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bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/11/08, 01:56 PM I would like to make a post concerning folks who send me emails. While I understand you have questions, please post on the boards your questions that require extensive answers. My time is not what it used to be, and I do not want to seem like a 'dick' for not answering. You must understand, that to answer an email for example asking for personalized diet, training program, etc. is very time consuming, and time is limited. I do this as it is for free, and time these days is getting more and more scarce. For those of you who take this as it is meant, thank you. For those of you who want to think otherwise, than so be it. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!

7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/08, 01:57 PM I think you make a very valid point. I do NOT get anywhere close to the emails that you most likely do. Not only is it better on the forums but others can benefit from it as well. -------------- When I consider the short duration of my life, swallowed up in the eternity before and after, the little space which I fill and even can see, engulfed in the infinite immensity of spaces of which I am ignorant and which know me not, I am frightened and am astonished at being here rather than there; for there is no reason why here rather than there, why now rather than then. Who has put me here? By whose order and direction have this place and time been allotted to me? The eternal silence of these infinite spaces frightens me. Blaise Pascal 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/11/08, 02:05 PM And I must add, the ROI is very poor to put it mildly. Normally after going through all that time and effort, you never hear from the majority of the folks again anyway, suggesting they will not or did not adhere to all that work anyway I went through anyway. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/08, 02:09 PM yikes...I've sent people your way to get answers to questions...I didn't know it was their intention to have you lay out an entire workout plan...and diet...I thought they would be simple questions...so if I've sent anybody your way that did that...I do apologize. I find that people who are unwilling to do some research to find some things on their own...aren't up to the task of getting their bodies in order anyway...and it would be a wasted effort. And I agree with mutt...I imagine questions are better answered on the boards where all can benefit...
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2006/11/08, 02:37 PM Good post, B, and dittos.... -------------- Michael That which does not kill me... would probably kill you.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/11/08, 02:49 PM Hey Ron - The boards would probably be a lot more informative if we all started referring questions back to the forums. I've just about quit providing answers unless it's someone I've seen on the boards several times since the new ones never seem to stick around long enough to read the answer.
	2006/11/08, 03:49 PM Amen Mike. That's why I hardly post anymore. Maximus, you da man. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/11/08, 05:21 PM I do agree, and like you said, we never do hear from them again! Good post. -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/11/08, 07:34 PM I can imagine you all have alot of note pads going on to so you can copy and paste answers to the same ? that are always coming up. I think Mike has a great Idea and I'm going to start not padding link on the forum and copy and past as needed with thing I may be of help with! KC is absolutely correct, people who arn't willing to do a little work to find what they need in the forum sure aren't going to do any work it take to reach a goal!
typ Posts: 49 Joined: 2003/09/30	2006/11/08, 09:57 PM Hey, how do I get 6-pack abs?:laugh:
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/11/10, 11:54 AM A perfect example of an email I get! ^^^^^ Here is a classic I just got, I am not making this up..word for word copied and pasted.... "You seem to know what your talking about. I drink allot and plan to cut it back to the weekends and also watch my diet . what do you suggest I do to start toning up my abs at home? In simple terms" -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/10, 11:55 AM OMG That is soo very funny! -------------- When I consider the short duration of my life, swallowed up in the eternity before and after, the little space which I fill and even can see, engulfed in the infinite immensity of spaces of which I am ignorant and which know me not, I am frightened and am astonished at being here rather than there; for there is no reason why here rather than there, why now rather than then. Who has put me here? By whose order and direction have this place and time been allotted to me? The eternal silence of these infinite spaces frightens me. Blaise Pascal 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/10, 01:02 PM I like the in simple terms part....poor bb1....:big_smile:
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/11/10, 02:20 PM I would have blocked emails by now if I where BB1Fit LOL :big_smile:
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/11/12, 01:09 AM ============ Quoting from SFGiantsMVP: I would have blocked emails by now if I where BB1Fit LOL :big_smile: ============= Sometimes I think about not even reading them, but if I go through 10 emails, reply to everyone, and even 1 person takes what I say and it makes a difference... Well then I made a difference. Only thing worse is when people get offended. I know I'm not the most politically correct poster here, I don't pretend to be. I say a lot that pisses off a lot of people. However if you PM me and then get pissed off at my answer, remember, I do this for free. -------------- Iron and chalk.