tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post291830281557988136..comments2024-01-19T00:21:36.058-05:00Comments on View from the Deadbox: TBD: The Controversy?Baca Locohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014510414015288907noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-6563489483668039462012-09-27T03:18:55.918-04:002012-09-27T03:18:55.918-04:00Okay kids, nice turn out. I appreciate all the com...Okay kids, nice turn out. I appreciate all the comments. I think there was a tendency to get hung up on the Joey interview a bit when what I had in mind was the candid off the cuff interview compared to the usual boring fluff "interview" in paintball and I think it's fair to say the candid interview has broad appeal even if some objected to Joey's in some particular ways. Which is of course fair enough.<br /><br />Some of the questions that came up deserve an answer as well. Re: Joey's role. He is the General Manager of the team and snake side event coach and is responsible for putting the team together. He has been with Damage from Day 1 and to imagine this team would have functioned as well or at all without him would be to seriously underestimate the job he does.<br />Re: game plans. I read that as Joey making the point that bottom line is always about players executing and without that the best laid plans etc. aren't going to carry the day. And that is a point I agree with. If he meant something different that's fine too.<br />Re: my willingness to be interviewed. I have only opted out when the interviewee is PBAccess--and I only did that because I didn't want my critique of PBAccess to become confused with some notion I was making some sort of attention whoring play. I'm otherwise fine with interviews.Baca Locohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014510414015288907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-41451198879783166672012-09-26T20:28:22.533-04:002012-09-26T20:28:22.533-04:00Paul does grant interviews: http://www.youtube.com...Paul does grant interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN6E2xeLH1E<br /><br />Sort of.<br /><br />Regarding Joey's interview and the interviewers being "afraid" to ask tough questions... that is not the case at all, he had no influence over anyone.<br /><br />These are some of the most genuine interviews I've ever seen in this sport and more of this is needed. Not necessarily the vulgar language, but the "realness." Too often we see a bunch of fluff during paintball interviews. <br /><br />Dave's interview was amazing. Hands down the best interview I've seen in this sport. Ever. Okay, maybe in recent times. lol. Ever is kind of over the top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-41185516485118601292012-09-26T17:42:14.588-04:002012-09-26T17:42:14.588-04:00General thoughts on being rude, obnoxious and swea...General thoughts on being rude, obnoxious and swearing during interviews or when representing stakeholders...if you do it, SOME people will be offended. If you state the same content without that behaviour, no one will be offended.<br /><br />The only people you might actually impress with that behaviour (and therefore might want to hang with your community) is the 12 to 14 year old crowd, or those that never got past that chronological maturity level.<br />Reiner Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735297279972068471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-90174358221807744752012-09-26T16:05:49.262-04:002012-09-26T16:05:49.262-04:00BTW - I'm referring to the questions at the en...BTW - I'm referring to the questions at the end of the Dave Bains interview... which I think were asked by ... you guessed it Joey.<br /><br />It is true that no one on the team likes him. Dye doesn't like him either... <br /><br />But what's also true is Joey knows this, and doesn't care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-86675879955820273542012-09-26T15:57:43.326-04:002012-09-26T15:57:43.326-04:00Straight talking is ok. Even some swearing is unde...Straight talking is ok. Even some swearing is understandable. Going into the sexual territory was just stupid. Especially when it wasn't a part of the flow.<br /><br />We all know that paintball players are horny as hell and with a bunch of guys in close proximity to each other there is going to be some wiener talk (or more...)<br /><br />But there are some things that are best kept private. And unless your team is well known and promotes itself in a sexually aggressive way it's best just to stick to straight shooting on the field, and no BS off the field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-62788297835008865962012-09-26T15:08:48.856-04:002012-09-26T15:08:48.856-04:00We should all stop pretending paintball has anythi...We should all stop pretending paintball has anything at all in common with "other pro sports". J. Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047808384799739939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-47948099441272377802012-09-26T15:01:52.105-04:002012-09-26T15:01:52.105-04:00In other pro sports, using the words that are seen...In other pro sports, using the words that are seen as derogatory in an interview or in an official team/league capacity is grounds for a fine or a game suspension. Even if tossing the word around is part of your culture, or everyone is doing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-13018291879863519342012-09-26T13:41:45.579-04:002012-09-26T13:41:45.579-04:00I have no idea if Joey is qualified to be a librar...I have no idea if Joey is qualified to be a librarian. You need a masters in libary science for that. <br /><br />(There is actually a degree called library science). J. Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047808384799739939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-27510798735709622982012-09-26T13:32:19.848-04:002012-09-26T13:32:19.848-04:00Jeff,
