1. 09-30-09 09:18 AM #1
    VegasDave
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    It was fun while it lasted...

    Earlier this month, I was laid off by SBR, and was asked to finish out the month in a limited role, which I did as professionally as possible.

    I'm not going to go into the details here. I will however say that the situation was handled in a disappointing manner that has soured my relationship with SBR to the point that I will not continue to post here.

    I have thoroughly enjoyed the three years I have spent here, both as a moderator and a poster. While a select few of you decided to be jerks to me for no apparent reason, the large majority of you were extremely respectful and supportive of my write-ups and videos. For that I thank you.

    It was great getting to meet some of you face to face at the bash. Even those of you that weren't there, I have come to consider some of you friends. Hopefully those of you know who you are, and hopefully the feeling was at least somewhat mutual.

    SBR will go on just fine without me; I'm sure I'll be completely forgotten in a week or two. But I won't forget you guys; it was a lot of fun.

    It's a shame it had to end this way. I'd have never taken the job if I'd have known it would eventually mean leaving SBR for good. But that's the real world sometimes, things don't always go according to plan.

    May you all have a profitable football season and beyond, and a wonderful holiday season.

    Goodbye, and good luck.

    - Dave
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  2. 09-30-09 09:21 AM #2
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    I knew something was up...........as BEAT VEGAS DAVE challenge was taken down(with last weeks winners not credited).

    Why would you stop posting???

    I find it strange that Onthewhat has not posted in the past few days, does this evolve around something with him.

    Hope to see you around some of the other forums from time to time DAVE, always enjoyed your insights.

    FH
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  3. 09-30-09 09:22 AM #3
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    Best of luck, Dave!

    This will be just one of life's many lessons.
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  4. 09-30-09 09:23 AM #4
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    I would ask you for your points but I see you have none!
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  5. 09-30-09 09:23 AM #5
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    Good luck Dave
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  6. 09-30-09 09:24 AM #6
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    Oh man that stinks. You'll be missed by many buddy.
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  7. 09-30-09 09:27 AM #7
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    Good luck VegasDave, you will be missed. I enjoyed your vids, picks, and insight on games. Hope to see you post at other forums and I'll drop in there and say hi.
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  8. 09-30-09 09:28 AM #8
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    For all the shit the he gets, he seems like a nice kid. Good Luck Dave!
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  9. 09-30-09 09:28 AM #9
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    Why couldn't you all fire crazylou instead?
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  10. 09-30-09 09:29 AM #10
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    Vaya con dios Dave. You are one of the good ones man. Too bad you got the shaft.
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  11. 09-30-09 09:30 AM #11
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    Sorry to hear this DAve. Good luck to your kings this season. Wish you the best in the future.
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  12. 09-30-09 09:32 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    Why couldn't you all fire crazylou instead?
    VEGAS DAVE would be the last guy you think would get fired from SBR.................guy actually contributed meaningful information on the site.
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  13. 09-30-09 09:33 AM #13
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    Didn't Dave have to move to Texas for this job???
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  14. 09-30-09 09:34 AM #14
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    BBD, now VD?

    Unreal
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  15. 09-30-09 09:34 AM #15
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    Good luck Dave. It sucks to be laid off. I think SBR made a bad decision. I am very disappointed.
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  16. 09-30-09 09:36 AM #16
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    first BBD now this

    wtf
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  17. 09-30-09 09:36 AM #17
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    All very strange in the middle of Football season too.
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  18. 09-30-09 09:37 AM #18
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    Yeah this doesnt make much sense at all. Dave actually contributed to this place in a positive way, not to say the other guys don't, but Dave actually chimed in and everything...

    Somethin is fishy!
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  19. 09-30-09 09:38 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishhead View Post
    I knew something was up...........as BEAT VEGAS DAVE challenge was taken down(with last weeks winners not credited).
    You should have gotten your points FH. We'll get them credited this AM. Congrats on the win.
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  20. 09-30-09 09:38 AM #20
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    I don't like the call here....Geez you had to uproot and move for your job then it doesn't last a year. I know with companies its a numbers game sometimes maybe this was one of those times. I hate seeing you go I think you had a lot of talent for keeping players interested here. Good Luck to you Dave you'll find another spot .....let me know where.
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  21. 09-30-09 09:39 AM #21
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    VD, all the very best and congratulations on the impressive weight loss!
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  22. 09-30-09 09:39 AM #22
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    Wow, dude.

    So sorry to hear that. I hope I wasn't too much of a dick to you.... just good natured ribbing on my part.

    You were one of the good mall cops sans the huge ego of others in your profession. I could think of several dickheads that shoulda been let go before you. Oh well, just lowers my opinion of SBR even more.

    If you decide to post elsewhere, let me know, so I can go there to rip you again about DuMarcus Russell.

    GL VD!
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  23. 09-30-09 09:41 AM #23
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    what the hell happened Dave was probably the top active MOD as of late as far as handicapping etc., there is more to the story that may or may not come out, GL VD, maybe onner is 0on his way to TX to replace Dave I dunno all very odd
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  24. 09-30-09 09:41 AM #24
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    There is always two sides to a story then there is the truth!

    Life isnt fair.
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  25. 09-30-09 09:42 AM #25
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    Do we deserve an explanation from SBR???

    I think we do!!!
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  26. 09-30-09 09:43 AM #26
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    Damn, thanks for all your input on the forums and such Dave and good luck in wherever the world takes you next - I just hope this has nothing at all to do with certain forum individuals having a witch-hunt against you for no reason at all, if thats the case then it's a sad day.
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  27. 09-30-09 09:45 AM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by themajormt View Post
    Do we deserve an explanation from SBR???

    I think we do!!!
    You won't get one. Just like when all the other 3 mods were fired last year.
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  28. 09-30-09 09:46 AM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    Why couldn't you all fire crazylou instead?
    +1

    f\*\*k Lou, Dave should stay.

    Also, bringing back BBD would be a good move.
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  29. 09-30-09 09:47 AM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by topgame85 View Post
    maybe onner is on his way to TX to replace Dave
    If that pathetic little gobshite ever became any sort of figure of power at SBR it would be a sad, sad day.
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    Someone organize a boycott.
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  31. 09-30-09 09:48 AM #31
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    When you are the boss you are in charge boys!

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  32. 09-30-09 09:49 AM #32
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    I wonder if Davey is just a victim of pts, system has got to require a lot of extra revenue and you had to figure somebody or something would be cut
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  33. 09-30-09 09:51 AM #33
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    VegasDave - Are you going to be posting elsewhere? I would still like to read your thoughts and insights even if it means visiting another forum.
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  34. 09-30-09 09:51 AM #34
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    good luck Dave....I hope you still post here at least
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  35. 09-30-09 09:53 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by SamsNCharge99 View Post
    good luck Dave....I hope you still post here at least



    did you even read his paragraph?
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