In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : Lol....Tikay is probably the most polite and understanding man I have ever met, and ever likely to meet. Posted by Cowgomoo
Hey I agree I know him fairly well ...Real Nice guy but this TP thing and the likes is nonsense .... and I cant get into rows with him over it ... Its being proved here in this thread what IS happening regarding a public or forum vote ...... ITS A JOKE and the mentors forgive me saying so but there trying to get their man to Vegas ..cop 10% and a free trip 'to-boot' .. I give up ..!! It's a sham the whole thing ...
Sorry TK but we will never agree on any of this !!
if facebook is involved i would like my vote to viod. this should be an open vote for lets say players who have been on sky for at least 6month. or take the vote away from the forum and let the public decide lol. anther farce come on sky sort it out.
I would just like to say that im not even on facebook!! The facebook page thingy was done by my friends who really want me to do well! It was made aware at the very start of the competition to me that it would come down to a vote. now whether i like this or not it was part of the competition so if i wanted to be a part of it those were the rules. I have put soooo many hours into this competition, sacrificed so much. Ive even taken days off work during this voting period so i can play 8 hours plus a day just to try and get more votes. It means so much to me, and to suggest that a facebook page is the reason people will vote for me is a real boost to my confidence, thanks. Posted by TP_Dantb
DAN like I said to "sparce" I feel for ya man ... none of this is your fault it the whole concept of the way it's been set up .. It should never end like this .... I cant believe that no one couldn't see this coming .. Who ever wins this good luck to them but those who have waisted so much time .. I genuinely feel sorry for ..... glk man
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : Hey I agree I know him fairly well ...Real Nice guy but this TP thing and the likes is nonsense .... and I cant get into rows with him over it ... Its being proved here in this thread what IS happening regarding a public or forum vote ...... ITS A JOKE and the mentors forgive me saying so but there trying to get their man to Vegas ..cop 10% and a free trip 'to-boot' .. I give up ..!! It's a sham the whole thing ... Sorry TK but we will never agree on any of this !! Posted by bennydip2
The Mentors get a "free trip" to Vegas with "their" player? News to me. Where did you read that?
Disagreeing with each other is not a problem, it's perfectly normal. But I have not ridiculed you, as you stated, I have simply stated my views - always politely - when I consider you have not spoken accurately, or have misunderstood or mis-stated certain things.
This is nothing to do with your dislike of TP, or it's running, those are views which you are wholly entitled to.
I think the competition for a sponsored player is a great idea. I also have enjoyed watching the whole thing unravel. Hopefully Sky will run this again next year with a few tweaks!
I think the mentors vested interest in their team members isn't right.
The end vote is all wrong and was always going to be. But as stated, the rules were made and hopefully this will be changed for the next comp.
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : Hey I agree I know him fairly well ...Real Nice guy but this TP thing and the likes is nonsense .... and I cant get into rows with him over it ... Its being proved here in this thread what IS happening regarding a public or forum vote ...... ITS A JOKE and the mentors forgive me saying so but there trying to get their man to Vegas ..cop 10% and a free trip 'to-boot' .. I give up ..!! It's a sham the whole thing ... Sorry TK but we will never agree on any of this !! Posted by bennydip2
, No free trip as far as i know benny !!, yes I would have 10% of Dan should he win, he has worked **** hard for this competition and plays exclusivly at Skypoker, If he were to win I would pay for myself [and my Mrs]to go out and support him in Las Vegas.
Regarding the facebook thing, as a previous poster has said it was set up for Dan not by Dan and it creates more publicity for skypoker, it is not against the rules and as to Sparce coming on here saying its unfair and then creating his own site!, that is just so LOL , perhaps he has been too busy playing REAL tournaments elsewhere.
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : DAN like I said to "sparce" I feel for ya man ... none of this is your fault it the whole concept of the way it's been set up .. It should never end like this .... I cant believe that no one couldn't see this coming .. Who ever wins this good luck to them but those who have waisted so much time .. I genuinely feel sorry for ..... glk man Posted by bennydip2
I'm pretty sure that none of the competitors feel that they have "waisted" time. They have been part of a competition that gave them a chance to discuss their poker one-to-one with their "mentors" and play poker using a bankroll supplied by SkyPoker. They have participated fully in a way that has provided a lot of enjoyment for many people who have followed the competition throughout.
