Don't know you personally but have read a few things you post on here and I think like Tikay said, you just need to get some perspective on things. I'm sure you're a nice bloke but you moan about such trivial things, I work in a call centre and hear people moaning about similar things day in day out and there is really no need for it. The harsh truth is; get a grip, just chill and play some poker. Posted by Jameskr
I and many others witnessed the problems Sporny experienced in the DTD last week. Being well placed in two competions only to have the system crash and not allow actions to be made before the time out clock ran out. Was enough to tilt anyone. Myself on one hand had quads and lost to a pair because I could not call the river. Being told the problem was with my system doesn't help, when you see others having identical problems!
Sporny puts 100% into his game the forum and channel 865 to take this decision must be heart rendering for him.
So far as negativity goes if you read 99% of his posts you'll find they are humerous, helpful and positive.
It's a big shame he won't be at the next SPT because he's been through a lot and was looking forward to it big time!
Myself I hope he reconsiders because his comments made me laugh and enjoy playing poker!
You will be missed by us all and I hope you do come back as we will all miss you in the team.
I totaly agree we do this because we enjoy it and if your not having fun no point in playing but never say never. We all know the problem is as I have said many times before thats why we love and hate the game all at once and of course luck is there but luck like everythiing else in the game variance comes into the play.
Good luck with what you do but you may remember like a lot of us TV is boring! Thats why we all ended up here in the first place lol. (Apart from sky poker TV quality show)
Good Luck in what ever you decide Spornybol and thank you for all your hard work as Vice captain of TPT.
It pains me to say goodbye, but in all honesty you are probably making the right decision in the long term.
We all need time out to reflect on why we play this game sometimes and what may seem like a major issue right now, could well seem quite trivial once we have had our cooling off period.
The only reason we should be playing this complex game of poker is because we enjoy it and the moment that stops, we should stop.
I have long given in to the idea that I will cash in every MTT and just accept it for what it is to me "A Hobby", but don't get me wrong, I go into every game and give it 100% and even if I don't cash, at the very least, I expect to enjoy it. As soon as the enjoyment has gone it's time to take a break.
You are a likeable rogue Mr Spornybol, but I really hope you can take this time out to reflect and maybe come back with a different mind set and a different perspective of the game and online poker as a whole.
I truly believe, that the Staff at Sky Poker also give 100% into making our experience here an enjoyable one.
As paying customers and players, we may have made demands, we may have whinged, we may have inferred the odd insult or maybe more, but you only have to look at the developments over the last few years to realise.........They have listened to us, changes for the better have and continue to be made, it just takes a little longer than we want or expect it to sometimes, but it does happen.
They have the same goals as us in someway.........we all want the best online experience possible.
I know we can all have a moan about "Bad Beats" and online poker being "Fixed" but please ask yourself this....Why would it be fixed?......"Fixed" is not a business model that has any longevity or profitability because it needs to retain paying customers and to make a profit. If it were fixed it would have no sustainability in the market place.
So for now, I wish you all the best Spornybol and really hope you can come back in the near future with a clear mind and start enjoying the game you love once again.
we have both been on Sky for a while now and shared many a table, laugh, joke and bad beat. I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every moment, even the rants.
You like Dennis were an ever-present on the site, and it is sad to me to see players like you leave.
I'll wish you all the best for now mate, and hopefully see you back after a while.
Tikay on the live show Sunday you said, even though you never said alias that player posted in area 51 that he had 93 pocket 7s ( exaggeration ), i said 18 pocket 7s over 4/5 games and was not moan but observation and that i was not posting every hand as it would take half the day to copy and paste every one and my original question was not asked, what are the odds off 18 pocket 7s and not hitting, now this i can take.
This on the other hand different matter, yes i do wear my heart on my sleeve and i say what`s on my mind but this is another EXAGGERATION
Yes, he is a decent chap, yes, his heart is in the right place, but because of a trivillity like that, the Staff here have to be insulted by him every single day? Do we really need comments such as this?
Yes i have a moan about beats in area51 but i hope in a comical way, so i do not INSULT THE STAFF EVERY SINGLE DAY and do not wish to be portrayed in this way so please prove it.
Now onto different matter, thankyou all for the response i have stopped playing altogether, dohhh and sky was the site i played on, djblack love it brought a tear to my eye as well as made me laugh, pod1 can`t wait for photo.
