TheRx Rocks...

THE SHRINK · Jun 20, 2005

After having 24 hours to digest all of this, I believe that many of you are underestimating all of the mods that work their asses off to make this place so great...

I have never worked with a stronger group of moderators in my life, as the ones who are still here...

Also, many posters have formed close ties with others, so that losing two out of thousands of contributors (and we aren't really gone) is really not the end of the world...

As you can see, I am still posting here as I released an NBA play in the APPROPRIATE forum last night...

Lastly, the OWNERS of this site are wonderful people, and I appreciate having worked for them...

Despite what some say, we parted on good terms..

I will always be a part of this site if I am allowed to participate...

Thanks everyone for putting up wth me, as I have made lots of mistakes along the way, yet many have forgiven me...

THE SHRINK

Fishhead · Jun 20, 2005

Thanks Kenny..........and don't be a stranger in these here parts partner.

Best wishes in any and all new ventures that you may pursue in the future.

Your friend,
-Jeff-

ps- Nice call last night on the Spurs!

:money8:

HacheMan · Jun 20, 2005

Good luck, and of course, look forward to hearing from you in the future........ :103631605

royalfan · Jun 20, 2005

THE SHRINK said:
After having 24 hours to digest all of this, I believe that many of you are underestimating all of the mods that work their asses off to make this place so great...

I have never worked with a stronger group of moderators in my life, as the ones who are still here...

Also, many posters have formed close ties with others, so that losing two out of thousands of contributors (and we aren't really gone) is really not the end of the world...

As you can see, I am still posting here as I released an NBA play in the APPROPRIATE forum last night...

Lastly, the OWNERS of this site are wonderful people, and I appreciate having worked for them...

Despite what some say, we parted on good terms..

I will always be a part of this site if I am allowed to participate...

Thanks everyone for putting up wth me, as I have made lots of mistakes along the way, yet many have forgiven me...

THE SHRINK

Hopefully you aren't allowed to participate, unless you can post something that shows you didn't stab these owners in the back.

Fishhead · Jun 20, 2005

royalfan said:
Hopefully you aren't allowed to participate, unless you can post something that shows you didn't stab these owners in the back.

Royal- It appears with this thread, he just proved such.

-Fish-

royalfan · Jun 20, 2005

Maybe Marty ought to get on here and say they left on good terms. You know how to get a holf of him Fish. Then many could actually believe it.

CAPNCRUNCH · Jun 20, 2005

Good luck to both sites , the Rx and Ken and Pete's new venture also! There is plenty of room in this world for competition. Look at McDonald's and Burger King! The more the merrier, I say!

arty:

vegasisstilldead · Jun 20, 2005

I don't understand all the bashing. Shrink is free to open any business he wants.Its called capitalism and this is still america isn't it? He's the one taking the risk as im sure there was a monetary investment on his part to get it started.
Accrording to this logic if a deli owner for example sells his business he can never open or buy another one???Does that make sense??? :icon_conf

Lawrence · Jun 20, 2005

vegasisstilldead said:
I don't understand all the bashing. Shrink is free to open any business he wants.Its called capitalism and this is still america isn't it? He's the one taking the risk as im sure there was a monetary investment on his part to get it started.
Accrording to this logic if a deli owner for example sells his business he can never open or buy another one???Does that make sense???

that's an excellent analogy...

sherman · Jun 20, 2005

vegasisstilldead said:
I don't understand all the bashing. Shrink is free to open any business he wants.Its called capitalism and this is still america isn't it? He's the one taking the risk as im sure there was a monetary investment on his part to get it started.
Accrording to this logic if a deli owner for example sells his business he can never open or buy another one???Does that make sense???

well said....

royalfan · Jun 20, 2005

Learning a lot about the ethical side of a lot of folks the last two days. Pretty non existent.

CAPNCRUNCH · Jun 20, 2005

royalfan said:
Learning a lot about the ethical side of a lot of folks the last two days. Pretty non existent.

You are so right Royalfan! We are all morally and ethically bankrupt! We are human and imperfect! As opposed to you-PERFECT!

royalfan · Jun 20, 2005

CAPN CRUNCH said:
You are so right Royalfan! We are all morally and ethically bankrupt! We are human and imperfect! As opposed to you-PERFECT!

