BANTER, YES or no

[Hacker Khan]

The OP is attempting to justify himself and his actions on another (HDID) forum where he deliberately taunts people, especially me, into reactions when he's KNOWS they are not welcome! Just look at some of his recent posts (Simon Riordon) towards Dave 2Blue, Derek and myself and judge for yourself.

It is obvious some of these goading remarks cross the line as so many contributors have left that forum due to constant snide remarks which end up in slanging matches.

It is one thing having the craic with mates in tow around the course and another being wound up on and over the internet when the person who is goading knows the comments are not welcome, but carries on regardless.

There is a huge difference in having some banter which I enjoy at my club amongst friends and at all the recent meets which I have attended and getting personal insults over the internet based on scores visible and commentating on them.

The OP comes across as a handicap snob at times, when I have commented on the game in general, it seems you cannot have a view of some things if your a high handicapper! In my opinion, some great football managers have not been good or active footballers so what's the difference? You can have a good understanding of the game and how it should be played, it doesn't mean you are able to perform to it, so should we not comment on such matters if we can't do them ourselves!

The OP's a knob, simples

cue infraction

Oh. In that case then, making pathetic noises and texting people just because you are better than them at golf and they make a mistake is a bit pathetic.

I would guess the reason that people do this is that they are slight bullies, or at the very least a bit insecure. And are therefore over compensating by taking every opportunity to assert their superiority in an area which they know they are better than others. There could be many reasons for this insecurity crap job, rubbish car, life not turned out as you expected, little winkle, who knows. But it's proably safe to say that whilst they think it is a bit of banter, their mates on the receiving end are sick to death of it.

 

[SocketRocket]

cue infraction... Isn't that what you did to the bloke in the snooker room at Kennilworth? Is he walking again now? :temper:

Robin stop your talking and get your arse down to South Hereford for a another round of golf with me. It if makes you any more confident i'll give you 3/4's the difference although scratch is the way to go. :whoo:

I know a number of members from SHGC and have an occasional game with them over there.

 

[richart]

Banter does need to have some originality. Regurgitating the same old remarks all the way round can be tiresome. It's like hearing the same old joke, funny the first time but .....

Probably why I like to play in total silence, head down, concentration on my own game.

 

[User20205]

Banter does need to have some originality. Regurgitating the same old remarks all the way round can be tiresome. It's like hearing the same old joke, funny the first time but .....

Probably why I like to play in total silence, head down, concentration on my own game.

Yep it's gotta be relevant. All those golf cliches like taxi/ does your husband play etc aren't banter, cos banter has to be funny !!

 

[Twin Lakes]

I know a number of members from SHGC and have an occasional game with them over there.

Where do you normally play Brian? Hope you like the course? Don't know if you've been recently but some positive changes have taken place since P&S took over the lease.

 

[Twin Lakes]

Oh. In that case then, making pathetic noises and texting people just because you are better than them at golf and they make a mistake is a bit pathetic.

I would guess the reason that people do this is that they are slight bullies, or at the very least a bit insecure. And are therefore over compensating by taking every opportunity to assert their superiority in an area which they know they are better than others. There could be many reasons for this insecurity crap job, rubbish car, life not turned out as you expected, little winkle, who knows. But it's proably safe to say that whilst they think it is a bit of banter, their mates on the receiving end are sick to death of it.

If you call it a winkle you must have been at the back of the queue. :ears:

 

[North Mimms]

What's funny about making retching noises after a duff shot?

There's a difference between wit and puerile behaviour

 

[Twin Lakes]

As stated in my OP. I know the retching noises are probably a step too far. I hold my hands up to that. I play with a bunch from Tewkesbury Park fairly regularly who go to town on each other with venom. They all give as good as they get and we always have a laugh.

We had our Captains Drive in a few weeks ago, i'd partnered him to success in the Winter League. He cracked up when I put my marker 5 yards behind the tee blocks when we had to mark where we all thought his drive would go up the first.

It's interesting to hear every ones views on banter. Having a quick scan there appears to be a small minority who don't like banter at all, the vast majority who like a bit of friendly banter and a hardy few who think anything goes.

I myself like a ribbing when i'm playing. Although I go almost totally quiet when putting (the worst part of my game by far) and in qualifying rounds or comps. I think this is a different scenario.
I would say I've played my best golf when I've laughed my way round the golf course.

 

[car.crash]

I love the banter. None of the guys I play with are much good and we are there purely for the social and the fun.
We're not pros and we never will be so we just enjoy the lovely venue and time away from the women.

 

[North Mimms]

As stated in my OP. I know the retching noises are probably a step too far. I hold my hands up to that. I play with a bunch from Tewkesbury Park fairly regularly who go to town on each other with venom. They all give as good as they get and we always have a laugh.

We had our Captains Drive in a few weeks ago, i'd partnered him to success in the Winter League. He cracked up when I put my marker 5 yards behind the tee blocks when we had to mark where we all thought his drive would go up the first.

It's interesting to hear every ones views on banter. Having a quick scan there appears to be a small minority who don't like banter at all, the vast majority who like a bit of friendly banter and a hardy few who think anything goes.

I myself like a ribbing when i'm playing. Although I go almost totally quiet when putting (the worst part of my game by far) and in qualifying rounds or comps. I think this is a different scenario.
I would say I've played my best golf when I've laughed my way round the golf course.

There's a big difference between friendly banter amongst mates, and picking on someone who is not a mate.
I say and do things when playing with my best mate that I would never dream of doing with someone I didn't know, or someone I didn't get on with (rare- cos I'm lovely!)

Just some people don't know where to draw the line.
If someone is getting upset by "banter", by definition it is no longer banter.
Continuing with "banter" in such circumstances just makes the banter-er a bit of a git.

 

[Hacker Khan]

If you call it a winkle you must have been at the back of the queue. :ears:

Well when I popped out Nursie said 'A boy without a winkle? God be praised it's a miracle: a boy without a winkle!'

 

[Twin Lakes]

Well when I popped out Nursie said 'A boy without a winkle? God be praised it's a miracle: a boy without a winkle!'

Interesting to hear that you think what car you drive, what job you have and as you call it, winkles are important.

For the record, I drive a Y reg laguna, working for the county council and it's big enough to fill a pram. I'll be happier when the weather improves.

 

[wrighty1874]

I like to keep it it lighthearted in every round I play,comps and all. Probably because I never really take life or myself too seriously. Banter every time for me.