10 years of Paintball...and its going down hill

[Toxic Dave]

I don't understand... There are a huge group of people here who claim that many people including themsleves do not care about tournament paintball, and in fact blame competition in the sport for everything negative in paintball. Wiping, bad attitudes, aggressive play, bad weather, bigfoot, and the impending badness of the next Star Wars sequel. They don't care and belive that the majority of the people in the world don't either....then they go on to bemoan the penalty systems of various leagues, the lax technical rules and debate the difference between a minor playing on penalty, and a major one. It's obvious you care only enough to see the negative in the situation, and to gather enough information to blame the bad guys for all that is evil.

I've said it a million times, I've been a part of every level of paintball, from the biggest of big games to playing X Ball on Disney grounds. I have never seen cheating in any way shape or form in the world of tournament paintball as bad as that in scenario games. Any type you can think of full auto guns, rampant wiping, shooting hot, fist fights over objectives (a rock painted gold by the way) and any other bad thing that tournament players obviously invented. Here's a tip there are many people in the paintball world who won't walk the line, some like to play army, some like think they are world class athetes, none of them are perfect or angels. Get over it, it really isn't that important to the world at all. Wanna fix the situation, you can't the only thing you can do is not be one of the bad people when you play.

dave

[tyrion2323]

I don't understand... There are a huge group of people here who claim that many people including themsleves do not care about tournament paintball, and in fact blame competition in the sport for everything negative in paintball. Wiping, bad attitudes, aggressive play, bad weather, bigfoot, and the impending badness of the next Star Wars sequel. They don't care and belive that the majority of the people in the world don't either....then they go on to bemoan the penalty systems of various leagues, the lax technical rules and debate the difference between a minor playing on penalty, and a major one. It's obvious you care only enough to see the negative in the situation, and to gather enough information to blame the bad guys for all that is evil.

I've said it a million times, I've been a part of every level of paintball, from the biggest of big games to playing X Ball on Disney grounds. I have never seen cheating in any way shape or form in the world of tournament paintball as bad as that in scenario games. Any type you can think of full auto guns, rampant wiping, shooting hot, fist fights over objectives (a rock painted gold by the way) and any other bad thing that tournament players obviously invented. Here's a tip there are many people in the paintball world who won't walk the line, some like to play army, some like think they are world class athetes, none of them are perfect or angels. Get over it, it really isn't that important to the world at all. Wanna fix the situation, you can't the only thing you can do is not be one of the bad people when you play.

dave

Everybody say: "Amen!"

[ben-afficial]

i agree with dave, all too many people stereotype other people(adults towards kids), i started paintballing 5 years ago when i was 12 and im still goin strong and im preety good...kids beleive im good cuz there is no reason for them to beleive a kid whould lie to them...most adults just assume im lying cuz ima kid, 2 years ago when i moved out here all adults talked down to me like im an idiot, now that they see ican kick there over aged buts on the feild theyre very polite to me and my friends, people, you just need to learn to be accepting of that soon the adults will be in retirment homes and us darn kids will run the world( straight into the ground), not to affend any body but just dont be a friggin bigot!!! thank you

[Baby Huey]

If your 17 now I would have to assume that you are out of high school (or almost out) and should know how to spell. If you speak as poorly as you write that is why adults look down on you.

The age does not matter (I am 29). I play tourny and scenerio, there are bad people in both. I don't think it is an age thing, I think it is an attitude thing. Tourny people w/ shockers (like mine) hammer scenerio people and think that woodsball is stupid. Scenerio people w/ mags (like my RPG Paradigm) hammer tourny players and think that they all cheat. There are cheaters in both games. All you can do is control your attitude and the way you conduct yourself. I have yet to have a bad day playing PB because I dont let other people get me down. Keep a good attitude (regardless of age) and you will be fine. Thank you and God Bless.

[hitech]

i agree with dave, all too many people stereotype other people(adults towards kids), i started paintballing 5 years ago when i was 12 and im still goin strong and im preety good...kids beleive im good cuz there is no reason for them to beleive a kid whould lie to them...most adults just assume im lying cuz ima kid, 2 years ago when i moved out here all adults talked down to me like im an idiot, now that they see ican kick there over aged buts on the feild theyre very polite to me and my friends, people, you just need to learn to be accepting of that soon the adults will be in retirment homes and us darn kids will run the world( straight into the ground), not to affend any body but just dont be a friggin bigot!!!

That's one long run on sentence! :rofl:

[Lohman446]

Two years ago, when I moved out here, all the adults talked down to me like I was an idiot. Now that they see I can kick there over aged butts on the feild they're very polite to me and my friends... (edited for readability)

If people are jerks I treat them like jerks, regardless of how good they are on the field . Playing ability is sooo overrated on how much people care.

[Baby Huey]

If people are jerks I treat them like jerks, regardless of how good they are on the field . Playing ability is sooo overrated on how much people care.

People attract people of like minds and like behaviors. If a specific type of person is attracted to your behavior chances are that you share a similiar mindset. That can be a good thing or a bad thing, it all depends on you. And yes, playing ability is overrated when it comes to having a good time (although it is good to compete and win).

[Lohman446]

I'm arrogant, egotistical, and obnoxious. I tend to tell people what I think. I'm ok with that.

[ben-afficial]

And that's just fine, but if you talk to me like an idiot do it because I'm an idiot not because I'm a kid, thank you

[tyrion2323]

I'm arrogant, egotistical, and obnoxious. I tend to tell people what I think. I'm ok with that.

Considering that most of your posts are rational and well thought out, I'm quite OK with that too!

Jerk!

[RogueFactor]

Interesting original post that makes sense with 20/20 hindsight.

[El Pirata]

Wow, I had not even remembered this thread but here this afternoon I get a reply notice. How's everyone been lately?

[DarkRipper]

Wow, I had not even remembered this thread but here this afternoon I get a reply notice. How's everyone been lately?

What he said.... what a necro post.

[RogueFactor]

Wow, I had not even remembered this thread but here this afternoon I get a reply notice. How's everyone been lately?

Not too bad. Glad you could make it back around. Been paintballing much?

What he said.... what a necro post.

Nah, just hibernating. Considering some recent numbers, it made sense. Glad to see you back!!!

[DarkRipper]

Thanks Roguefactor