Ok so how about some summary for those of us who can't be bothered to listen to bob.
Bob: "Do you think many getbiggers are wasting an opportunity to talk to the pros? I think it should be a chance of a lifetime here"
Ron: "People want entertainment value. The good, the bad, the gossip."
Dan: "Listener suggestion: Should a person who chooses to be anonymous be allowed to post?"
Ron: "Sometimes you need to be anonymous to get something out. If you put your name to something, you may lose your press pass, your placing, your contract. We've seen it happen time and time again. In order to make the sport more positive, we need to have these issues out there."
Bob: "To the Joe Blow or Big Gunzzz out there- what's with the bashing? Why bash on the pros? Why rip on them?
Ron: "I don't like malicious bashing. Some BBers just cannot handle criticism."
Dan: "As the popularity has increased, has it changed the way you moderate the boards? "
Ron: "I have a lot more responsibility. There is a board designed specifically for talking to pros. I don't make money off the site. It's become a daily hobby. "
Bob: "As a pro who takes heat there- and has continued to post - I tell you whatever is on my mind. "
Ron: "Sometimes you deserve it, Bob"
Bob: "They ARE the peanut gallery. That post was to the GOOFS that are on there. I love the fans. But I stand by that- absolutely. They bash ppl for no good reason. I have no prob calling them the peanut gallery- that's what they are."Ron: "There are only ten people that post like that continually"
Bob" That under 10 people DOMINATES THE BOARD. Let me get your take on the PDI:
Ron" I have no problem with the PDI. Anything that gives the sport more direction is good. I'll ask this of anybody- where are the sponsors/money coming from? WIll there be one event? What will happen to the athletes that commit.
Bob" Wayne is just GIVING away cards. Do you think that's a mistake? Not having qualifiers.?"
Ron: "I'm not sure about that. I think it makes the IFBB more interested in trying to improve and listening to their fans."
Dan: "We've all known wayne- and he is no fool. I'm going to assume he realizes the qual of athletes will have a fundamental impact upon the quality of his events. Are they handpicked? Is there criteria that we're not privy to? The quality of the athletes are
Ron: "I consider wayne a friend. I will not disrespect him. I consider S Weinberger a friend. A friend is a friend. That's how I treat people. If you disrespect me, you're not a friend anymore. That is the way I live my life."
Dan" We appreciate all the promotion and support you've given the radio show.
Ron" Anything that is good for the sprot, I would like out there- new shows, CHOC events, etc. It should be out there. I wish more fans would go to the expos and support shows. Once you go to one, your attitude will change, and will make it more positive for everyone out there".
*I typed as fast as I could- listen to replay for complete piece*
