Um - I'll be a monkey and play devil's advocate. Â
Anybody ever have anything happen last minute that you couldn't avoid? Â In previous posts Josh claimed he was actually talking to the embassy and border crossing, so it's not necessarily that he waited till the last minute to back out. Â Is it at all possible that he found out last minute after 2 weeks of trying to make arrangements? Â Nobody is complaining about Andrew or Cam or Waterloo's player, but Josh is getting the book thrown at him. Â Is it possible that previous bad blood is causing a knee-jerk reaction to him while "friends" are being given the courtesy of "that sucks, but we'll work it out". Â Maybe Josh did screw up and leave it too late, I really have no "special inside knowledge", I just saw lots of "Josh sucks" without any questions first like "why Josh?". Â I do sympathize with the team who has lost a player and been left in the lurch, but why is Josh the only one of the 4 being grilled. Â It can't be the "less than 48 hours" because only Andrew gave prior notice. Â (and this is meant with no disrespect to the other guys who can't make it). Â If you think Josh is lying about this, then complain about that, but if you take what he says at face value and are upset because of the timing, that doesn't really seem fair. Â Just 2 cents from the minority...
GTA Poker wrote
Infact, if anyone can take my place or wants to play then go ahead and take my spot, I have no desire to be involved with this crap.
I agree this sort of backlash is a little unsavoury for what is supposed to be a fun event. Â I hope you still make it - it was a blast last year and it would be fun meeting you again, and I know a few people are itching for a rematch ;) .