Why the lack of respect for pro BB's on getbig?

[w8m8]

Fair enough pt and the ironic thing is THAT really is my point.
The getbig board is no longer about bodybuilding.

It COULD have been a cool place to discuss bodybuilding , interact with pros with some of the less drastic funny crap.

It has now evolved into the regular insiders simply talking crap to eachother.
I was here at the start over 13 years ago when it could have been different.
You are 100% correct , it is what it is now. Not much else to say.

You are placing the blame for the lack of pros here in the wrong place ... any one of them can join here and be on the Positive board all the time without getting one bad post directed towards them ... they don't CARE enough about it to come .. they don't WANT to share stories or tips .. they want ADMIRATION

If they wanted to give back something to fans like you here they would be here  ..

you're a little old really for them to even look at as much more than some schmoe ... so I don't get why you insist on saying it's everyone else's fault you don't get to spend quality time with Kamali or Kai here .. you have been moaning for so long it's become sad at this point

[First Blood]

You are placing the blame for the lack of pros here in the wrong place ... any one of them can join here and be on the Positive board all the time without getting one bad post directed towards them ... they don't CARE enough about it to come .. they don't WANT to share stories or tips .. they want ADMIRATIONIf they wanted to give back something to fans like you here they would be here  ..

you're a little old really for them to even look at as much more than some schmoe ... so I don't get why you insist on saying it's everyone else's fault you don't get to spend quality time with Kamali or Kai here .. you have been moaning for so long it's become sad at this point

alot of truth to this post.

another aspect is the supplement contracts, the pros know that it's basically a big scam and for obvious reasons it wouldn't be good for them to admit that or get into those type of discussions.

they also wanna avoid other subjects such as g4p, drug use etc

they really have nothing to gain unless the posts and discussions are kept on a very superficial level. (which is the case on many other forums...)

[Pollux]

Because they don't keep the shit REAL! When I ask, 'What's your cycle like?' I don't wanna hear it's a Schwinn or endorsing some over the counter product. 

[Mr. Magoo]

You are placing the blame for the lack of pros here in the wrong place ... any one of them can join here and be on the Positive board all the time without getting one bad post directed towards them ... they don't CARE enough about it to come .. they don't WANT to share stories or tips .. they want ADMIRATION

If they wanted to give back something to fans like you here they would be here  ..

you're a little old really for them to even look at as much more than some schmoe ... so I don't get why you insist on saying it's everyone else's fault you don't get to spend quality time with Kamali or Kai here .. you have been moaning for so long it's become sad at this point

This post is 100% accurate.

I'll be the first person to put down a pro or industry person that posts here. I've found that when pros/industry people post here, most don't really care about talking and having a normal conversation, interacting or having a few laughs. They start their Q@A threads, only answer the easy questions, say thank you to all the ass kissing respones and  justify it by repeating "this is what it's all about man, interacting with the fans." That's not interacting, that's a staged fake conversation.

The others start threads with them in their underwear flexing and they post these so everybody can tell them how great they look and if anybody says anything negative about their body,they respond "well, wheres your body at?"

If a pro wants to post here without obviously trying to build up his own ego, the I'll be happy to welcome them. But to get on here solely to respond to the ass kissers or to go on rants about any "haters", I find it childish. It's like we all have to build a little fantasy land for them where only good things are said.

[Andy Griffin]

alot of truth to this post.

another aspect is the supplement contracts, the pros know that it's basically a big scam and for obvious reasons it wouldn't be good for them to admit that or get into those type of discussions.

they also wanna avoid other subjects such as g4p, drug use etc

they really have nothing to gain unless the posts and discussions are kept on a very superficial level. (which is the case on many other forums...)

And all this time I thought it was Squadfather's fault   

[DK II]

Even if they don't say what they use, they can just say "That is a private matter that I don't want to share online" or something, people would respect that - don't say you're a "natural freak" or you eat lots of protein :/...

spot on.

i also never expected a pro to come up with any drug stuff on the net, at least not any US pro, but they should cut the bullshit, there is still enough that can be said or hinted at with a smile.

[Tapeworm]

I confess that I wouldn't cross the street to see a professional bodybuilder.  And yet I enjoy Getbig.

[The Wizard of Truth]

It depends on the pro really Howard
Im sure some pro's could post on here and not have people rip on them
Other pro's will never be accepted here

[First Blood]

It depends on the pro really Howard
Im sure some pro's could post on here and not have people rip on them
Other pro's will never be accepted here

I'm positive that Kai Greene would be accepted 

[#1 Klaus fan]

Be a good pro bber,must welcome haters too.

I love musclecenter's wisdom.

[The Wizard of Truth]

I'm positive that Kai Greene would be accepted 

Haha yeah for sure
Hmmm...hes bent, a sore loser, black, etc

[Tapeworm]

I love musclecenter's wisdom.

