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How to Deal With Jealousy of a Rich and Popular Person

Originally posted by Pop Up Hitter dad:
However reporting the behavior that was broadcast on the internet is fair game. So without saying names I will be happy to share my thoughts on potential number one athletes.

I will answer to you I did in my pm, it wasn't just his behavior you mentioned, an article that had nothing to do with the weekend events and something about his religious values. You reported your personal feelings as well, without being their to watch, not just what occured in the game.

1. Its not the money that bothers me, its what it does to the player's personality. In some cases these young people are tainted by it.

Do you know these players personally to make judgement?

2. It gives others the false hope of making it big in sports. If they are playing baseball to make a living, its not going to happen to 99% of them. They would be better off reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad?. I advise this to many, it is a good book. And its not about being rich, but being able to retire at a decent age.

False hopes, this kid is going to get drafted and get some nice bucks, regardless if he ever sets foot on the ML field. BTW, who gives these kids false hopes, IMO, most of the time it comes from within the family. The first step in reality is the parents helping the player to be well grounded and focused, everything else is icing on the cake.

BTW, we've got some folks here whose kids have gotten some nice money signing when drafted, some pretty nice kids too, so don't judge only by what you see in one.

TPM, I see you put me in my place. I will do as Cleveland Dad asked and end this thread too.

TPM

Are you a Moderator?

TR, I wish I was but am not an old timer. I was wondering when you would pop up.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
TPM

Are you a Moderator?

Why are you asking that question sir?

PUHD,
I am sorry if you took it that way but I am not sure why you would pm everyone who responded to your topic who didn't agree with you, then come back and post again when CD closed the original topic.

TPM, I hit the send button by mistake before I was finished. I feel I need to defend myself on this post.

(Quote)I will answer to you I did in my pm, it wasn't just his behavior you mentioned, an article that had nothing to do with the weekend events and something about his religious values. You reported your personal feelings as well, without being their to watch, not just what occurred in the game.

The link I referred to mentioned he was religious and humble whether he is religious or not doesn't matter, it was the humble part. How he behaves in front of a journalist is for PR only. I'd like to see one go undercover as a ballplayer in the dugout.

(Quote) Do you know these players personally to make judgement?

I know what my son told me after having a few words with Mr. ****er. So I consider the source reliable.


2. It gives others the false hope of making it big in sports.

(Quote) False hopes, this kid is going to get drafted and get some nice bucks, regardless if he ever sets foot on the ML field. BTW, who gives these kids false hopes, IMO, most of the time it comes from within the family. The first step in reality is the parents helping the player to be well grounded and focused, everything else is icing on the cake.

Please note the word "others". I wasn't meaning this person but others who may think they have a chance, .i.e the non Blue Chippers. Everyone knows he is a future millionaire.

I used to get a laugh reading you and an unnamed poster argue back and forth. I see where they are coming from, you just aren't reading what is being said and taking things out of context or blowing them up. Now I see why they were so frustrated.

In respect to our gracious moderator, no more on this subject coming from me. He asked me to drop it and I will. You can of course PM me anytime.

Bottom line: Once you're in the public eye, by seeking attention, you ask for all the good and the bad that comes with stardom. If you can't deal with it, you go do something else.

Let us just say I am curious as to why you are talking about you closing threads as well as giving orders and ragging on posters

That is all--I think I as well as others have a right to know

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Originally posted by TRhit:
Let us just say I am curious as to why you are talking about you closing threads as well as giving orders and ragging on posters

That is all--I think I as well as others have a right to know

You are a piece of work, and a trouble maker.

PUHD,
I really know nothing about Harper other than what is written here. I really don't care, but as CD mentioned your post was not something we do here. I do beleive you are angry because Harper and your son had an altercation on the field.
I am sorry that you took exception to what I said and you are angry, I am entitled to my opinion , whether I am a moderator or not, has nothing to do with anything but I did not close your post, you need to take that up with the person who did.

TR, there are times that you really should consider just sitting there and appear a fool instead of removing your foot and removing all doubt.

TPM simply replied as a Poster and member on this board to PUHD's post as anyone is entitled to do. If PUHD felt that she "dressed him down", then that's his own feelings and/or opinion. As you always say, nothing wrong with a good debate on here. Don't be so hypocritical.

I believe ClevelandDad has already addressed this the appropriate way. TPM's position as a Moderator on here has absolutely nothing to do with anything.

Just another perfect example of you trying to stir up trouble on here yet again for no reason at all.

YGD

TPM and YGD


I asked a simple question

I do not need either of you reprimanding me because you think you can tell me what to do--

The fun of this site is to watch people like you who think I am the FOOL make fools of yourselves while you think are the superior ones

Who stirs up trouble is all in the eye of the beholder--as I say I asked a simple question--

Except it wasn't a genuine question. You already knew the answer. Your snide tone was evident.

Folks, please lets end this discussion. All its doing is stirring up discontent. Thank you all for your opinions.

Per PUHD's request and since this thread seems to be headed nowhere fast, I am going to go ahead and close it.

Thanks

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