John Romano's dad just died - and no thread on it?

[slate]

When I have something nice to say I say it to someone personally- when I have something unpleasant to say which affects other people I say it publicly. that is why i seem negative to you.

But lets not stray from the topic of the moment (ramano being a POS not being disputed), which is Bob's profiteering on behalf of the people he claims to represent. And the longer term topic of why he is favored on this board which is supposed to speak to the powers that be,

[Chick]

I propose a poll to the getbiggers:

Who here believes that Bob's position as the athlete's rep has not brought him significant financial rewards granted to him by people on whom the pro's have a dependency one way or the other (promoters, IFBB officials, Sponsors, etc)?
(Y)
(N)

If you voted yes above. Who here believes that Bob is very well aware of this and hence is lying through his teeth?
(Y)
(N)
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Lets pretend we are in the real world and not in the IFBB fairy land. Bob, can you truly imagine anyone that had a labor legal dispute with the management of any company/federation/ whatever- to turn to a  lawyer whose main income came from representing the company in other cases? Of course not

You know this- but you bare face lie. hence you are a POS

As I just pointed out to you....I don't get paid by the IFBB, have never been on a IFBB payroll.  Promoters don't hire me because I represent the athletes, the hire me because they like my work and lend to the overall production value of a show....period.

That said, I've had many athletes come to me with many issues over the years...even a few fools like Lee Priest and Milo's,  helped as best I could, despite not being obligated to them in an way.   Did it as I believed it was the right thing to do....

I was ( and have been) The ONLY athlete that tried organizing a union, which in turn led led to the  position of an Athletes rep...had the athletes expressed an interest in being organized...I was read willing and able to lead them to the water...sadly, they were not.

[wes]

When I have something nice to say I say it to someone personally- when I have something unpleasant to say which affects other people I say it publicly. that is why i seem negative to you.

But lets not stray from the topic of the moment (ramano being a POS not being disputed), which is Bob's profiteering on behalf of the people he claims to represent. And the longer term topic of why he is favored on this board which is supposed to speak to the powers that be,

Tell your story walking !!

[slate]

Fuck off dickhead!!

Ron,please ban this piece of shit,he contributes nothing but shit here.

wes

asking for someone to be banned from an internet forum like getbig  is one of the most childish things imaginable.
get a life please

[wes]

wes

asking for someone to be banned from an internet forum like getbig  is one of the most childish things imaginable.
get a life please

Get a life?

I`m not the one constantly trying to slander people here for no reason.

I suggest you try taking your own advice dude.

[ether]

Rip sr
Romano jr however like Palumbo is a royal dirtbag

Bob seems cool enough

[arce1988]

  Thank you, Bob.

[slate]

As I just pointed out to you....I don't get paid by the IFBB, have never been on a IFBB payroll.  Promoters don't hire me because I represent the athletes, the hire me because they like my work and lend to the overall production value of a show....period.

That said, I've had many athletes come to me with many issues over the years...even a few fools like Lee Priest and Milo's,  helped as best I could, despite not being obligated to them in an way.   Did it as I believed it was the right thing to do....

I was ( and have been) The ONLY athlete that tried organizing a union, which in turn led led to the  position of an Athletes rep...had the athletes expressed an interest in being organized...I was read willing and able to lead them to the water...sadly, they were not.

bob

you are many things, but stupid is not one of them

so you understand very well that your position is what could be called a 'cluster fuck' of conflict of interests.
and would not be tolerated in any mainstream organization

The fact that you are paid nothing by the pro's that u are supposed to represent but are paid (albeit indirectly by the 'management') is nothing to be proud of. Rather it is a big part  and symptom of the problem, as it says that:

1) you have no real incentive to do anything for them (it is not as if they will stop paying you right?)
2) they do not see any benefit in what you are doing for them

this is clearer than water for god sakes

[mass243]

For being notorious for your democracy you guys react quite strangely to Slate's right to express his opinion...

[wes]

For being notorious for your democracy you guys react quite strangely to Slate's expression of his opinion...

That`s because Bob`s a good guy,and doesn`t deserve the stupid shit.

[Chick]

bob

you are many things, but stupid is not one of them

so you understand very well that your position is what could be called a 'cluster fuck' of conflict of interests.
and would not be tolerated in any mainstream organization

The fact that you are paid nothing by the pro's that u are supposed to represent but are paid (albeit indirectly by the 'management') is nothing to be proud of. Rather it is a big part  and symptom of the problem, as it says that:

1) you have no real incentive to do anything for them (it is not as if they will stop paying you right?)
2) they do not see any benefit in what you are doing for them

this is clearer than water for god sakes

There is no conflict of any type...never has been

as I've tried to explain twice now...I don't get paid directly, or indirectly by the IFBB...One has nothing to do with the other....If you can't understand that simple concept, there isn't really any way to explain it to you

The only thing that is clear here, is that you don't have have any real knowledge of how things work...

as for incentive....I have the same incentive now as I did when trying to organize a union for the athletes...a love for the game and an interest in fairness and equity to the athletes....

if you're going to try and debate, a least get a clue as to some facts...

[Tony Doherty]

For being notorious for your democracy you guys react quite strangely to Slate's right to express his opinion...

For me it is not about his right to express himself but about his shit form to use someones death to pick a fight. I am sure Bob and Romano are both grieving right now and for someone to start a popularity poll off the back of announcing a sad death is just plain wrong.

Bob can defend himself and always does, Romano does not post here. However if you went to wherever he does post and started a similar thread it would look just as bad.