Agree.  His Perfect Zen gimmick is genius.

[DK II]

I love musclecenter's wisdom.

Konfuzius say, bodybuilder who want money, must be nice to haterz.

[kiwiol]

Agree.  His Perfect Zen gimmick is genius.

Youl post make me ROR

[DK II]

Youl post make me ROR

Are you saying MC is the kind of guy that wouldn't mind "flied lice" for lunch and "Mixed seafood Iraq government office surface" for dinner?





Edit: found some others as well, these are too good so i post them up, ROR.

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Musclecenters secret revealed?


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[musclecenter]

Every pro bodybuilder must smile & treat haters like this humble guy says

[mahg]

there you have all your posts in photos

Learnt my lesson: don't browse getbig while eating. 

[eequalsmcsquared]

Shut up Howard. 

[Tapeworm]

Are you saying MC is the kind of guy that wouldn't mind "flied lice" for lunch and "Mixed seafood Iraq government office surface" for dinner?

Haha, their Engrish is a lot better than my Chinese but it's still cracks me up.  

[Tito24]

[Howard]

This is a funny, popular board and I admit it can be good for a laugh.
Some of the threads are quite clever and funny ( even when aimed at yourself).
Within bodybuilding it is logical to show respect for those who won the big titles and went pro.
This is the way it is with fans in ANY sport.

Had the board showed some restraint, we could have had BOTH the funny threads and some actual pro interaction.
Ironicaly, getbigs popularity was what caused so many NON bodybuilding fans to come on here and crack on the pros.
I  cracked up on most of the insults aimed at me. I am just an avg slob like most here, so no foul.
When it became too silly and negative towards the pros, it became a complete waste of their time.
This ended any real pro interaction for serious fans like me.
That did piss me off . The idiots drove off the pros and what did they really win? NOTHING.
If nothing else maybe you can understand why I started this thread. Maybe not.

No biggy, it is, what it is. I will be drop by on occasion for some shits and giggles when I get bored.

It is Thanksgiving and my dog has her snackin' helmet on and is ready to eat.
  I am just THANKFUL I don't have to eat dinner with any of you knuckleheads.
I am headed out to a Gwinett Gladiators ECHL Turkey day hockey game in a bit.
They are going to have turkey bowling with frozen turkeys between periods.
THAT is getbig worthy 'eh.
Gobble gobble

[Mr Nobody]

This is a funny, popular board and I admit it can be good for a laugh.
Some of the threads are quite clever and funny ( even when aimed at yourself).
Within bodybuilding it is logical to show respect for those who won the big titles and went pro.
This is the way it is with fans in ANY sport.

Had the board showed some restraint, we could have had BOTH the funny threads and some actual pro interaction.
Ironicaly, getbigs popularity was what caused so many NON bodybuilding fans to come on here and crack on the pros.
I  cracked up on most of the insults aimed at me. I am just an avg slob like most here, so no foul.
When it became too silly and negative towards the pros, it became a complete waste of their time.
This ended any real pro interaction for serious fans like me.
That did piss me off . The idiots drove off the pros and what did they really win? NOTHING.
If nothing else maybe you can understand why I started this thread. Maybe not.

No biggy, it is, what it is. I will be drop by on occasion for some shits and giggles when I get bored.

It is Thanksgiving and my dog has her snackin' helmet on and is ready to eat.
  I am just THANKFUL I don't have to eat dinner with any of you knuckleheads.
I am headed out to a Gwinett Gladiators ECHL Turkey day hockey game in a bit.
They are going to have turkey bowling with frozen turkeys between periods.
THAT is getbig worthy 'eh.
Gobble gobble

You still in that cave Howard?

[Lundgren]

alot of truth to this post.

another aspect is the supplement contracts, the pros know that it's basically a big scam and for obvious reasons it wouldn't be good for them to admit that or get into those type of discussions.

they also wanna avoid other subjects such as g4p, drug use etc

they really have nothing to gain unless the posts and discussions are kept on a very superficial level. (which is the case on many other forums...)

Speaking the obvious there aren't we.

[Howard]

You still in that cave Howard?

Gets cold at night but it has decent wifi.
Thanks for asking.

One more point on my thread topic.
By being myself here on getbig, I have been able to meet and interact with some really cool people within the BB industry.
One of the highlights of any show is spending a few minutes talking shop with Bob Chick.
I respect Bob but don't always agree with him on various issues (like the new male and female physique div).
Bob is a pro and known BB personality, while I am just a fan.
But, we both share a real passion for bodybuilding and want the best for the sport.

I honestly think that some getbigggers would enjoy that kind of experience and interaction.

[tendonitis]

Howard, unless the pros are going to talk about drug use they really have no more value here than many of the excellent non-pro competitors that post here.
In fact, most pros are so downright stupid they have less value than the regular posters here.
And that's a fact.