Just to make a point to those jumping on the facbook thing. It's not against the rules (as far as i'm aware) to use outside media to gain votes. it shows a bit of outside the box thinking o get peeple to create accounts and lend support and a total should certainly be thinking outside the box.
The players have done nothing wrong so i would urge people making comments like void my vote to consider that all is within the rules here.
I feel for the TP players and i honestly just wanted to see what people thought could be altered for next time - not meant to be a thread to pull what has been a great competition to pieces
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : Lol....Tikay is probably the most polite and understanding man I have ever met, and ever likely to meet. Posted by Cowgomoo
Thanks Moo. It's not a problem, I'm used to it.
In fact, I have nothing whatsoever to do with running, managing, or rule-making of TP, but I do sit between the Players & the Management, and do all the TP Shows, & as such, I try to explain what is what where necessary. The whole thing has been a fun experience, to tell the truth. The TP thing is probably not perfect, few things worthwhile are first time round, to be honest & I don't think that's ever been denied.
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : , No free trip as far as i know benny !!, yes I would have 10% of Dan should he win, he has worked **** hard for this competition and plays exclusivly at Skypoker, If he were to win I would pay for myself [and my Mrs]to go out and support him in Las Vegas. Regarding the facebook thing, as a previous poster has said it was set up for Dan not by Dan and it creates more publicity for skypoker, it is not against the rules and as to Sparce coming on here saying its unfair and then creating his own site!, that is just so LOL , perhaps he has been too busy playing REAL tournaments elsewhere. Posted by EdGiddins
I believe that the last three thoroughly deserve their places
The final vote had to be a skypoker member vote, and why not?
I don't see what the fuss is about tbh. With any new competition, especially something so unprecedented and brave in poker circles, there were always going to be teething problems...
but.. i believe that sky have listened to, and taken on board all constructive comments and i, like others hope there is a tp 2.
i live in hope that tp 2 can go ahead without the under current of bad feeling that i fear tp 1 has had to endure...
May the best man win, and who gives a hoot if facebook is used. Why shouldnt they publicise themselves?
Best of luck to Dan, David, and Ben and well done Sky
I cant wait for the result on Saturday, and hope the person i voted for wins.
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : , No free trip as far as i know benny !!, yes I would have 10% of Dan should he win, he has worked **** hard for this competition and plays exclusivly at Skypoker, If he were to win I would pay for myself [and my Mrs]to go out and support him in Las Vegas. Regarding the facebook thing, as a previous poster has said it was set up for Dan not by Dan and it creates more publicity for skypoker, it is not against the rules and as to Sparce coming on here saying its unfair and then creating his own site!, that is just so LOL , perhaps he has been too busy playing REAL tournaments elsewhere. Posted by EdGiddins
I'm not saying any of the players haven't worked hard .. I believe they all have, and I also believe there are a lot of players who went into this TP with a dream.. and there's nothing wrong with that ...BUT like X factor. so many have been left broken hearted, and for the final ending to come to this .. is nothing but a joke. I personally couldn't care less who wins, good luck to them. but I do feel for the 2 guys who don't get there now ... this is so wrong .. The last 6 players should have played a tournament at least .... Cards in the air and may the best man(or woman) win .. Nobody would have complained at that i'm sure />> Glk ED your OK in my book )
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : , No free trip as far as i know benny !!, yes I would have 10% of Dan should he win, he has worked **** hard for this competition and plays exclusivly at Skypoker, If he were to win I would pay for myself [and my Mrs]to go out and support him in Las Vegas. Regarding the facebook thing, as a previous poster has said it was set up for Dan not by Dan and it creates more publicity for skypoker, it is not against the rules and as to Sparce coming on here saying its unfair and then creating his own site!, that is just so LOL , perhaps he has been too busy playing REAL tournaments elsewhere. Posted by EdGiddins
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : thats below the belt ed ! you should take that back ! Posted by IRISHROVER
Im sorry if you feel that my post is below the belt rover but its what I believe so it would be very hypocritical to delete it because you think its below the belt.
Had Sparce have complained about the facebook page and not created one HIMSELF [almost copied and pasted from the one that was created for dan] then I could just about stomach his post. but to try and score points off Dan and his fans for showing initiative[by making his post] is just plain wrong after creating a facebook page himself.
In Response to Re: Total Player, How Was It For You? : I'm pretty sure that none of the competitors feel that they have "waisted" time. They have been part of a competition that gave them a chance to discuss their poker one-to-one with their "mentors" and play poker using a bankroll supplied by SkyPoker. They have participated fully in a way that has provided a lot of enjoyment for many people who have followed the competition throughout. Posted by MereNovice
Oh If only you had said that at the start, instead of having a 'pop' at me ..