You should at least acknowledge the fact th...Jeff,<br /><br />You should at least acknowledge the fact that where your from peeps like Joey are hired as librarians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-42043936683749109942012-09-26T12:59:18.364-04:002012-09-26T12:59:18.364-04:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zulyHxoEf88
Dave B...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zulyHxoEf88<br /><br />Dave Bains' interview.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-9675405423993191442012-09-26T12:52:48.376-04:002012-09-26T12:52:48.376-04:00Seems like a lot of people want to take out on Joe...Seems like a lot of people want to take out on Joey the fact that he doesn't add polish when he speaks. I don’t think he’s a bigot or unintelligent, he just has his own way. I wonder if people are confusing style points with content.<br /><br />The fact is, Joey’s interview probably resonates with the average player and the average player probably speaks more like Joey than not (certainly more like Joey than like Paul). <br /><br />I found the interview to be fair. He gives teams their due (talking about how the core of Dynasty could rebuild into a winning team again). If it weren’t in such a casual setting he would likely not have been screwing around with non-answers about his players and team (where some of the more insensitive language was used). <br /><br />Given a choice between his foul mouth answers and some of the milquetoast non-answers that are usually served up, I’ll take this. There is genuine insight from a man involved with one of the most successful teams of the past two seasons. And since their coach won’t give interviews, Joey’s the best we’ll get. <br /><br />Unless Pops is game for talking on camera?<br />J. Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047808384799739939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-91000756985717433892012-09-26T11:52:02.754-04:002012-09-26T11:52:02.754-04:00I liked the joey blute video. I have no idea where...I liked the joey blute video. I have no idea where this dave baines video is.nickgibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799866067918073115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-91992276753061472052012-09-26T11:28:46.397-04:002012-09-26T11:28:46.397-04:00Genius is always so misunderstood :D
As is big...Genius is always so misunderstood :D <br /><br /><br /><br />As is bigotry.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-5523595946760884202012-09-26T10:05:00.164-04:002012-09-26T10:05:00.164-04:00The underlying problem is that the interview is be...The underlying problem is that the interview is being done by a Damage player. Joey can therefore control the interview and the interviewer. This makes the whole thing bogus.<br />He's not getting tough questions, he's not going to get called to task on anything he says, and the interviewer isn't helping by referring to Damage as 'we' or 'us', and letting Joey dictate the pace and tone of the video.<br /><br />Take the guy out of that comfort zone and give him an interviewer he has no influence over, and you would see a different situation. Perhaps if he wasn't surrounded by his own team he might answer the questions differently, and for sure he would get tougher questions. <br /><br />The days where calling people 'fags' was cool have gone, passed us by, and Joey needs to get up-to-date with that, before he isolates the team through his obvious and undisguised bigotry. Missy Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-76284937421856194642012-09-26T10:00:29.631-04:002012-09-26T10:00:29.631-04:00Dave's interview was great.Dave's interview was great. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-67861159330357046662012-09-26T09:26:43.551-04:002012-09-26T09:26:43.551-04:00Non scripted or otherwise... He represents one of ...Non scripted or otherwise... He represents one of the pinnacle teams in paintball AND all of their sponsors. He could have shared the opinions he has of his players, CEP, Dynasty (old, rotting, done..??), the psp, Scrubby dubby,..in a more tactfull way. <br /><br />But I get he is trying to be the mancow of paintball and use as much shock value, speak the truth, don't give a fuck.. As he can because it's his image... And in his mind he Mr Badass.<br /><br />The video was 75% Eminem 25% business..It honestly turned me and others off...<br /><br />If it would have been 75% business 25 % Eminem it would have been raw, insightful, edgy enough to feel honest. Saying FUCK hammers home a point at the right time.. So does fag.. Quite frankly.. I'm all for it as it is effective in small doses.<br /><br />But you sound like a 3rd grader who just learns how to cuss. If you talk like that in your personal life or with the team great.. But in mixed media you represent a lot more than your ideals... You represents TBD, sponsors, employees...<br /><br />I remember watching the start of a documentary way back that was never completed on tbd and overall it was meh. I also was mildly annoyed the loud vulgar guy that didn't appear to be a coach or a player.. But still had more to say than anyone else.. Then I saw .... er... Heard him again and again at events. <br /><br />Coach,<br /><br />What does he do that is so valuable he is allowed to represent the team so unprofessionally?<br /><br />I've always rooted for TBD... And this embarrasses me as a fan.