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Post by Gene Spiker on Jun 30, 2014 8:57:29 GMT -5
10,000! Now thats a payday! Wow
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Post by Robert Drenk on Jun 30, 2014 12:16:04 GMT -5
Really Bobby? How is this anything different than a job where people make different wages? Do you go to your day job boss and complain that others make more? I see that comment strictly as entitlement. I'm robbing people because I'm offering an event with the largest payout in North America... Wow! I must look at things differently, I'm more of the appreciation guy when people give me opportunity. Since I've been in this sport I've seen athletes pay their own way to almost every event and take major losses, I've been working hard to change this with each event we've grown production and payouts! I see in no way how anyone is getting robbed just being given opportunity.
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Post by Bobby Sholan on Jun 30, 2014 12:40:52 GMT -5
Really Bobby? How is this anything different than a job where people make different wages? Do you go to your day job boss and complain that others make more? I see that comment strictly as entitlement. I'm robbing people because I'm offering an event with the largest payout in North America... Wow! I must look at things differently, I'm more of the appreciation guy when people give me opportunity. Since I've been in this sport I've seen athletes pay their own way to almost every event and take major losses, I've been working hard to change this with each event we've grown production and payouts! I see in no way how anyone is getting robbed just being given opportunity. I'm not sure if that's directed at me , but you did say my name so.... For one , I never used the word rob. For 2 , if anyone acts entitled , its you ! You act like a kid with daddy's money ... To me , it's more along the lines of crapting on the lighter guys , that I believe , are more competitive divisions and there being more of. Bottom line , its your money and operation . You can do as you will ... but with that kind of attitude when a question is asked , I wouldn't act for any boss like that I'd tell them to take their money and piss off ! Money isn't everything
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Post by Robert Drenk on Jun 30, 2014 14:20:23 GMT -5
Bobby I'm pretty certain you were directing that comment at me. My money is far from "Daddy's money" I'm acting entitled, really. my comment was justified because I'm "offering" an event that you can choose to come or not and I get people acting like I'm "Robbing" people. this is truly unreal to me. you show me ANY other organization or league paying 6 weight classes including 2 light weight classes this kind of money. Maybe you should try being a promoter and see how you feel when people make accusations like this, I wouldn't expect you to understand because you obviously have never owned your own business. It's always the expectations of people that feel Entitled to make comments like his and yours. This is simple I'm offering an event, experience & opportunity with a massive payout and you can choose to come or not. If you don't like what I have to offer that's fine don't come its America and that's your right but to bitch and complain that things aren't fair is complete BS and childish. I'm done arguing with you, best of luck.
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Post by Bobby Sholan on Jun 30, 2014 14:31:16 GMT -5
Bobby I'm pretty certain you were directing that comment at me. My money is far from "Daddy's money" I'm acting entitled, really. my comment was justified because I'm "offering" an event that you can choose to come or not and I get people acting like I'm "Robbing" people. this is truly unreal to me. you show me ANY other organization or league paying 6 weight classes including 2 light weight classes this kind of money. Maybe you should try being a promoter and see how you feel when people make accusations like this, I wouldn't expect you to understand because you obviously have never owned your own business. It's always the expectations of people that feel Entitled to make comments like his and yours. This is simple I'm offering an event, experience & opportunity with a massive payout and you can choose to come or not. If you don't like what I have to offer that's fine don't come its America and that's your right but to bitch and complain that things aren't fair is complete BS and childish. I'm done arguing with you, best of luck. Like is said , I never used the word "robbing".
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Post by Jonathon Hoffmann on Jun 30, 2014 14:42:27 GMT -5
Why all the hype on the supers? The payouts should be the same in every class. The competitors in the lighter classes are getting robbed! That's wrong, Robert. For real???!!!Incredible!!! Somebody offers more money and its a problem??!!! That is unreal.. The reality is that all payouts are giant compared to other tourneys.. Also , if you should so choose, anyone can pull up and try for the 10k.. I don't see how this is much different than a supermatch.. Nobody complains when Travis bagent and Devon pull for big $$ in a supermatch. So why the problem here!! A supermatch is MUCH more "discriminating" than paying an entire class and offering 40+ people the shot at the money. I don't get the logic at all!! If this thinking holds true (when I say "this thinking" I mean the mindless selfish entitled thinking portrayed on this post) then every promoter has been robbing every arm wrestler for years by doing super matches! Who is to say this isn't a new thing and Robert will do this for different weight classes in the future?? (Not saying he will, its a hypothetical) You don't know that and didn't even freaking ask!! Regardless of what may or may not happen in the future, You jump to whatever stupid conclusion you want and just bitch about it. You complain that a fellow Armwrestler gets a shot at money. That's pathetic .. It truly is. It's so easy to figure out what Robert is doing here.. He wants big name SHW from all over the world to create the best experience possible.. I'm not pulling that class and I was excited to see matches that I know will be incredible.. And then people come on here to complain!!! If you think they are being robbed, do the right thing and offer your own money to make it "even".. I
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Post by Mike Cocchi on Jun 30, 2014 14:48:53 GMT -5
Hmmmm maybe I'll have to start visiting McDonald's more often to put on some heavy weight for that sexy 10k.....
They do have that buy one get one free Big Mac that I was telling Jamie about all this weekend...
Dicisions Dicisions
I'm pumped just to watch this class now . Nice touch
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Post by Robert Drenk on Jun 30, 2014 14:52:03 GMT -5
crap these MONSTERS deserve more money because it costs thousands of dollars in food alone to pack on that kind of weight, clothing costs more, and some of these guys probably need to purchase 2 airline tickets just to get to the event cause their so massive. lol
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Post by Mike Cocchi on Jun 30, 2014 14:59:34 GMT -5
Lmao
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Post by Kurt Howgate on Jun 30, 2014 15:33:08 GMT -5
In a way, it does make sense to give the top payout to the Supers class.
The reality is that this is the only true 'OPEN' class in the tournament...
No weight guidelines...ANYONE can enter it, right?
The strongest man wins, regardless of weight.
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Post by Shawn McEntire on Jun 30, 2014 15:55:21 GMT -5
Robert and Bill, just keep doing what you are doing with the UAL. I for one think you guys are doing an awesome job and hope to be able to get to one of your tournaments soon. Props for doing what many promoters wish they could do and can't. This is truly helping take this sport to the next level.
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Post by Pete & Tim on Jun 30, 2014 18:57:03 GMT -5
Tim B again maybe you should just put up the money on super match with jerry and myself
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Post by Jacob Hale on Jun 30, 2014 23:53:57 GMT -5
I simply do not understand this entitlement mentality especially when it comes from guys who won't even sniff the top 5 at a UAL tourney.
Robert, there are a lot of us out here who respect how hard it is to do what you've done. It's not like you haven't made mistakes (I've been critical at times) but you've taken the sport way farther than many who have tried and we hope you keep it up.
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Post by Robert Drenk on Jul 1, 2014 0:29:09 GMT -5
Thanks Jacob
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Post by Willie Reagan on Jul 1, 2014 9:51:33 GMT -5
Robert, I am not trying to act like I have a sense of entitlement by any means. The point I was trying to make is that the lightweight pullers train hard and make the same sacrifices as the supers. You are right, its your hard earned money and you can do as you please with it. I was simply stating my opinion.
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