Not perfect, but tremendously ethical. Wish there were more like Mr. Parsons around.

ClipJoint · Jun 20, 2005

vegasisstilldead said:
I don't understand all the bashing. Shrink is free to open any business he wants.Its called capitalism and this is still america isn't it? He's the one taking the risk as im sure there was a monetary investment on his part to get it started.
Accrording to this logic if a deli owner for example sells his business he can never open or buy another one???Does that make sense???

The bashing is crazy. So basically, anytime anyone has a successful business, they must retire or leave the industry in which they were successful? I am lost.

I sold a couple of gyms to Bally's and had a 2 year non compete...but you'd better believe THE DAY that was up, I had 3 new ones ready to open. Is that really unethical?

Anytime a new owner purchases something like this, they understand that when the non compete clause is up, any good business person will start another venture and it will likely be in direct competition because this is the industry they know and where they make money. The past 2 years I am sure the new owners have made a great deal of money off the "house that Shrink built". The fact that he gave them 2 years without leaving and helping maintain this site speaks volumes of his character.

Best of luck to you Shrink (and General). It seems to me that not all people are in touch with the business side of things. I can't comprehend how anyone could question the ethics of this decision...especially without knowing what was said between Shrink and the owners not only when he sold, but also when he decided to open his new site.

CAPNCRUNCH · Jun 20, 2005

Clip Joint said:
The bashing is crazy. So basically, anytime anyone has a successful business, they must retire or leave the industry in which they were successful? I am lost.

I sold a couple of gyms to Bally's and had a 2 year non compete...but you'd better believe THE DAY that was up, I had 3 new ones ready to open. Is that really unethical?

Anytime a new owner purchases something like this, they understand that when the non compete clause is up, any good business person will start another venture and it will likely be in direct competition because this is the industry they know and where they make money. The past 2 years I am sure the new owners have made a great deal of money off the "house that Shrink built". The fact that he gave them 2 years without leaving and helping maintain this site speaks volumes of his character.

Best of luck to you Shrink (and General). It seems to me that not all people are in touch with the business side of things. I can't comprehend how anyone could question the ethics of this decision...especially without knowing what was said between Shrink and the owners not only when he sold, but also when he decided to open his new site.

AMEN Clip!!!!!!!!!!:toast:

royalfan · Jun 20, 2005

It sounds very fishy to me. That is why we need both sides to come in here and say they ended on good terms on the outside chance that happened. Perhaps it was handled ethically but I don't think so at this point.

Tico · Jun 20, 2005

Let's not forget that the RX community is greater than just two posters... Although I esteem General and Shrink dearly, I personally don't come here to post just because they are/were reading... I do it to share with the entire community. I trust the remaining staff will step up and help if ever I should require assistance.

I for one will remain a loyal reader of the RX, as well of Gambling911, and MajorWager, SBR, etc, etc. THERX will continue to grow, as the industry continues to grow. In my opinion, things are looking very bright for the sports betting industry! :103631605

TheGeneral+ · Jun 20, 2005

In my opinion, things are looking very bright for the sports betting industry!

I am strongly leaning to this opinion whole-heartedly.

All the best Tico.

THE SHRINK · Jun 20, 2005

royalfan,

It has been the policy of ownership NOT to post. If you don't believe this ended amicably, then that is your call to make. I can assure you it did and had it not, do you REALLY think I would still be allowed to post here?

Geeze...

The spins are unreal....

P.S.

See Ya'll at the bash too...

arty:

THE SHRINK

Dante · Jun 20, 2005

Tico said:
Let's not forget that the RX community is greater than just two posters... Although I esteem General and Shrink dearly, I personally don't come here to post just because they are/were reading... I do it to share with the entire community. I trust the remaining staff will step up and help if ever I should require assistance.

I for one will remain a loyal reader of the RX, as well of Gambling911, and MajorWager, SBR, etc, etc. THERX will continue to grow, as the industry continues to grow. In my opinion, things are looking very bright for the sports betting industry!

TICO..great post and 100% correct