Now we have a few OnePocket.org members posting on AzBilliards, some of whom are posting under a different forum name, attacking Keith behind the protection of their computer monitors. I noticed a distinct similarity of writing styles of a member here in a thread about CJ v. Keith on AzBilliards. He calls himself "Old Nine Baller" on AzBilliards, but his writing style is very similar, almost identical in fact, to someone here. I'm sure it's him.
"One Nine Baller" is going out of his way to call Keith a drunk, can't play no more, nobody cares, et cetera, et cetera. Why do people get their jollies doing this? I just don't get it. I have seen him post mean-spirited things on this forum about others. Well, now he is posting on AzBilliards over and over and over again about Keith, ragging on him. Keith hasn't done anything to him or anybody else to warrant this.
With that said, I am not fearful of "One Nine Baller." I kind of feel sorry for anyone who has to post anonymously about others. It reveals, in my opinion, that they are insecure about their own lives; thus, the reason they go on forums and write mean-spirited things about others anonymously. It gives them a feel-good rush that they can demean others, making themselves feel more important, I guess.
Pool forums should be a place where we pool enthusiasts can network and have fun. I personally was recently verbally attacked viciously by a member on AzBilliards forum because I write Keith's words on AzBilliards. Keith has limited typing skills. I am a court reporter. That's what I do, is put people's words verbatim into print. It comes quite naturally to me. This member was insensed about me doing so and cursed me out with vulgarity, using words I hadn't heard in many years, on another forum. Somebody sent me the words he wrote about me, and I kind of wish they had not. Now I am in fear for my safety. I think this person is mentally unbalanced and may be dangerous. Why would me typing words out of Keith's mouth on a pool forum cause somebody such anger? I just don't understand.
I have to call Greg Sullivan later today. He was very kind and generous to Keith, gifting him with a very attractive offer if he could make to the DCC this year. I was actually contemplating going for a few days, for Keith's sake, wondering how I would handle my job and what we would do with our 2-year-old dog, who goes everywhere with us. After reading the words of that AzB-er, who I believe may be suffering from a bipolar disorder or mental illness, I am fearful for my safety and well-being. I am not sure what these anonymous people are capable of if they can have so much hatred against another on a pool forum. It doesn't make sense to me.
Some believe the Internet is all fun and games and should not be taken seriously. I'm not sure I agree with this. I think some people are just unpredictable, and I need to distance myself from them if they possess so much hatred and anger towards me and/or mine, all because we write on pool forums.
One thing for sure, pool isn't worth all this fear and hurt. I refuse to put myself in a place where I have to be afraid for my safety. I do not like or approve of having to carry a gun, but if I went to the DCC, after reading the words of a few anonymous members in recent days, I'd be packing. That's the only way I'd go. Who needs this in their life? Not me.
Of course, if I was carrying a gun at a pool event or anywhere, nobody would ever know about it. I sure as heck wouldn't publish it, like I am on this thread. Needless to say, I won't be going to a pool event for a long, long time. I don't like guns, even though I own one for protection. I don't ever want to put myself in a place where I feel I have to carry a gun. I'm 60 years old. I just want to live happily ever after with joy in my life. I choose joy over fear and anger.