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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: 9andaWiggle on August 27, 2004, 05:23:59 AM

Title: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: 9andaWiggle on August 27, 2004, 05:23:59 AM
To all of you who cruize these forums, yet never post, I would like you to do something for me. Please create an I.D., log on and let me know why you are a lurker and have not posted before. You can include likes and dislikes about the site, and mention areas that could be improved. Please, let us know what you think! We'd like to have you join in on the forums and share your ideas!

Don't forget to tell us which bowling ball is your favorite!

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9~

Keep your balls on the lane and your mind in the gutter!
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 27, 2004, 01:34:03 PM
You're just trying to find a majority to get me, HB, BK, bob and "the others" of our illustrious post banned, aren't you!!
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-Andy
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: 9andaWiggle on August 27, 2004, 01:41:55 PM
LOL AK.  No, you'll get yourself banned faster than I could do it!  Please, stick to the topic and at least post your favorite bowling ball! LOL.

Mine is the Columbia Scout Urethane.
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9~

Keep your balls on the lane and your mind in the gutter!
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 27, 2004, 01:57:28 PM
quote:
I was a lurker, till a little while ago....umm  I like the Fryday posts, and posts by Charlest, my flavorite ball is my clear plastic skull ball!
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You can call me Gepetto.

Alien Lefty<~~~~~~~This guy lika da pie!

O_O

Clear plastic skull ball?..................hmm.

Anyways, my favorite ball is my diesel particle.  Might change once i get the FAZ though.
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-Andy
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: 9andaWiggle on August 27, 2004, 02:06:22 PM
You are right (as usual) Sawbones.  I was just trying to entice a few to join in and share some fresh opinions.

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9~

Keep your balls on the lane and your mind in the gutter!

Edited on 8/27/2004 2:01 PM
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: Ragnar on August 27, 2004, 02:30:14 PM
I have clear proof that 'Bones has been wrong.  He produced a left-handed offspring, and that just ain't right.
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Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: Pinbuster on August 27, 2004, 02:48:18 PM
Favorite ball. AMF Magic Line Perfect Circle
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: Summer_68 on August 27, 2004, 03:09:02 PM
quote:
Instead of just "your favorite ball", how about if you could only use 1 ball (& only that ball) for an entire year (league & tourny's). All strike shots, all spare shots, and all kinds of oil patterns... one ball.

What ball would you take?


I'd have to go urethane. Original black hammer w/ about a 1500 grit matte surface.
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"I rest, I rust"
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: tenpinspro on August 27, 2004, 03:16:25 PM
quote:
Favorite ball. AMF Magic Line Perfect Circle  


The red or blue line?...

Fav Ball - Dick Weber 5 Star (unfilled)
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: MSC2471 on August 27, 2004, 03:38:35 PM
I started posting once I registered last November- and my favorite ball of all time was my urethane Blue Hammer. Shot so many wonderful games and series with it in the early to mid 90's.

My favorite ball now would be my Eraser Pearl Particle, but that's always subject to change.

Matt
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: deester69 on August 27, 2004, 03:52:09 PM
I used to lurk.  In fact, I had registered (so I could see the profiles) months before I ever drank enough Jamesons to post.
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: SHEET on August 27, 2004, 03:57:31 PM
Hi my name is SHEET and I use to be a lurker.

Fav. ball

ROTOGRIP Silver Streak.
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WHAT YOU'RE LEARNING I'M TRYING TO FORGET.
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: DukeHarding on August 27, 2004, 04:35:23 PM
9andaWiggle,

Likes:

1. Some pretty knowledgeable drillers and reps.

2. Some surprisingly knowledgeable younger (teens) bowlers.

3. People are pretty civil towards each other.

4. Moderators...big thumbs up.

Dislikes:

1. Lefty, wrongsider, BS. No specifics, it's pretty sophomoric, and degrading.

2. Ball reviews section is basically useless.

I think a simple form should be utilized. Reviewer would HAVE to fill in BEFORE drilling: pin position, top weight, coverstock finish and ball weight; AFTER drilling: pin position, end top weight, layout. Bowler would HAVE to supply PAP, RPM / revs, approx. ball speed. Link to a piece of video would be great. Most the info could be given to the bowler by the pro shop.


I have a link in my profile...Please let me know if it works.

Thanks,


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You're only as good as your last shot. -- Duke Harding
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: bean on August 27, 2004, 05:21:06 PM
Yeah, Im a lurker.  I posted a bit a couple years ago, but I just read and soaked up information after that.  Posted a couple the past week or so too...

I think...  that this place is in some serious need of organization and moderation.  However, I don't think anonymous mods are the way to go.  Just my opinion though.

I also like the insane amount of knowledge some people on this forum posess, in terms of technique, drilling, history, or whatever!  Makes for great reading a lot of information.

I don't read the reviews themselves very often, because I don't change equipment often.  Im content with what I have.

Fav ball: Green Gargoyle
Runner(s) Up: Combat Zone, Sage Quantum

Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: nd300 on August 27, 2004, 05:57:12 PM
I agree witht he earlier post that there are many more knowledgeable people than I so I am another who reads and enjoys the things I've learned here.
 I haveand will continue to post on occasion, and also reply when I feel that what I have to say adds to the thread or answers the question put forth by the asking party.
 Other than that ,what I have to day usually gets said by another poster so why repeat???

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Chris
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: 9andaWiggle on August 27, 2004, 06:48:40 PM
For the lurkers that have replied - thanks for posting and welcome (although some of you might have been around here longer than me).  I understand about many having more knowledge, and in a lot of instances, I will let those with more experience speak.  However, on the posts that are open to different opinions, I like to share my thoughts.  Don't be afraid to ask questions or bring up new and interesting topics - that's the part I like best.

I agree with dark ember, we do need some more organization and moderation to help keep the board interesting.  I think (hope) the new moderators will be a great help towards achieving this goal.


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9~

Keep your balls on the lane and your mind in the gutter!
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: Berreez on August 27, 2004, 10:47:08 PM
I only lurk through the summer. To much time spent on the golf course.

Favorite ball: The one I'm scoring well with. No, seriously.
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: oracle3410 on August 29, 2004, 02:12:08 PM
i used to post here a good bit, but left after asking for advice, getting some advice, asking some questions about the advice, and getting ripped apart for being ungrateful and cocky.
Title: Re: Lurkers! Please read this!
Post by: 9andaWiggle on August 29, 2004, 02:26:52 PM
oracle - unfortunately some people are like that... we do have an ignore button so if someone acts that way to you, you won't have to see their posts any more.  There are a lot of good, informed people on here who are patient and helpful and realize that everyone does not already know everything.  I would urge you to remain active on these boards, and maybe just avoid/ignore those who are less than pleasant to deal with.


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9~

Keep your balls on the lane and your mind in the gutter!