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Old 05-05-2013, 03:13 PM
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I will agree with you that having different rules on horizontals is probably not optimal, but that said, you should only be angry at yourself for not knowing the rules, especially since you put your own money on the line. There was no hit to wagering integrity. Integrity is doing exactly what you say you will, which is the case here. You may not like the rule, which is fine, but don't get all moralistic after the fact when you didn't know what the rule was. That one is on you alone.
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Old 05-05-2013, 04:05 PM
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I will agree with you that having different rules on horizontals is probably not optimal, but that said, you should only be angry at yourself for not knowing the rules, especially since you put your own money on the line. There was no hit to wagering integrity. Integrity is doing exactly what you say you will, which is the case here. You may not like the rule, which is fine, but don't get all moralistic after the fact when you didn't know what the rule was. That one is on you alone.
He never said he didn't know the rules. Please read carefully.
He was just expressing his view.
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Old 05-05-2013, 05:12 PM
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He never said he didn't know the rules. Please read carefully.
He was just expressing his view.
Ok, but he did say he was in a huff after they were applied correctly. Does this make it different? I didn't know the rules is at least an honest if foolish answer. I knew the rules but don't agree they should be applied is something else entirely. I happen to agree with him that the rules should be uniform. However, this is not the appropriate way to set this argument, but sounds rather like sour grapes. It affected me, so now I'll be angry? And why should one way be preferred to another? Maybe all bets should consolations for late scratches for example. This is not, as he indicated, an integrity issue.
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Old 05-05-2013, 08:07 PM
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Ok, but he did say he was in a huff after they were applied correctly. Does this make it different? I didn't know the rules is at least an honest if foolish answer. I knew the rules but don't agree they should be applied is something else entirely. I happen to agree with him that the rules should be uniform. However, this is not the appropriate way to set this argument, but sounds rather like sour grapes. It affected me, so now I'll be angry? And why should one way be preferred to another? Maybe all bets should consolations for late scratches for example. This is not, as he indicated, an integrity issue.
How is it sour grapes when he profited either way? You seem to take offense to it for some odd reason. I suggest you start betting instead of preaching and pointing your fingers as a snob to others who actually do

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Old 05-05-2013, 08:10 PM
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How is it sour grapes when he profited either way? You seem to take offense to it for some odd reason. I suggest you start betting instead of preaching and pointing your fingers as a snob to others who actually do
Seriously?
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Old 05-05-2013, 09:09 PM
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Guess he doesn't like the rule either....or more like doesn't know them either. Ever notice how people constantly complain something isn't fair based alone on the fact it doesn't go the way they wanted it too? Frankly after Saturday I kind of wish I didn't bet so much. I'll get over it I'm sure. As for him, well.....
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Old 05-05-2013, 10:00 PM
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Guess he doesn't like the rule either....or more like doesn't know them either. Ever notice how people constantly complain something isn't fair based alone on the fact it doesn't go the way they wanted it too? Frankly after Saturday I kind of wish I didn't bet so much. I'll get over it I'm sure. As for him, well.....
You couldn't have misinterpreted my post any more. I completely benefitted by getting the post time favorite after POE scratched...

If for some reason Wise Dan didn't win, there would be massive blather about this. It's worth at least discussing the conso. v. post time fave.
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