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-85054307460802626002012-09-26T08:33:18.805-04:002012-09-26T08:33:18.805-04:00It is what it is, has he been an integral part of ...It is what it is, has he been an integral part of tbd success, I have no idea. His team and staff would have to let us know. I am curious what bacas stance on joeys gameplan issues is tho. As for the swearing, these off the cuff, non scripted vids male us all feel warm and fuzzyNewPronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-10627273669052585132012-09-26T08:02:07.473-04:002012-09-26T08:02:07.473-04:00This isn't my first impression of Mr. Blute. ...This isn't my first impression of Mr. Blute. There were plenty of positive things about the video. I appreciate the honest opinions on the leagues, teams, and state of PB in general.<br /><br />Too bad the positive things were overshadowed by extreme lack of proffessionalism, lack of respect, and a " look at me I can swear and insult teams/people and it makes me cool amd rebellious" attitude..<br /><br />I would not want this guy representing my team or my company. Typical curmudgeon with a limited IQ and and even more limited vocabulary. So you can say fuck 50x, call people fags, and don't give a fuuuuuu what anyone thinks.<br /><br />Well Baca asked what we think...<br /><br />Here it is...<br /><br />You are an illiterate, Neanderthal, overcompensating, insecure individual who DOES not play for damage. So you schedule flights, cuss a lot, amd pretend to be a big shot. <br /><br />If you would have swore less, kept your composure, and answered some questions a little more seriously you might not be such a "fag" to quote you)<br /><br />Julio Jones<br />ATL<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-10648750205856076702012-09-25T23:42:27.536-04:002012-09-25T23:42:27.536-04:00Castigator:
I'll bet you have also referred t...Castigator:<br /><br />I'll bet you have also referred to teams you have been on, as "my team".... because that's what people on a team do..... <br /><br />I did not hear him imply he owned the team anywhere in that interview - quite the contrary actually, so while you clearly have some axe to grind, your criticism seem to be misplaced in this instance.Nick Brockdorffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058065730404049908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-26105456836542611272012-09-25T23:02:08.687-04:002012-09-25T23:02:08.687-04:00I've had the opportunity to practice against D...I've had the opportunity to practice against Damage, and from my limited exposure to him Joey seemed like a straightforward guy. He doesn't mince his words, but he never hesitated to help our team out and point out things we should be doing differently to help us improve.Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-54967007145629529352012-09-25T22:41:21.110-04:002012-09-25T22:41:21.110-04:00Anyone that has been around paintball in Florida f...Anyone that has been around paintball in Florida for any period of time knows what Joey is about. He is nothing more than a loud, obnoxious salesman with a face made for radio and a voice made for the deaf. It just so happens that he actually has a product people want to hear about right now so he can speak all he wants and people will listen. But just because he speaks his mind, and it may be the truth right now, this "holier than everyone else in the paintball world" attitude does not make him an honest person or admirable in any way. He definitely is not in paintball to further the sport, or to make friends... But, like Joey said, he has enough friends, and he met them all on World of Warcraft. You don't have to be nice when you can wave someone else's credit card around like its yours. But once a con artist, always a con artist... just ask anyone on "his" team.Castigatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-24674255534407625922012-09-25T19:05:32.641-04:002012-09-25T19:05:32.641-04:00I think both of the interviews were excelent and m...I think both of the interviews were excelent and my fandom of damage even stronger.<br /><br />It's all about interaction. Someone speaking his mind and truth, is always interesting. <br /><br />Liked, alot. You sure have some big balls in TBD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-65196988193662066222012-09-25T18:23:50.011-04:002012-09-25T18:23:50.011-04:00@ Anon 3:38
"I don't know why, but I tho...@ Anon 3:38<br /><br />"I don't know why, but I thought you would be smarter than this."<br /><br />He didn't really come off as the sharpest knife in the drawer in the video, his responses here are no surprise to me, and I've never even met the guy.<br /><br />Will Mouse be in the snake 24/7? OK that sounds weird lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-68430402097012568142012-09-25T17:45:54.375-04:002012-09-25T17:45:54.375-04:00I would just ease up on the loaded word(s). It mak...I would just ease up on the loaded word(s). It makes us look ignorant, not that Joey cares, but to anyone semi educated or socially sensitive language like that paints a really bad picture.<br /><br />Like in NFL films, I'm the players are using every loaded word in the canon, but the league cleans it up, because the players represent the league.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-87467375329580024772012-09-25T15:38:31.618-04:002012-09-25T15:38:31.618-04:00I already do stay away from you joey.
And you can...I already do stay away from you joey. <br />And you can't have it both ways; Either you can be the mouthy outspoken guy who 'calls people out' in interviews, in which case you must expect to be criticised (you've had your opportunity to speak so others should have theirs), or you can be the 'stay away from me' guy, in which case people would leave you alone, and you would mind your own business.<br /><br />Also, 'be real' and 'nice' are not mutually exclusive. I don't know why, but I thought you would be smarter than this.<br /><br />I'm posting here because of this...<br /><br />"Whatever your take on the interviews is I want to hear it."<br /><br />That's all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com