Well said and now i'm going to bed ...
Oh by the way Mere, I know you cant see me .. BUT do I look as If I care ??
Again just to make the point this is more a general thread on TP and what went well / not so well, not any way to rattle at TP'ers. I'm a tad sorry to have started this with the turn that the thread seems to have taken.
1) if its going to be voted on then each tp'er should do what they can to get votes, they owe it to those they have been chosen above to try and win the thing and not waste an opportunity
2) In fairness to Sparce i think his comment is more directed at the fact that the way a winner will be chosen is more a popularity contest than ability thing, the facebook comment i think just highlights that this is now down to how you rub shoulders with the public so to speak and not based on ability
3) In fairness to Dan if you have mates you want them to vote, facebook is as good a way as any to get them to do it -...........I however have no friends........ this would not help me lol
Come on guys, can we have a cheerier outlook on this thread PLEASEEEEEEE lol
I personally would say that I loved the TP competition. Being able to challenge myself against the best players on Sky helped improve my game no end. It was mentally draining doing the challenges and really made me analyse my game.
I was completely gutted when I was eliminated but it was always gonna happen to everyone bar one player. The 3 left all fully deserve their places and I for one know that whoever wins has completely earned it! The goodwill I had from TPers and non TPers both during and after my exit was phenomenal and made me feel glad to have been a part of it. My game has improved greatly and my results since my exit have shown that I have come on leaps and bounds.
Ling, Tikay etc have done great jobs with this comp, and as Tikay said, they know of 'kinks' along the way and it has been a learning curve for all. Although we were competitors, Nutter, Dohhhhh and Dylan have all railed me over the past few weeks and it is that side of TP that needs to be celebrated.
I have ideas on how I think TP2 could be improved and hopefully, when the time is right, the forum will be used to allow everyone to give their constructive ideas for improvement. For now, I would simply like to wish all 3 the very best of luck!!!
I personally would say that I loved the TP competition. Being able to challenge myself against the best players on Sky helped improve my game no end. It was mentally draining doing the challenges and really made me analyse my game. I was completely gutted when I was eliminated but it was always gonna happen to everyone bar one player. The 3 left all fully deserve their places and I for one know that whoever wins has completely earned it! The goodwill I had from TPers and non TPers both during and after my exit was phenomenal and made me feel glad to have been a part of it. My game has improved greatly and my results since my exit have shown that I have come on leaps and bounds. Ling, Tikay etc have done great jobs with this comp, and as Tikay said, they know of 'kinks' along the way and it has been a learning curve for all. Although we were competitors, Nutter, Dohhhhh and Dylan have all railed me over the past few weeks and it is that side of TP that needs to be celebrated. I have ideas on how I think TP2 could be improved and hopefully, when the time is right, the forum will be used to allow everyone to give their constructive ideas for improvement. For now, I would simply like to wish all 3 the very best of luck!!! Posted by phil12uk
As someone who was a small part of it, I think it was a great idea, but does have some serious flaws. But Im sure Sky will learn from this year and make it better next year. I do have lots of constructive criticism to offer but out of respect to the three players still involved, I think its better to keep it until the competition is over. One comment I would make is that personally I am more inclined to vote for the two players who throughout the week have been playing in many different areas of sky poker rather than someone who is only seen occasionally on higher level cash tables and posts about his ventures on other sites.
As someone who was a small part of it, I think it was a great idea, but does have some serious flaws. But Im sure Sky will learn from this year and make it better next year. I do have lots of constructive criticism to offer but out of respect to the three players still involved, I think its better to keep it until the competition is over. One comment I would make is that personally I am more inclined to vote for the two players who throughout the week have been playing in many different areas of sky poker rather than someone who is only seen occasionally on higher level cash tables and posts about his ventures on other sites. Posted by penguin7
I totally disagree. Sparce has actually been playing a variety of tournaments and smaller cash games all over sky for the last week. I also don't see how playing on a different site should influence your decision in any way, shape or form.
I also fail to see the correlation between the stakes the candidate is playing and the number of votes they deserve.
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Sorry TK but we will never agree on any of this !!
DAN like I said to "sparce" I feel for ya man ... none of this is your fault it the whole concept of the way it's been set up .. It should never end like this ....
