Irieguy
06-11-2005, 05:58 PM
I was going to wait until I had more time to compose a thoughtful post, but with GauchoFish/Degen coming to Vegas soon for some WSOP events, I felt it necessary to give a shout ASAP.
As most on this forum can remember all too clearly, there was a little controversy regarding a backing arrangement between myself and the artist formerly known as GauchoFish a few months back. The fact that the disagreement was publicized on this forum received much criticism... but I actually feel it was a good thing because there are so many young and new players reading this forum.
The details are no longer important, but GF received a flood of criticism and personal attacks. He managed to maintain his composure and even continued posting on this forum for the same reason we all do: to try and get better at this game.
Gaucho and I remained in contact throughout this time and our discussions were, for the most part, relatively civil. In the end, he made the decision to refund the backing money and did so in a courteous and respectful manner. The way he handled the whole situation and the class he demonstrated at the conclusion of the matter convinced me that my initial read on him (before the deal) was dead-on. He is a good man with a sound sense of integrity.
I sincerely apologize for changing my mind about him and for anything I may have said in public or private that would undermine his character. I should have been more sensitive to how difficult it must have been to have the whole STT Forum jump all over him.
The fact that this episode concluded amicably restored my faith in the concept of developing friendships and partnerships through this forum. GauchoFish/Degen deserves to have this albatross removed from his neck so that he may participate in this forum without the burden of continued snideness from the regular posters. He also deserves a sincere and humble "thank you" from me.
I look forward to having a beer with GF at the series. Maybe I'll even back him in an event. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif
"Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes."
-Bill S. Preston, esq. and Ted Theodore Logan
Irieguy
As most on this forum can remember all too clearly, there was a little controversy regarding a backing arrangement between myself and the artist formerly known as GauchoFish a few months back. The fact that the disagreement was publicized on this forum received much criticism... but I actually feel it was a good thing because there are so many young and new players reading this forum.
The details are no longer important, but GF received a flood of criticism and personal attacks. He managed to maintain his composure and even continued posting on this forum for the same reason we all do: to try and get better at this game.
Gaucho and I remained in contact throughout this time and our discussions were, for the most part, relatively civil. In the end, he made the decision to refund the backing money and did so in a courteous and respectful manner. The way he handled the whole situation and the class he demonstrated at the conclusion of the matter convinced me that my initial read on him (before the deal) was dead-on. He is a good man with a sound sense of integrity.
I sincerely apologize for changing my mind about him and for anything I may have said in public or private that would undermine his character. I should have been more sensitive to how difficult it must have been to have the whole STT Forum jump all over him.
The fact that this episode concluded amicably restored my faith in the concept of developing friendships and partnerships through this forum. GauchoFish/Degen deserves to have this albatross removed from his neck so that he may participate in this forum without the burden of continued snideness from the regular posters. He also deserves a sincere and humble "thank you" from me.
I look forward to having a beer with GF at the series. Maybe I'll even back him in an event. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif
"Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes."
-Bill S. Preston, esq. and Ted Theodore Logan
Irieguy