[AzHousePro]

There is currently a thread here discussing the problem we have been having with our ad server. A number of well respected users indicated that they were having no problems because they used an ad blocker when they visited the site.

I don't think many hard core billiards fans really care whether an ad is pool related or not. Ads are annoying and people want to avoid them.

Mike

Originally Posted by n0risc

Ad blockers have come into play because of those intrusive and overwhelming advertisements on the free sites. They've fell into the pot of greed and let their sponsors dictate the business model more so than as respectful consideration to making a buck.

A site that caters towards billiards and technological themed advertising campaigns would not be so intrusive, I wouldn't think. We know the billiard industry contains those with a dose of "high intellectualism" more so than other hobbies. In my years observations, of course. Heck, I think I'm one of them.

[jimmyquinella]

I have a question from the consumer side if I may?

Let's say I want to watch your live match of "Keith Mcready VS Ronnie Allen - one handed jacked up one pocket race to 10 for a case of beer".
(Just an example of a match I would actually watch)

What exactly am I getting? PPV? HD? Ads? Buffering stream?

I guess I am looking for the pitch in simple terms explaining the product..


Thanks

[Goldy]

Originally Posted by "CaliRed".

Wow! You just lost all credibility with me, with that little nugget of wisdom.

I'm deeply saddened that you base my credibility on what I observe and watch. That is exactly the role of an individual that is selfish and ignorant.

Originally Posted by "CaliRed".

Anyone that associates themselves with him, after what he has said and wrote to people, tells me everything I would need to know, as far as doing any business with them.

Who said anything about associating with him? Just because I said he has one of the best open minds in the billiard industry, I'm exactly like him? I don't know him, I know of him.

Originally Posted by "CaliRed".

In plain English (which is non-existant here) it would be NONE.

Everybody else on what is AZB:
"A pool forum"

You on the same question:
It is a hyperlink on the world wide web consisting of hypertext markup language written to form a software package natively titled vbulletin, where the general populace congregate to form a entity that discuss billiard related topics.

Let me clarify for the first letter and last letter of the English alphabet. A and Z.

The last time I checked the slogan for AzBilliards is "The A to Z of Billiards and Pool", not 'A pool forum'. I believe everything stated in this thread surrounds if not falls into the emphasis of this forum.

Zach.

[kvinbrwr]

Originally Posted by n0risc

I'm deeply saddened that you base my credibility on what I observe and watch. That is exactly the role of an individual that is selfish and ignorant.



Who said anything about associating with him? Just because I said he has one of the best open minds in the billiard industry, I'm exactly like him? I don't know him, I know of him.



Let me clarify for the first letter and last letter of the English alphabet. A and Z.

The last time I checked the slogan for AzBilliards is "The A to Z of Billiards and Pool", not 'A pool forum'. I believe everything stated in this thread surrounds if not falls into the emphasis of this forum.

Zach.

Zach

Is this deal where you fight and insult and berate the major current providers of the content I would suppose you are looking to service part of your original business plan or is it just working out that way for you?

Thanks

Kevin

[dr9ball]

Zach may soon earn the coveted PocketPoint award for this thread.

[Gmanpoke]

Originally Posted by JCIN

In the interests of improving the product...what did you not like about the stream ?

Justin,

Did you think it was a good production?

[The Saw]

Originally Posted by n0risc

I'm deeply saddened that you base my credibility on what I observe and watch. That is exactly the role of an individual that is selfish and ignorant.



Who said anything about associating with him? Just because I said he has one of the best open minds in the billiard industry, I'm exactly like him? I don't know him, I know of him.



Let me clarify for the first letter and last letter of the English alphabet. A and Z.

The last time I checked the slogan for AzBilliards is "The A to Z of Billiards and Pool", not 'A pool forum'. I believe everything stated in this thread surrounds if not falls into the emphasis of this forum.

Zach.

Wow! Selfish and ignorant? Did you really say that? Maybe you haven't really sweated enough of Marty's Crackpipe Fireside Chat's to call someone like CaliRed "selfish and ignorant"... Remember last week when I gave an opinion on business associations? Well, Marty gives that guy break, ball in hand, and the 7 in "crazy".... A lot of people thought that guys like Jim Jones and Charles Manson had the best "open minds", how did that work out???

Have you noticed in the past 2-3 years how there has been a sizeable increase in the amount of pool matches and content on the internet? Well CaliRed has played a big role in getting it there. Maybe you don't realize that but I, among others, do and he gets nothing but respect from 99.9% of the posters on here. You're out of line talking to him like he's a chump.

You catch a lot more bee's with honey, remember that.....

[justadub]

"Selfish and ignorant"?

Have you checked out the thread where Calired shows the tribute that he put together for Grady Mathews? I trust you've heard of him....

Greg did that.

Selfish?

Ignorant?

