News flash, membership has been declining for 25 years so if they want more money, maybe they should worry a little more about member acquisition/retention and a little less about professional tours, tournaments, and The Core.

Blah, blah, blah..... I get it, you are upset about the way USBC recruits.

But this thread is pertaining to this particular membership level.  What are your opinions of "The Core"?

I think you should be angry that someone spent time and money to create/market this stupid program. #notasuperfan

Overall, I think you're over the top with your vendetta against the USBC, but I have to admit this Core promotion boarders on 'shake your head' stupidity. Still, bowlers aren't known to be the sharpest tools in the shed. Maybe the USBC did the math and determined this could be profitable. Time will tell.

From how I read it, it's OPTIONAL.

Don't like it, don't buy it. It's a really simple concept.


Kind of like me with those stupid-a$$ Burger King Chicken Fries. What the hell are those? But instead of complaining, I just don't buy them.

The difference here is you did buy it...your membership dollars put this program together. Basically charging you for stuff paid for by your membership dollars is a pretty good scam.

 Exactly.

 

So I guess you like seeing your membership dollars put into programs like The Core. Keep supporting the people ruining bowling...it's noble work you're doing.

Kind of like me with those stupid-a$$ Burger King Chicken Fries. What the hell are those? But instead of complaining, I just don't buy them.

They're delicious, that's what they are.

Sorry, but the yearly fees aren't paying for much. Just don't buy it if it's such a big deal. Or continue to bitch about it, which ever suits you.

 
Bingo......
 
For my pittance yearly fee, I get access to a searchable national average database. On top of that, my league prize funds are protected. These two items by themselves are more than worth the price of admission. Add to that multiple USBC run tournaments that I take advantage of, and you have one heck of a bargain.
 
There really isn't much to complain about.

Quote from: milorafferty on October 26, 2016, 09:17:15 PM

Bowling seems just fine to me. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

i think the pros bowling for less money than the 1970's and all the bowling proprietors that have closed their doors over the last three decades might have a different opinion. But who knows, maybe you're right lol.

USBC is responsible for professional bowling and individual bowling alleys? Please, at least make a reasonable argument when you whine.