Crap timing, crap thread, bad form, end of story!

[wes]

For me it is not about his right to express himself but about his shit form to use someones death to pick a fight. I am sure Bob and Romano are both grieving right now and for someone to start a popularity poll off the back of announcing a sad death is just plain wrong.

Bob can defend himself and always does, Romano does not post here. However if you went to wherever he does post and started a similar thread it would look just as bad.

Crap timing, crap thread, bad form, end of story!

Well said Tony.

[OneMoreRep]

Bobby is a good guy, always has been.

He is also a hard worker that made his way through the ranks.  I remember when Bobby worked security at my younger brother's high school AND everyone loved Bobby.

You keep doing what you do Bobby, you're a good looking guy with most likely a rather large penis to boot.

Your friend,
"1"

[slate]

There is no conflict of any type...never has been

as I've tried to explain twice now...I don't get paid directly, or indirectly by the IFBB...One has nothing to do with the other....If you can't understand that simple concept, there isn't really any way to explain it to you

The only thing that is clear here, is that you don't have have any real knowledge of how things work...

as for incentive....I have the same incentive now as I did when trying to organize a union for the athletes...a love for the game and an interest in fairness and equity to the athletes....

if you're going to try and debate, a least get a clue as to some facts...

stop talking about how the things work as if it was some secret..

I will stick to the facts to eliminate any discussion regarding interpretations

-Bob you claim to represent Group A's interests relative to Group B
-However group A contributes 0$ to you, while group B contributes $$s to you (via MCing, radio shows, sponsoring, freebies, etc etc)

only a retard would not understand this is a major conflict of interest. You are not retarded, hence you are a bald face liar.

[arce1988]

  ouch

[bike nut]

There is no conflict of any type...never has been

as I've tried to explain twice now...I don't get paid directly, or indirectly by the IFBB...One has nothing to do with the other....If you can't understand that simple concept, there isn't really any way to explain it to you

The only thing that is clear here, is that you don't have have any real knowledge of how things work...

as for incentive....I have the same incentive now as I did when trying to organize a union for the athletes...a love for the game and an interest in fairness and equity to the athletes....

if you're going to try and debate, a least get a clue as to some facts...

Bob:

You're above this....don't feed the troll, especially not in a RIP thread.

[NarcissisticDeity]

Rest in Peace Mr. Romano senior , my condolences on your loss.

[Swlabr]

I'll...always...remember.. .Bob...as...the...guy... who...gave...me...advice ...about...dbol...

[Impactedman]

Does Bob's position as the Athlete's Rep help his credibility and relevance? Certainly. Is that somehow wrong? Certainly not.

Anyone who has seen Bob MC knows that his skills and professionalism get him those gigs alone.

[Chick]

stop talking about how the things work as if it was some secret..

I will stick to the facts to eliminate any discussion regarding interpretations

-Bob you claim to represent Group A's interests relative to Group B
-However group A contributes 0$ to you, while group B contributes $$s to you (via MCing, radio shows, sponsoring, freebies, etc etc)

only a retard would not understand this is a major conflict of interest. You are not retarded, hence you are a bald face liar.

LOL....wow.

basic understanding:

yes, group A,the athletes....$0

Group B, the IFBB...$0

group C, the promoters, support companies....$ My income



get it now???

[Impactedman]

I don't know John's father, but he's GOT TO BE BETTER than his son. So, RIP.

(BTW- John's real name isn't Romano, so his father isn't Mr. Romano. John changed his name due to all dirty shit tied to his real one.)

[Natural Man]

who gives a fuck anyway, about both bob's or romano's dads deaths... Why make it public on internet messageboards filled with anonymous strangers... Another symptom of generation nothingness, attempting to get attention from anyone for about anything... All of this is private why on earth would you talk about it to complete strangers, hoping they ll tell you "rip"... pointless.
When my grandfather died the last thing i thought about was to start a thread on an internet messageboard about it. I dont understand what would come thru someone s mind for him to think "hey i have to tell everyone on that messageboard  about it".

[stuntmovie]

I've known Bob C for many years now and I also know people who have known Bob for many years longer than I've known Bob and .... I have yet to hear any adverse comment regard Bob except for a few on this board who have never met Bob nor his many friends  nor even the waiters who appreciated his patronage  at the Fire House or the Rose Cafe.

But sometimes those who know not of what they speak .... have to speak of what they know not for complicated reasons of their own ....  (Shakespear??).

I still insist that what we say ... says more about ourselves than those whom we speak adversely about.

[slate]

LOL....wow.

basic understanding:

yes, group A,the athletes....$0

Group B, the IFBB...$0

group C, the promoters, support companies....$ My income



get it now???

Bob

you know very well that Group B (IFBB) and Group C are in cahoots to pay Group A (the pros) as little as possible
 
Even because groups C and B strongly overlap since a large % of promoters are also IFBB officials
Of course those IFBB officials/promoters are dependent on the sponsors

So
1- Often Group B= Group C
2-Group C pays Bob $$s  If and only if Group B (IFBB) is OK with/suggests that
2-Group A (Pros) has no influence on whether or not Group C pays Bob $$s  

hence

-Bob owes his $$s to Group B (IFBB) via Group C
-Bob has no reason ($) to protect Group A anytime from Groups B or C


If you were not in the pocket of group B  you would be MCing the Mr Somalia in Mogadishu, and would have been co-hosting with ramano and priest for VPX radio

your hypocrisy is amazing.