at an Impasse Mr. National, but let's understand, you came at me - the solitaire coach.
Now for me, I have competed in leagues and have started leagues since I've been playing this game. I could be classified as "the kid who has all the marbles" but those marbles came as a tremendous investment. Chances are, I've given more to this game than 99.9% of the people who presently play this game, so I speak with great conviction and passion of my beliefs.
I think the solitaire coach and competition coach are no different. You're trying to make it seem like just because you play in a league, you're better than me??? It would be safe to say that some of the worst derilects are those who play in leagues. Some of the most unreliable coaches are those who play in leagues. Some of the biggest cheats are those who play in leagues. Some of the worst "slow to change for progress" coaches are in leagues.
And by that same token, some of the best people I have ever met are in leagues. Some of the most ethical people I know are in leagues. Some of the smartest people I know are in league. And some of my best friends in the game are in league.
You are no better than I! Your post wreaks of elitism? Do you not know they all look at us as idiots, as fools, as guys who have never grown up? Don't you know when they look at one guy playing someone else and the players run around in circles, that they think the same whether we play it in competition or in solitude?
I as a solitaire coach can make more progression in the hobby than your league or any league could make in 20 years!!! I've already done so. If your league or any league ever gets to play their games on the Internet, let it be understood that a "Solitaire Coach" introduced the game to the Internet!
I play the game for the fun, the competition, and the chance to discover new things. As my wife and I rode around today, on a Saturday, I remember 16 years of giving up my Saturday to guys who never supported my products or ideas but benefited from them and thought, "******** I feel good going it alone now". "I will never give to those again who don't support me", I thought to myself! But I never thought of it as "taking my ball home".
Yeah I like competition play because I like the intellectual stimulation but I prefer solitaire and the understanding that I can depend on myself to play my games on time and when I want to. At this time in my life, I have no time for unreliability, unethical behavior, lack of hospitality, and so many other things that go in when dealing with others. I soon as rather take my ball home and not deal with it.
These types of arguments are so like many other arguments I had in the past on many subjects. You may not realize it, but every day you get a day older, you are growing closer to playing alone or not at all. It's a natural progression when you do not feel much interest in hanging around others.
I was fortunate that I had the best of both worlds and trust me National, I am definitely finding I have more fun and can do what I want in a world of solitude.
Now Mozeek is my 'Boy and I know he's laughing all the way to the bank on this one! Don't read too much into his statements. He tells you he's beatin' that dead horse to stir the pot!
I am not sure but he probably put the "popcorn" avatar up there too???
But again Corey, I could compete in any way, solitaire or competition league but I would be no better than anyone else in this game. I definitely would be respectful of those who play solitaire too because they add great contributions to the game just like league guys. I say this as a solitaire coach who take pride in all the things I have given to the game.
Reg