Let's leave Don Best alone!!!

[reno]

Dana lost his temper because he was personally attacked in a vicious, uncalled for way. His response in this situation was very understandable and forgivable. And, being a gentleman, he apologized.

Dana has posted in Bettorsworld for quite awhile. Although I haven't always agreed with him, I do respect him and appreciate his desire to respond to questions and criticisms. The bottom line is that the man has provided a wonderful service for sportsbettors and that he is constantly working to make it better.

This situation reminds me of the one that I experienced in Bettorsworld several months ago. A self-admitted punk who posted under the handle of "PHD" came into Bettorsworld for the first time and ripped me.

When I responded and took him on, it became obvious that the guy was a paper tiger with no punch. His argument had no specifics and he had nothing positive whatsoever to offer Bettorsworld. And he really made a fool of himself when he offered a bogus baseball betting angle in a futile attempt to prove himself.

Who is DoubleJJ and what, exactly, does he offer Bettorsworld? All I've seen so far are some cheap shots with no substance. Most of us in Bettorsworld are very open-minded. If someone presents a logical argument and facts, we listen. There are no sacred cows here. Reputations are made or destroyed in Bettorsworld over time. The Cream of the Crop
not only pertains to sportsbooks, it also applies to posters. For example, when Boomer took on Action Sports, I had no doubt from the get-go that he was in the right. Over time, Boomer has earned my respect and trust. And so has Dana. DoubleJJ, on the other hand, has only earned my Double Disrespect for: 1) Bad Attitude and 2) Bad Argument.

Polemics is not a winnable game for the unsophisticated. Therefore, my advice to you DoubleJJ is: If you want to make a positive mark in Bettorsworld, try upgrading both your form (self-presentation) and facts ( substance).

[boris]

Dana's a nice guy, have spoken to him on a few occasions.

DoubleJJ on the other hand is an arrogant, selfish NY twat that wastes oxygen better used by the other six billion people on this planet.

[bsky2]

Why should Dana be persecuted because his father passed away and Dana took over the family business. Don Best is his business and he can run it any way he chooses.

Doublejj doesn't agree with how he runs it. That is Doublejj right to disagree but he should do it more tactfully. It is clear that he is a seasoned gambler and know a lot of the "old guys in the biz" Times are changing, the old days are gone. I don't quite understand why he constantly ridicules people because they are younger than him. Why?

A lot of us know or think we know about Dana's relationship with CRIS. True or not blasting him in this forum is not going to deter or harm that relationship.

I hate most attorneys too. They in the most part are blood sucking vultures who have no interest in their clients, only their client's money. Dana does not practice law anymore, so the attorney wise cracks should stop. Regardless of what we think of attorneys, he did finish law school and passed a bar exam. He is not stupid.

Doublejj if you want to know the moves call one of the poker boys and book their action. Maybe they will play into you first then call another out and get down before the line moves.

I for one like the Don Best feed and use it to my advantage. The problem with our business is that Bob Martin is dead and gone and today's oddsmakers are terrible. Keeping track of bad numbers is not much help to sports bettors, unless you know what the real number should be.

[Alexander]

Don Best,

I am not condemning you for that outburst. Everybody is entitled to "lose it" every now and then. But when someone admits that "they flew off the handle", then they are admitting that they lost self control. When one loses self control, one usually acts in a manner that is unbecoming and innappropriate. These ocassional lapses are understandable, but you reflect the image of your company, and you have a duty and obligation to make a more concerted effort to refrain from such behaviour than most other people.

All I was expecting was an apology for your behaviour, but instead you make excuses for it. ("now you all think I was unprofessional?, please") - reno, where exactly did Don Best apologize?

Not getting caught up in the heat of an argument, and letting your emotions get the best of you, is the truest sign of professionalism. All you had to say was that your behaviour was unacceptable, and that you were sorry. End of story, and all would be forgiven.

I could probably "lose my cool" in the same situation, but if I was the president of a company, you're darned right I'd be apologizing. There is an image that I'd want to maintain, and I would hold myself to those higher standards.

[Jeff]

Dana has posted 147 times in this forum. Flew off the handle once. 146 posts without flying off the handle. 1 post flew off the handle. Pretty good track record.

Get over it. Move on.