Okay guys... we get the point. We're insulted and incensed. Let's not have the same message told in 200 different variations. I'm sure Jimmy understands where you are on this. Let's try to keep this from descending into the typical name-calling. If being called pathetic forum geeks bothers you, then returning fire is just taking the bait.
Personally, I liked RedLefty's way of dealing with this.
This does open a can of worms though. First of all, never doubt the power and speed of bad news/gossip. Anyone remember the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series? That ship that was powered by the
only thing in the universe that travels faster than light?
Insulting people who are connected -- not just in here -- but to a global social network is probably not a great idea.
But I'm actually more interested in why this kind of thing starts up in the first place. Why the backlash?
I notice that pros like Alwyn, Hartman, Cressey, etc seem to be left alone, and my guess is that it's because they have earned respect from a long history of delivering world-class content.
On the other hand, there are the trainers who miss-use Ryan Lee's promotional methods with sloppy design and misguided hype, and it seems to me that perhaps the biggest problem is that they are trying to skip a crucial step of building a reputation slowly and developing credibility. It almost always backfires on them too.
This is not at all a reflection on Jimmy's training skills. I'm sure as a CSCS he's pretty knowledgeable. He struck me when I met him as a sincere guy with a lot of ambition and potential. Actually, the problem I'm speaking of is much bigger than his site.
We had this discussion in here recently.
It takes time to build a solid reputation, and a little hype and some contrived testimonials just don't make up for it. Let's face it too... Not all of us are cut out to be top dogs. It is smart to know your limitations. I admire the guys who have improved my training career like Bill Hartman, Gray Cook, Stuart McGill, Mike Boyle... I will NEVER be one of those guys! I can have a great career, make plenty of money, help thousands of people, and sleep like a baby at night fully acknowledging that I am
not one of those top dogs.
If I ever were, I couldn't just skip the decades of education and experience those guys have that put them in that position. I would have my work cut out for me.