blackcatsmith
Double Eagle Member
Nope, he taught me to speak carefully, and to think a bit. Your notion that because I recognize that Ricky speaks poorly, or that I can observe that not working hard at something isn't a path to success, somehow makes me a jerk, nicely makes the point. Would you argue that having two or three you knows in one sentence is good english? That it is entertaining to listen to? That there aren't disc golfers out there that can do better? You will notice that I quite easily recognize those areas where Ricky is superlative, playing and manners. That doesn't mean I have to feel that he speaks well. What's more, I know from personal experience that working hard, at anything, is the best path to success. Would you disagree with that?
You will also notice that I don't feel it necessary to call people names on line, even when I strongly disagree with them. It's okay to point out the short comings in their arguments, and even debate the point, butit is a weak argument to say, "you're a potzer!" It denotes a lack of information to support your point.
If I'm going to put myself in a postion, say speaking in public, I go in prepared. I take the time to have a feel for the issues, format, and topic at hand. I will even practice scenarios to build a "tool kit" of solutions to deal with things that might come up. The tool kit idea came from getting licenced as a soccer referee, they recommend it as a way to deal with combative players and coaches. That is a pathway to success.
If you agree to participate in a 90 minute discussion of a round of disc golf, and you don't prepare for it, you might just look bad. That isn't my fault, and it isn't doesn't make me a jerk for being able to realize that it sounds bad.
On a greater note, and more in line with this thread in general. Too many commentators want to get into the business of making videos on the sport, and are unwilling to make the time to do it well. There are exceptions, and they are good at what they do. For fun and hopefully to influence future attempts, many of us come to such areas with our observations and comments. If you put yourself in the public arena, you should expect that.
Last, if you want to see a player that is pretty good at such commentaries, try Nate Sexton. He's funny, not to self focused, and reasonably well spoken.
It was the outright mocking Rick with all the "you knows" that made you jerky.
