Unless I'm mistaken, the Links at Shirley school in Long Island, NY
was comprised of almost, if not all, GEA'rs. So posting there must be doing some good.
I was the one who initiated it(something I'm still proud of) from reading about Brian's results after visiting Ted on GEA. I think most of us were from GEA.
As far as George, I believe he fears for his livelihood. The others are just trollers. You learn to ignore them.
OK, here comes a confession: I thought you guys were a bunch of kooks three or four months ago. You all spoke in gibberish and were adamant to a point of insanity. I read posts by TGM people all over the place and they all seemed the same at first -- you're all a bunch of loons.
Then I read some more. And more. I always kept my mind open, even though I thought you guys were a bunch of nuts. Then I figured out that perhaps the only reason I thought TGM folks were looney was because of the language barrier they were creating. Homer created a language and definition base for golf instructors, but the rest of the world didn't learn this. To me, it is the job and the duty perhaps, of every TGM AI or devotee to explain the definitions to the general public. Better yet, just talk plain. Remove the barrier altogether.
See, now I don't think all TGM guys are nuts -- I have a working translator, which gets better every day. It's what I'm known for and how I am wired. It made me a good reporter and makes me a much better teacher. So maybe we should look at ourselves as well.
On the other hand, there are a few guys over at GEA who will always be the rear-end of a mule. Hibbard is one to me. I've seen his stuff on the Internet for years, and he always ends up wearing out his welcome. You should see of the posts on the old Google groups. I actually like to wind him and those other guys up and watch them spin I don't post as Vandal over there, either.
Edit: I just went through the majority of that thread and it appears that Yodasolo is banned for life. I have no idea what happened over there, but I do know the George Hibbard is a fool.
I am EXACTLY in the same boat as another poster- for me as well, GEA came first, and thanks to Duke Nasty's post, I started to become curious about this "TGM-Yoda" stuff. My God, like the other poster, I TOO bought GH's book, and also scrapped it after reading it. Our similarities are uncanny. Anyhoo, my point is: no GEA = no TGM (for me, and probably many others). Ted should keep right on posting, and have fun with the detractors. And for us sideline dwellers, what is better than a dust-up between our very own "Sultan of Swat" and the "Sultan of Senility" anyway? I mean, at the very least, it's great theater, and people with any common sense can judge Ted/Yoda/TGM's merits on their own. I say post like hell on the GEA, CStanford and IMPERFECTIMPACT notwithstanding.
I am EXACTLY in the same boat as another poster- for me as well, GEA came first, and thanks to Duke Nasty's post, I started to become curious about this "TGM-Yoda" stuff. My God, like the other poster, I TOO bought GH's book, and also scrapped it after reading it. Our similarities are uncanny. Anyhoo, my point is: no GEA = no TGM (for me, and probably many others). Ted should keep right on posting, and have fun with the detractors. And for us sideline dwellers, what is better than a dust-up between our very own "Sultan of Swat" and the "Sultan of Senility" anyway? I mean, at the very least, it's great theater, and people with any common sense can judge Ted/Yoda/TGM's merits on their own. I say post like hell on the GEA, CStanford and IMPERFECTIMPACT notwithstanding.
I agree, Ted should keep on posting there(but of course, that's his decision). He is a well of knowledge. But, I just feel like smackin' somebody when the trolls start the personal attacks.
Hibbard is a sponsor... that explains why Derek allowed all the baiting by George. It also explains why the old windbag will be allowed to say pretty much whatever he wants. I've put GH on ignore... his posts are too lengthy and never say anything (sounds like a book I read by him also). But I still doubt I'll go back there. It is a waste of my time and I just can't see the reason.......
I agree, Ted should keep on posting there(but of course, that's his decision). He is a well of knowledge. But, I just feel like smackin' somebody when the trolls start the personal attacks.
In order to meet a BLACKJACKNY or GLFNVEG, I'd put up with 10,000 flamers. It's something that's worth all the trouble. We had a great group of guys in NY, and all the posting was well worth making these new friends.
P.S. I have to admit that the personal attacks are a little entertaining. I think I posted this before, but it's like the lame antelope that runs across the field in front of the lion. Each time one of them levels a personal attack, I just lick my eyebrows.
In order to meet a BLACKJACKNY or GLFNVEG, I'd put up with 10,000 flamers. It's something that's worth all the trouble. We had a great group of guys in NY, and all the posting was well worth making these new friends.
P.S. I have to admit that the personal attacks are a little entertaining. I think I posted this before, but it's like the lame antelope that runs across the field in front of the lion. Each time one of them levels a personal attack, I just lick my eyebrows.
I'm sure it was our honor, Ted.
And as far as your P.S., there's a joke in there, but I'll be nice and not type it
I hope that the experts here continue to post on GEA. I first heard of TGM via GEA and FGI.com (which I never visit any more). Others will learn of TGM in the same way. Think of GEA as a pool of potential TGM advocates and ignore the baiters, as we all must on any internet forum.
Having stated this, it *is* a turn-off to the uninitiated when overly technical terms and numerical references are used on a non-TGM forum. I know, because I was turned off for a year. What brought me to TGM more than anything were the simplified explanations by Yoda Solo and the glowing reviews of the camp on Long Island. Speaking of Yoda Solo, may I know your handle on this forum? I wish to thank you for your contribution to my learning.
I don't post as Vandal over there, either.
I think I posted this before, but it's like the lame antelope that runs across the field in front of the lion. Each time one of them levels a personal attack, I just lick my eyebrows.
Hybrid Mode