Now contrary to believe that i left because off sync breaks for mtt`s it`s just not true that was just my last moan, i`m daft not stupid why would i leave because off that, ??
The reason i have left is health reasons, nothing serious as some know had a couple off opps last year so body needs the rest but also we all know the mental game off poker, so both body and so call brain needs rest.
As i`v stated i have have not self excluded myself i could be back in 6 weeks, 6months, a year who knows but you can still pm me if you wish as it will go to my Email and if you wish my Email address then pm me and i`ll send it.
I`ve popped in a couple things need to be said. Tikay on the live show Sunday you said, even though you never said alias that player posted in area 51 that he had 93 pocket 7s ( exaggeration ), i said 18 pocket 7s over 4/5 games and was not moan but observation and that i was not posting every hand as it would take half the day to copy and paste every one and my original question was not asked, what are the odds off 18 pocket 7s and not hitting, now this i can take. This on the other hand different matter, yes i do wear my heart on my sleeve and i say what`s on my mind but this is another EXAGGERATION Yes, he is a decent chap, yes, his heart is in the right place, but because of a trivillity like that, the Staff here have to be insulted by him every single day? Do we really need comments such as this? Yes i have a moan about beats in area51 but i hope in a comical way, so i do not INSULT THE STAFF EVERY SINGLE DAY and do not wish to be portrayed in this way so please prove it. Now onto different matter, thankyou all for the response i have stopped playing altogether, dohhh and sky was the site i played on, djblack love it brought a tear to my eye as well as made me laugh, pod1 can`t wait for photo. Now contrary to believe that i left because off sync breaks for mtt`s it`s just not true that was just my last moan, i`m daft not stupid why would i leave because off that, ?? The reason i have left is health reasons, nothing serious as some know had a couple off opps last year so body needs the rest but also we all know the mental game off poker, so both body and so call brain needs rest. As i`v stated i have have not self excluded myself i could be back in 6 weeks, 6months, a year who knows but you can still pm me if you wish as it will go to my Email and if you wish my Email address then pm me and i`ll send it. Again gl all on the tables Martin Posted by spornybol
Hi Sporny You seem to have picked a fight with TK and ended up in a ; he said this and you said that.? This is a fight you will never win and you know why.! Please kiss and make up we love you both, no need to take sides, everyone wants the Sky Family to stay together and be Friends and live happy ever after. If your Health problems are getting you down then we all understand and hope things improve for you. Really pleased you have not self excluded and can return anytime soon when you feel better. Mega Hugs Annie xxxx
In Response to Re: THEY THINK IT`S ALL OVER?? : Hi Sporny You seem to have picked a fight with TK and ended up in a ; he said this and you said that.? This is a fight you will never win and you know why.! Please kiss and make up we love you both, no need to take sides, everyone wants the Sky Family to stay together and be Friends and live happy ever after. If your Health problems are getting you down then we all understand and hope things improve for you. Really pleased you have not self excluded and can return anytime soon when you feel better. Mega Hugs Annie xxxx . Posted by logdon
Thank you, Annie, but I don't have any fight, or issues, with Martin, & when he returns, he'll be very welcome, & I'll be the first to welcome him back.
In Response to Re: THEY THINK IT`S ALL OVER?? : Thank you, Annie, but I don't have any fight, or issues, with Martin, & when he returns, he'll be very welcome, & I'll be the first to welcome him back. Posted by Tikay10
Same here Annie, just pointing out a certain point that is not true I have no qualms at all.
Thanks for clearing things up Sporny. If it's health reasons then that's fair enough (not that you have to justify the reasons) I'd just like to say thankyou for all you have done for TPT and for a few laughs along the way. You will be missed as a player and team mate and I hope you have good health in the future.
Is there a vice job going in TPT now then?? ☺ Take care spag bol....poker is not worth risking your health for. Hope you come back refreshed and some of the ongoing issues are sorted out by the time you do come back and play. Posted by MAXALLY
LOL , you open to offers m8? Unfortunately the transfer deadline has been and gone so there will probs be an internal promotion,
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felt harsh after I posted it, good luck but I'm sure a little break from poker will see you return soon.
Being well placed in two competions only to have the system crash and not allow actions to be made before the time out clock ran out. Was enough to tilt anyone. Myself on one hand had quads and lost to a pair because I could not call the river. Being told the problem was with my system doesn't help, when you see others having identical problems!
Sporny puts 100% into his game the forum and channel 865 to take this decision must be heart rendering for him.