Pot, meet kettle.

Sheesh.

Dude, you may very well have the cat's ass with your plans. I do not know, and have no reason to doubt that what you claim is possible. But I will tell you this....unless you change how you handle the public relations aspect of the business (i.e. how you interact with people, potential clients and potential customers) you could have the greatest thing EVER INVENTED and you still won't be able to sell it.

Take a breath. Step back. Listen to what some of the folks involved in this thread (very, very knowledgeable folks, with plenty of experience in this industry) are saying to you. And try to treat people like you would like to be treated.

Good luck, and I mean that sincerely.

[Goldy]

Originally Posted by jimmyquinella

I have a question from the consumer side if I may?

Let's say I want to watch your live match of "Keith Mcready VS Ronnie Allen - one handed jacked up one pocket race to 10 for a case of beer".
(Just an example of a match I would actually watch)

I would love to watch that, if it would ever appear. I'm a consumer myself.

We all will be in luck very soon! The B side of our venture is in the works currently that may catch a match extremely similar to that. Many great matches go unseen because there isn't anyone or anything there to record it. Let alone the time and expense to stream a 'one off' match like that.

By August we will have 2 billiard halls in Columbus, Ohio online focused on the popular tables where great matches commence. There will be a sign at these locations on or around the specific tables in which a number to call, or a text message to send which activate our server to record footage. (or at least signal a time stamp to retrieve the correct buffered video)

These cameras are relatively new to the market and their main purpose is for security surveillance in Casino's or where high detail imagery is crucial.

On OnSitePool.com we will be seeing much footage of one off matches, that likewise, no one would ever get to see or even fathom happening online.

This will reinforce the seriousness of our venture. Not only are we trying to organize the billiard streaming industry to be more profitable for streamers, but the overall contribution to the billiard industry will be bar none!

Originally Posted by jimmyquinella

What exactly am I getting? PPV? HD? Ads? Buffering stream?

There is no telling at this point how OnSitePool.com content will be reviewed. What environment or nature of the layout.

I can say this much. The only content that will be able to be viewed in HD for free would be all 1 time broadcasts of all major events. It depending on special circumstances occasional re-runs.

With tiers of membership for viewers to join the OnSitePool.com experience from every angle, memberships will be as cheap as $5.00 a month if paid for a whole year up front, or $7.95 monthly.

Thanks for your great questions.

Zach.

[JCIN]

Originally Posted by Gmanpoke

Justin,

Did you think it was a good production?

I think it is compared to the rest of whats out there and the resources I have at my disposal but what I think doesnt really matter. Thats why I asked you what you think because I can't fix what people do not like if I do not know what it is.

Perhaps if you would like to tell me what you didnt like I could work to address those concerns in the future.

[Goldy]

Originally Posted by dr9ball

Zach may soon earn the coveted PocketPoint award for this thread.

What do I get for that?

[The Saw]

Originally Posted by n0risc

What do I get for that?

Infamy.....

[Goldy]

Originally Posted by kvinbrwr

Zach, Is this deal where you fight and insult and berate the major current providers of the content I would suppose you are looking to service part of your original business plan or is it just working out that way for you? Thanks Kevin

I didn't have a choice Kevin. I used conservative words to convey my disappointment. It's nothing personal.

What I find bizarre when a positive thing is said about another individual, and that individual "is on the bad list", you immediately become an outcast.

I'm appalled by that analogy. Immaturity would have been an another conservative explanation.

Zach.

[JC]

Zach dude I think you may well be on to something here!

But alas I will never know because I tuned you out immediately based on the title of this thread.

Epic fail, right at the starting block.

Just shaking my head.

JC

[Goldy]

Originally Posted by The Saw

Wow! Selfish and ignorant? Did you really say that? Maybe you haven't really sweated enough of Marty's Crackpipe Fireside Chat's to call someone like CaliRed "selfish and ignorant"... Remember last week when I gave an opinion on business associations? Well, Marty gives that guy break, ball in hand, and the 7 in "crazy".... A lot of people thought that guys like Jim Jones and Charles Manson had the best "open minds", how did that work out???

I actually never heard of him.. Oops. As you can see I don't frequent AZB regularly w/ only 100 or so posts I'm a far cry from a veteran. And I've never came across his videos. I owe him an apology.

Well I don't want to increase the bulge ..

Originally Posted by The Saw

Have you noticed in the past 2-3 years how there has been a sizeable increase in the amount of pool matches and content on the internet? Well CaliRed has played a big role in getting it there. Maybe you don't realize that but I, among others, do and he gets nothing but respect from 99.9% of the posters on here. You're out of line talking to him like he's a chump.

I didn't mean too. I seriously had no idea. My Bad.

Originally Posted by The Saw

You catch a lot more bee's with honey, remember that.....

You actually catch more with smoke...


Zach.