knows this, and I believe most of his posts are for the benefit of those reading but not posting, not for the getbig trolls he's actually replying to.

you are correct, sir...

[chaos]

Bob,

how many people voted for you to be the "athletes rep" ?

do you have a list of names of people that are supposedely "behind your every move"?

nah, he just assumes that because most are too scared to complain out loud, that he's doing a good job

[mantronik]

The other forums will do nothing but blow sunshine up people's asses and censor all bad news and contraversial subjects.

What do Shawn and Ron have to say about this?

[dearth]

I do...they're called "IFBB Pro league" meetings...they're held twice a year.

Thanks for the tip.

great,

everyone from around the world has to show up at a meeting in the just to be able voice an opinion.

here's another news flash for you Chick, there are pros who live outside of the USA

[Chick]

Bob,

how many people voted for you to be the "athletes rep" ?

do you have a list of names of people that are supposedely "behind your every move"?

None....Jim Manion appointed me after Shawn stepped down.

Yes...the list are the IFBB pro's that have benefitted from the changes...including more money, health care plan, more qualifying places, ability to make non sanctioned apperances, etc, etc....

[dearth]

nah, he just assumes that because most are too scared to complain out loud, that he's doing a good job

aka - an ifbb yes man at his best

[Chick]

great,

everyone from around the world has to show up at a meeting in the just to be able voice an opinion.

here's another news flash for you Chick, there are pros who live outside of the USA

Here's a news flash for you smartguy....thats why we have a  R E P R E S E N T A V E...YOU KNOW...TO REPRESENT ALL THE PRO'S.....Much like we have "the house of representatives" and senators, etc.

Nothing gets past you, huh?

[chaos]

None....Jim Manion appointed me after Shawn stepped down.

Yes...the list are the IFBB pro's that have benefitted from the changes...including more money, health care plan, more qualifying places, ability to make non sanctioned apperances, etc, etc....

so if say an IFBB pro were to make a non sanctioned appearance at a PDI show there would be no punishment, correct?

[Vince B]

Vince, you look very menacing, scary in fact!  

That gaze of yours sends cold shivers through me.  Your look is disturbing!

You remind me of this weird old man who lived at the bottom of my street when i was a child. He frightened all the children in the neighbourhood.

Vince, you are the personification of all things evil.

Only a woman could write like that! No wonder 'Hank' won't post a photo, etc.  Just a hunch.

[trab]

Politics. Good thing the IFBB has a lot of 20" arms and not Nuclear arms.

[New Hank Wood]

Chick, I understand that Getbig offers you a chance to share ideas and keep your profile visible! However, don't 'the negatives'  of posting here outweigh the positive effects for your career?

You are now established as Bodybuilding identity.  Surely it is time to move on from this forum.  

What more can you possibly achieve for yourself and the industry by this endless and  mindless Getbig banter?

People do grow up and move on.  Maybe it is your turn to go Chick!

[Chick]

so if say an IFBB pro were to make a non sanctioned appearance at a PDI show there would be no punishment, correct?

The rules are very specific...no, you could not be on stage, and not guest pose...but lets say my company was sponsoring the event and we had a booth, I would not be in any violation as I'm working for my company. Expo's, store openings, seminars, etc....all fall under this ruling.

[Chick]

Vince, you look very menacing, scary in fact!  

That gaze of yours sends cold shivers through me.  Your look is disturbing!

You remind me of this weird old man who lived at the bottom of my street when i was a child. He frightened all the children in the neighbourhood.

Vince, you are the personification of all things evil.

Only a woman could write like that! No wonder 'Hank' won't post a photo, etc.  Just a hunch.

What the hell is with the elbow facing the camera? It's like when you ask a little kid to show you his muscles...and they stick out their elbow..!

[chaos]

The rules are very specific...no, you could not be on stage, and not guest pose...but lets say my company was sponsoring the event and we had a booth, I would not be in any violation as I'm working for my company. Expo's, store openings, seminars, etc....all fall under this ruling.

What if someone took pictures of you at said "expo" in a tank top, in a front double bi with a customer, and put them on the internet, would you be in danger of losing a months pay or do you not have a "special clause" in your contract.

[G o a t b o y]

What the hell is with the elbow facing the camera? It's like when you ask a little kid to show you his muscles...and they stick out their elbow..!

That's Mr. Canada 1970 for you! (senility has set in)

[Chick]

What if someone took pictures of you at said "expo" in a tank top, in a front double bi with a customer, and put them on the internet, would you be in danger of losing a months pay or do you not have a "special clause" in your contract.

No...why would you?

[New Hank Wood]

Vince you an attention whore!

[mantronik]

Are these meetings mandatory?

There are more then 200 IFBB pro's (Shawn had to get close to 100 in 2003 to be the rep, so now, 4 years later there have to be more than that with several other guys turning pro)
What number of pro's do you expect to come to Columbus or Vegas to attend this meeting?
A ticket from Europe/Russia/South America/Australia is quite expensive and cost of living is not the best in a few european countries, even for a few American pros it can be difficult (financially) to make it to 1 of these shows.

With modern technology (internet), don't you think the idea that was presented before by 2-3 other members is more feasible and honest then actually attending these meetings?

Why can't the IFBB (or you) set up a forum like this and make it IFBB pro entrees only where all can (have to?) vote?
Maybe have the proposals translated in different languages as well (IFBB) so nobody has an excuse to say they didn't understand the proposal because it's in english.

This forum has poll options, so it can't be that hard and expensive to set something up...

Bob...

[Vince B]

Seems to me most posting on this forum are internet trolls! That much is certain.

This thread should be closed. Too much crap from Bob even for me.

[chaos]

Seems to me most posting on this forum are internet trolls! That much is certain.

This thread should be closed. Too much crap from Bob even for me.

how about you close the computer screen and get your flabby lovehandles on the treadmill

[CQ]

Vince, you look very menacing, scary in fact!  

That gaze of yours sends cold shivers through me.  Your look is disturbing!

You remind me of this weird old man who lived at the bottom of my street when i was a child. He frightened all the children in the neighbourhood.

Vince, you are the personification of all things evil.

Only a woman could write like that! No wonder 'Hank' won't post a photo, etc.  Just a hunch.

No we don't, pull yourself together. Your coloured font is more feminine than that post. Also, since I'm on a roll...why do you keep posting pics of yourself in threads? Even if you looked good it has nothing to do with the topic.

[sgt. d]

Vince, you look very menacing, scary in fact!  

That gaze of yours sends cold shivers through me.  Your look is disturbing!

You remind me of this weird old man who lived at the bottom of my street when i was a child. He frightened all the children in the neighbourhood.

Vince, you are the personification of all things evil.

Only a woman could write like that! No wonder 'Hank' won't post a photo, etc.  Just a hunch.

Vince I have a feeling that you are into men. Am I wrong?