I cant believe that no one couldn't see this coming ..
Who ever wins this good luck to them but those who have waisted so much time .. I genuinely feel sorry for ..... glk man
Disagreeing with each other is not a problem, it's perfectly normal. But I have not ridiculed you, as you stated, I have simply stated my views - always politely - when I consider you have not spoken accurately, or have misunderstood or mis-stated certain things.
This is nothing to do with your dislike of TP, or it's running, those are views which you are wholly entitled to.
No free trip as far as i know benny !!, yes I would have 10% of Dan should he win, he has worked **** hard for this competition and plays exclusivly at Skypoker, If he were to win I would pay for myself [and my Mrs]to go out and support him in Las Vegas.
Regarding the facebook thing, as a previous poster has said it was set up for Dan not by Dan and it creates more publicity for skypoker, it is not against the rules and as to Sparce coming on here saying its unfair and then creating his own site!, that is just so LOL , perhaps he has been too busy playing REAL tournaments elsewhere.
I'm pretty sure that none of the competitors feel that they have "waisted" time.
They have been part of a competition that gave them a chance to discuss their poker one-to-one with their "mentors" and play poker using a bankroll supplied by SkyPoker.
They have participated fully in a way that has provided a lot of enjoyment for many people who have followed the competition throughout.
Just to make a point to those jumping on the facbook thing. It's not against the rules (as far as i'm aware) to use outside media to gain votes. it shows a bit of outside the box thinking o get peeple to create accounts and lend support and a total should certainly be thinking outside the box.
The players have done nothing wrong so i would urge people making comments like void my vote to consider that all is within the rules here.
I feel for the TP players and i honestly just wanted to see what people thought could be altered for next time - not meant to be a thread to pull what has been a great competition to pieces
In fact, I have nothing whatsoever to do with running, managing, or rule-making of TP, but I do sit between the Players & the Management, and do all the TP Shows, & as such, I try to explain what is what where necessary. The whole thing has been a fun experience, to tell the truth. The TP thing is probably not perfect, few things worthwhile are first time round, to be honest & I don't think that's ever been denied.
I believe that the last three thoroughly deserve their places
The final vote had to be a skypoker member vote, and why not?
I don't see what the fuss is about tbh. With any new competition, especially something so unprecedented and brave in poker circles, there were always going to be teething problems...
but.. i believe that sky have listened to, and taken on board all constructive comments and i, like others hope there is a tp 2.
i live in hope that tp 2 can go ahead without the under current of bad feeling that i fear tp 1 has had to endure...
May the best man win, and who gives a hoot if facebook is used. Why shouldnt they publicise themselves?
Best of luck to Dan, David, and Ben and well done Sky
I cant wait for the result on Saturday, and hope the person i voted for wins.
hoggers
I personally couldn't care less who wins, good luck to them. but I do feel for the 2 guys who don't get there now ... this is so wrong .. The last 6 players should have played a tournament at least .... Cards in the air and may the best man(or woman) win .. Nobody would have complained at that i'm sure />> Glk ED your OK in my book
you should take that back !
Had Sparce have complained about the facebook page and not created one HIMSELF [almost copied and pasted from the one that was created for dan] then I could just about stomach his post. but to try and score points off Dan and his fans for showing initiative[by making his post] is just plain wrong after creating a facebook page himself.
Oh If only you had said that at the start, instead of having a 'pop' at me ..
Well said and now i'm going to bed ...
Oh by the way Mere, I know you cant see me .. BUT do I look as If I care ??
1) if its going to be voted on then each tp'er should do what they can to get votes, they owe it to those they have been chosen above to try and win the thing and not waste an opportunity
2) In fairness to Sparce i think his comment is more directed at the fact that the way a winner will be chosen is more a popularity contest than ability thing, the facebook comment i think just highlights that this is now down to how you rub shoulders with the public so to speak and not based on ability
3) In fairness to Dan if you have mates you want them to vote, facebook is as good a way as any to get them to do it -...........I however have no friends........ this would not help me lol
Come on guys, can we have a cheerier outlook on this thread PLEASEEEEEEE lol
I do have lots of constructive criticism to offer but out of respect to the three players still involved, I think its better to keep it until the competition is over.
One comment I would make is that personally I am more inclined to vote for the two players who throughout the week have been playing in many different areas of sky poker rather than someone who is only seen occasionally on higher level cash tables and posts about his ventures on other sites.