Why Do we Post on GEA??????

[Yoda]

...and is the reason why Manzella's, Evans, and Blake's sites all flourish.

These people (including myself) have used information and ideas/opinions from all the 3 named above and found something out:

WHAT THEY SAY HAS HELPED MY GAME IN SOME FORM OR WAY A LOT!

So what did i do? I joined their sites and i continue to learn this day after 2.5 years. I am one of the best ballstrikers i know because of it and i also am pursuing a career in teaching as well.

And more than a few seekers have been helped by your own posts, Jim. Thank you for your many contributions!

[Seanmx]

Most people on GEA and FGI use golf more as entertainment than anything......

Surely it is healthy to use golf as entertainment


Regards

Sean

(PS I have no great loyality to GEA and have never used FGI)

[jim_0068]

I just meant that they MOST really don't care much about improving. Not that anything is wrong with that but it's kinda dumb to argue and with people like that.

[brianmanzella]

Without the heated debates on all the other sites, this site, my site and Chuck's site would be much, much smaller.

You can convice some of the people, but not all of the people, but some of the biggest doubters WILL turn into rabid fans.

My best guesses (as of right now):

% of golfers who would ever take a lesson from a "Golfing Machine" instructor

15-25% max.

% of golfers who would ever visit a "Golfing Machine" -type instruction forum

less

But, we can try.

[YodasLuke]

I just meant that they MOST really don't care much about improving. Not that anything is wrong with that but it's kinda dumb to argue and with people like that.

Both sites serve a purpose. I look at the GEA like a bar scene. You meet some really nice people, but you have to put up with the occasional drunk. You first try to reason with the drunk. If he complies, great. If not, you might have to droop his lip or dot his eye.
However, I regard this site as the classroom. This is a place where like-minded individuals are seeking to learn from one another. The civility found in here differentiates between the two.

[BlackjackNY]

Mike,

Are you reading all these posts? Do you see the incredible influence you have had within the TGM movement? And these are only those who have written. Behind them are many more who 'came on down' because of you.

If there was ever any doubt, know that...

You do indeed have a "real" life.

And I, for one, am proud to be part of it.

Amen, Yoda.

[6bmike]

Mike,

Are you reading all these posts? Do you see the incredible influence you have had within the TGM movement? And these are only those who have written. Behind them are many more who 'came on down' because of you.

If there was ever any doubt, know that...

You do indeed have a "real" life.

And I, for one, am proud to be part of it.

I am overwhelmed by what has been said. Thank you very much.

Lynn, you know the first screen name you gave me was Han Solo and we all know how he shot before thinking. How appropriate a name you gave me.

Every post I wrote on gea was as much for my benefit as it was yours. Spend time organizing thoughts on paper is a good way to self teach. I’m glad it reach some of the readers. I always referred the members to see Lynn and Ted. They are the fog lifters. Ted don’t stop posting there, just don’t be the jerk I was.

As for that post- odd that anyone can read it by request. The harshest word I used was ‘chump.’ And everything I said about GH was the truth- okay the harsh truth. I was angry but not a liar.

Thank you
Thanks Teach, Lynn, Jim, BJNY and everyone else.

[EdZ]

Lynn, you know the first screen name you gave me was Han Solo and we all know how he shot before thinking. How appropriate a name you gave me.

Han may have reacted 'passionately' to some situations, but I think any true fan knows that his contributions were critical to success.

As is yours.

I've never so much as read anything on GEA, but I assume from the comments that it must be a lot like FGI can be at times.

Everybody has different perspectives. Many are passionate about them.

Nothing wrong with that.

Unique perspectives are opportunties to learn from each other.

Peace.

[efnef]

Ed Z said, "I've never so much as read anything on GEA, but I assume from the comments that it must be a lot like FGI can be at times."


Ed, George Hibbard appears to be the self-appointed top dog there. Enough said?

[EdZ]

Ed Z said, "I've never so much as read anything on GEA, but I assume from the comments that it must be a lot like FGI can be at times."


Ed, George Hibbard appears to be the self-appointed top dog there. Enough said?

So what? George is more passionate about golf than most and has studied the swing much more than most will ever give him credit. You don't have to agree or disagree with him to appreciate his dedication to the game.

That is the real point of all these boards. The members all love the game and want to help each other.