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Multiple identities Coach...who could that be? Hmmm...



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what's the difference with what he did and what everyone else does promoting their showcases, tournaments, tryouts, etc? I agree it is somewhat annoying but I just figured this was a public forum and people can and are allowed to do that because it has been done in the past by many others.

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Originally posted by bystndr:
what's the difference with what he did and what everyone else does promoting their showcases, tournaments, tryouts, etc? I agree it is somewhat annoying but I just figured this was a public forum and people can and are allowed to do that because it has been done in the past by many others.

Bystandr, no, this isn't a free public site. Many people have to pay in order for this site to remain up and running. I know that you'll send MN Mom your donation now that you know this. The advertisers send in money BUT it isn't enough to cover. Had you read the many notices you'd realize that MN-Mom has needed help paying the bills for some time now. Our advertisers deserve to have people put forth the money in order to advertise as they do. You mention these showcases etc. If you'll also take the time to notice, they pay sponsors fees. If not, typically they have been contacted and have made a donation.

Typical also is the multiple identities. Deplorable at best.

Why we're getting stuff said, we have members in the Illinois Forum that not only have multiple identities, but have multiple, multiple identities. If I had to stoop that low, I'd have to realize that I'm not worth a ^%&^% at what I do since simple word of mouth on my abilities can't get it done. JMHO!

Why would anyone in the Illinois forum need multiple identities ??

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Originally posted by sulltiger24:
Why would anyone in the Illinois forum need multiple identities ??

To promote themselves. You'd be amazed if I posted some of these people's identities and then if you went back and read the conversations where they talk to themselves OR post as if they are a happy customer. In fact, you could find some threads where one person is talking and promoting themselves in 4 personalities. You might ask why or how it happens. Well to be honest, I can't read every post. However, when I start reading, some thing keep happening in multiple identities. For example, a grammer mistake or... and then I finally see it enought that we run an IP search and there you go. I'm hoping that a thread such as this will be a word to the wise. I'm not happy with these posters but I'd like for them to clean their own acts up. Of course, there is always the other options.

As you might know, I run a hitting business. Say I come on here and promote myself via this way. The general public doesn't know that they're getting a "cat in a sack" as my Dad always says. However, I'm betting that I won't have to stoop this low. Few do.

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Gosh Coach...now I'm feeling like a hangdog. You think it best I should flush these 'fore they cause anymore trouble?


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I do see some advertising on the side and top so I understand if you let those guys post when they are having showcases, etc. I did think though that was the norm since I do see alot of people posting about their showcases or how they need another player or team added to their tournament. I didn't see anything wrong with it because this is a good way to get people together and maybe there is a kid looking for a team and he see's a post on here from a team that is looking for a player. Or maybe a parent wasn't aware of a certain showcase or a tournament they wanted to enter. I figured the guy doing the speed camp was basically in the same boat as that. Didn't know he or anyone else was having conversations with themselves acting as if they were an interested party, that's pretty funny.

This is a good source of information for people on a number of topics, hope it's able to stay up and running.

coach b... just as an added note, this guy also pm'd me on several occasions advertising his service. also not cool.

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SPARKYMAN? Is he kinda' orange colored and hot? He's probably in there somewhere!




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Just to confirm and add to what CoachB25 said:

Often people don't realize that this is a privately owned, not-for-profit site. The owner (me) and the moderators (like CoachB25) do not get paid for their work running the site.

Our hosting costs are currently around $800 per month, because of the complex forum software involved in a site like this. When I first took over ownership of the site almost 3 years ago, I paid the expenses out of pocket for about 6 months (around $200/month at that time). But as we have grown, our sponsors, advertisers, and some very thoughtful members have chipped in to cover costs. So those banners you see at the top of the forum, and the smaller ads on the side, are keeping it free for members.

Posting notices about events falls into a gray area. I have always welcomed announcements about events that would interest our members. But I also hope that companies who post about their events AND charge money for them, would realize the economics of this site, and chip in to help pay expenses. To tell you the truth, that usually does not happen. I don't honestly remember when a company has donated without also having an ad spot or sponsor banner. (Except for Perfect Game, who has always preferred to just be a quiet donor, but I have insisted that they have a banner presence so that members have some idea of their generousity. I could not keep the bills for the site paid without PG's help.)

I think it's okay for credible organizations to post about baseball events that would benefit our members. But they should:

#1 Be honest when posting, indentifying themselves as the event host, not pretending to be an unbiased customer, etc.

#2 Consider donating to the site or becoming a paid advertiser if they are charging money for their events. (Donate)

CoachB25, thanks for taking the time to investigate that incident, and thank you for all you do!

Julie

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