So far as negativity goes if you read 99% of his posts you'll find they are humerous, helpful and positive.
It's a big shame he won't be at the next SPT because he's been through a lot and was looking forward to it big time!
Myself I hope he reconsiders because his comments made me laugh and enjoy playing poker!
I totaly agree we do this because we enjoy it and if your not having fun no point in playing but never say never. We all know the problem is as I have said many times before thats why we love and hate the game all at once and of course luck is there but luck like everythiing else in the game variance comes into the play.
Good luck with what you do but you may remember like a lot of us TV is boring! Thats why we all ended up here in the first place lol. (Apart from sky poker TV quality show)
It pains me to say goodbye, but in all honesty you are probably making the right decision in the long term.
We all need time out to reflect on why we play this game sometimes and what may seem like a major issue right now, could well seem quite trivial once we have had our cooling off period.
The only reason we should be playing this complex game of poker is because we enjoy it and the moment that stops, we should stop.
I have long given in to the idea that I will cash in every MTT and just accept it for what it is to me "A Hobby", but don't get me wrong, I go into every game and give it 100% and even if I don't cash, at the very least, I expect to enjoy it. As soon as the enjoyment has gone it's time to take a break.
You are a likeable rogue Mr Spornybol, but I really hope you can take this time out to reflect and maybe come back with a different mind set and a different perspective of the game and online poker as a whole.
I truly believe, that the Staff at Sky Poker also give 100% into making our experience here an enjoyable one.
As paying customers and players, we may have made demands, we may have whinged, we may have inferred the odd insult or maybe more, but you only have to look at the developments over the last few years to realise.........They have listened to us, changes for the better have and continue to be made, it just takes a little longer than we want or expect it to sometimes, but it does happen.
They have the same goals as us in someway.........we all want the best online experience possible.
I know we can all have a moan about "Bad Beats" and online poker being "Fixed" but please ask yourself this....Why would it be fixed?......"Fixed" is not a business model that has any longevity or profitability because it needs to retain paying customers and to make a profit. If it were fixed it would have no sustainability in the market place.
So for now, I wish you all the best Spornybol and really hope you can come back in the near future with a clear mind and start enjoying the game you love once again.
Take Care
Pokertrev (TPT Captain)
we have both been on Sky for a while now and shared many a table, laugh, joke and bad beat. I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every moment, even the rants.
You like Dennis were an ever-present on the site, and it is sad to me to see players like you leave.
I'll wish you all the best for now mate, and hopefully see you back after a while.
have a break and come back soon!!!!!!!!!!
You only caused the system to go into complete meldown tonight
as it didn't know who to deal all the bad beats to in your absence, lol.
Spornybol (The Terminator) "He'll be back".
You can't keep a good rant in, so post it and get it out your system.
Any problems then contact Customer Care.
I`ve popped in a couple things need to be said.
Tikay on the live show Sunday you said, even though you never said alias that player posted in area 51 that he had 93 pocket 7s ( exaggeration ), i said 18 pocket 7s over 4/5 games and was not moan but observation and that i was not posting every hand as it would take half the day to copy and paste every one and my original question was not asked, what are the odds off 18 pocket 7s and not hitting, now this i can take.
This on the other hand different matter, yes i do wear my heart on my sleeve and i say what`s on my mind but this is another EXAGGERATION
Yes, he is a decent chap, yes, his heart is in the right place, but because of a trivillity like that, the Staff here have to be insulted by him every single day? Do we really need comments such as this?
Yes i have a moan about beats in area51 but i hope in a comical way, so i do not INSULT THE STAFF EVERY SINGLE DAY and do not wish to be portrayed in this way so please prove it.
Now onto different matter, thankyou all for the response i have stopped playing altogether, dohhh and sky was the site i played on, djblack love it brought a tear to my eye as well as made me laugh, pod1 can`t wait for photo.
Now contrary to believe that i left because off sync breaks for mtt`s it`s just not true that was just my last moan, i`m daft not stupid why would i leave because off that, ??
The reason i have left is health reasons, nothing serious as some know had a couple off opps last year so body needs the rest but also we all know the mental game off poker, so both body and so call brain needs rest.
As i`v stated i have have not self excluded myself i could be back in 6 weeks, 6months, a year who knows but you can still pm me if you wish as it will go to my Email and if you wish my Email address then pm me and i`ll send it.
Again gl all on the tables
Martin
Maybe you can pop into Brighton SPT to say hello
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