Been away... just got back... wow... nice to know that I can still rattle the odd cage here and there... as dear ol' pop used to say... it's when they stop talking about you that you need to worry 
I see the world according to Pete Robinson hasn't changed at all... and I see you're still making claims on my behalf Pete. Very thoughtful of you, saves me the hard work of doing it myself.
I've not read through the thread yet... I'll save that particular pleasure for later, but I'm pretty sure that someone will be claiming that I said this or that and accrediting me with an assortment of anti-PGI statements... the usual run-o-the-mill stuff that I have allegedly come out with over the years.... and I'm posting on here "all the time"? when would that "all the time" be exactly?
The "saviour" of paintball though? Now that's really cool. I like that one so much I might actually start using it... maybe get a few T-shirts printed up or something... do I need to give commission on that or some kind of royalty payment?
But Pete, c'mon... seriously... I may not idolise you the way you'd like everyone to or scatter rose petals at your feet, but I do actually still credit you with a level of intelligence significantly above that of the average root vegetable... do you honestly believe that I don't listen to anyone else? Really? Because if you do believe that then I'm afraid you're in for a bit of a surprise me old china...
You could actually try talking to me yourself you know... quite a few people do from time to time. In fact as I recall our last conversation was quite civil and when I explained the concept of the PA you seemed quite amenable to the idea... or did I completely get the wrong end of the stick? Or is it that perhaps you're listening to a few other people just a bit too much these days and basing your judgements on somewhat "coloured" information?
It takes a brave man to base his judgments only on what he sees and hears second or third hand. Most people wouldn't do it for risk of looking foolish.
I actually couldn't give a flying one at a rolling do-nut whether you like me or not. Your opinion of me certainly doesn't keep me awake at night... but I do believe very strongly and passionately about what we're trying to do with the PA... and if people attack it... I'll defend it. I believe I have that right. But I certainly don't need to do that by attacking what someone else is doing. Maybe I should be though... seems to be the way things are generally done in the paintball world... what do you recommend?
Making assertions? What? That the PA is National? Well, last time I checked, by definition, it was.... That the team that won it was the best team taking part? Well that kind of speaks for itself... That we're trying to encourage more people to take up tournament paintball? So the pool of new players is bigger and top teams have a bigger pool to draw from... That we're trying to encourage teams to develop stable squads and start thinking in a more professional manner about how a successful team is run? I can't see what it is you're trying to knock down myself... or why you'd even want to. That's the bit I really don't get.
... and honestly, you really need to chill a little bit or you're going to bust a blood vessel or something.
All I've ever really said is "here's our sand-pit, if you want to come an play in you're welcome. If you don't then no big deal."
I will say one thing tho... and the Hatts and PA haters can argue this all they want, but it won't change the fact that the PA title, and divisional promotions, have been contested by some of the best and most dedicated players that the UK has to offer and to the guys who won it, it means a lot to them. So Pete, it's not me your slagging... it the boys and girls of UK paintball who've played their hearts out this season for something that matters to them even if not to you. It might pay to remember that sometime.
I see the world according to Pete Robinson hasn't changed at all... and I see you're still making claims on my behalf Pete. Very thoughtful of you, saves me the hard work of doing it myself.
I've not read through the thread yet... I'll save that particular pleasure for later, but I'm pretty sure that someone will be claiming that I said this or that and accrediting me with an assortment of anti-PGI statements... the usual run-o-the-mill stuff that I have allegedly come out with over the years.... and I'm posting on here "all the time"? when would that "all the time" be exactly?
The "saviour" of paintball though? Now that's really cool. I like that one so much I might actually start using it... maybe get a few T-shirts printed up or something... do I need to give commission on that or some kind of royalty payment?
But Pete, c'mon... seriously... I may not idolise you the way you'd like everyone to or scatter rose petals at your feet, but I do actually still credit you with a level of intelligence significantly above that of the average root vegetable... do you honestly believe that I don't listen to anyone else? Really? Because if you do believe that then I'm afraid you're in for a bit of a surprise me old china...
You could actually try talking to me yourself you know... quite a few people do from time to time. In fact as I recall our last conversation was quite civil and when I explained the concept of the PA you seemed quite amenable to the idea... or did I completely get the wrong end of the stick? Or is it that perhaps you're listening to a few other people just a bit too much these days and basing your judgements on somewhat "coloured" information?
It takes a brave man to base his judgments only on what he sees and hears second or third hand. Most people wouldn't do it for risk of looking foolish.
I actually couldn't give a flying one at a rolling do-nut whether you like me or not. Your opinion of me certainly doesn't keep me awake at night... but I do believe very strongly and passionately about what we're trying to do with the PA... and if people attack it... I'll defend it. I believe I have that right. But I certainly don't need to do that by attacking what someone else is doing. Maybe I should be though... seems to be the way things are generally done in the paintball world... what do you recommend?
Making assertions? What? That the PA is National? Well, last time I checked, by definition, it was.... That the team that won it was the best team taking part? Well that kind of speaks for itself... That we're trying to encourage more people to take up tournament paintball? So the pool of new players is bigger and top teams have a bigger pool to draw from... That we're trying to encourage teams to develop stable squads and start thinking in a more professional manner about how a successful team is run? I can't see what it is you're trying to knock down myself... or why you'd even want to. That's the bit I really don't get.
... and honestly, you really need to chill a little bit or you're going to bust a blood vessel or something.
All I've ever really said is "here's our sand-pit, if you want to come an play in you're welcome. If you don't then no big deal."
I will say one thing tho... and the Hatts and PA haters can argue this all they want, but it won't change the fact that the PA title, and divisional promotions, have been contested by some of the best and most dedicated players that the UK has to offer and to the guys who won it, it means a lot to them. So Pete, it's not me your slagging... it the boys and girls of UK paintball who've played their hearts out this season for something that matters to them even if not to you. It might pay to remember that sometime.
