Originally posted by Red Ring Inflictor
I tried to say this in a nice way before but let me be straighter: This is bull**** and I would bet my car (don't have a house) that Laurent does not in any way apply pressure or pull strings on behalf of Tontons and I doubt that he ever has. I've been acquainted with him since the mid-nineties in various settings and, although he has sometimes questioned officials about certain decisions and sometimes expressed disagreement, he never has to my knowledge ever tried to manipulate things with his powerful and influential position in paintball. He is, as I said, dead set against such behavior.
Unfortunately I have seen examples of manipulation on the part of a few other prominent personalities, promoters and others. That is why we really need truly independent and untouchable officiating organizations and Laurent, more than any other top name in the business, is pushing for such an organization. He knows that is the next major thing needed to make this into a sport, before we get on TV.
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My point wasn,t laurent influences decisions with intent
what i was pointing towards was how much influence he has on european ball and maybe this accounts 4 the fact ton tons can maybe push the the bracket a little futher than they should maybe the guys on ton tons roster use him to squeeze the rules
thats what i was getting at never 4 a second was i pointing the finger at any one person 4 their behavior at campaign this weekend
Believe me, Tontons would laugh a vicious laugh if they heard any suggestion that they get special treatment...unless it is negative special treatment being discussed.
