That’s exactly the problem. Manny always says he’s gonna do things bigger and better than everyone else, but in the end he can’t even manage the basics. Take a look at the only thing he managed to get onto the Internet: http://dcapro.com/client/GAMME/index.php?s=hotel. Looks like every other convention website to me. Why do you even need a FLAWLESS website with tons of new stuff? What would that even entail? Wouldn’t it have been enough just to have a FUNCTIONAL website? At least for the first year? Maybe if he spent as much time planning his event as he did trying to hype everyone up about how FLAWLESS it’s gonna be, his show wouldn’t be falling apart now.
Sure, any event of this size kinda takes on a life of its own. But as the organizer it’s your job to manage these issues so that your attendees don’t see them. And to pay your staff. And make sure your guests have accommodations. If you don’t, you’ve fucked up, and people are bound to find out. Every large event has their issues - but the good ones manage to keep their messes out of public view so that their guests, attendees, and staff will want to come back.
And why should we let it be? He hasn’t learned his lesson, and he’s doing the same old shit. Too many people forgetting or turning a blind eye is what’s let him get this far already.
@Plank: Right on. I’ve heard, seen, and experienced many stories like yours. And you really should clarify: in Miami we’re already used to dealing with Cuban time. But Camacho time is even 2.5x later than that.
He’s not the only one that joined just to discuss this topic.
Hey, I have a bridge to sell you. It’s called Golden Gate and it’s in pristine condition! I’ll give it to you for 18,000 – the cost of Manny’s bullshit website.
Because you’d think that after shelling out 18k, you’d get some decent service.
You have no idea what you’re talking about. I had a friend who was also his “assistant” years back when she was 16. He went around telling people how he totally nailed her despite her having been a virgin at the time. You obviously don’t know him very well.
This is Grade A bullshit. If he’s alive over a year from now, we should all go and kick his ass for being a big enough douchebag to use CANCER as a way for us to feel sorry for him. It’s disgusting. My MOTHER DIED OF BREAST CANCER. This is no joke to me.
No, the problem lies with the fact all of the events LOST money and he was incredibly unorganized. I went to Kunicon and most of my friends volunteered. I know first hand.
Sounds to me like that person knows Manny a hell of a lot better than you all do.
NEWS FLASH: Meeting Manny at a few events when he’s putting his best foot forward does NOT, I REPEAT, DOES NOT MEAN YOU KNOW THE REAL MANNY. That’s why guys like this get away with everything – he says pretty things and all of a sudden its all good.
I’ve been lurking on SRK for half a year now and was actually both excited for GAMME and worried about how it would turn out. Now I really don’t even care if it happens or if he loses money.
The cancer excuse is too much for me.
And you all should be able to see through the BS. Once someone says, “hey guys, I have cancer” to get out of a sticky situation – their credibility should be nonexistent.
ok you’re right I was wrong I’m sorry. What I meant was his Tomb stone should read: I GAMME I SAW I CONQUERED. GAMME OVER.
Manny has been given more than enough time to speak. Everytime he says a word it just gets to the point that it’s like a revolving door. As Marn stated “I hope this falls through.” lmao!
Manny,
As some of us have planned for this event for some time, I would really appreciate a response to Xybur’s questions. I believe it’s a bit more important to answer those questions than to indulge yourself in an argument about past events.
I don’t really know what has happened here and I will definitely not pass judgment, However, you are posting now yet you have not answered the “important” issue’s at hand.
Are the Japanese Players attending???
What are the guaranteed pots looking like???
Schedule???
Please answer these or call off the event. That way, people can salvage any money/time etc…etc… (if it is even possible.)
I read a few post back that you are on your way to MWC. I chose GAMME over MWC so I expect to hear a response within the next few hours!
I have not been following this closely and know nothing about what is or is not going on here, but I was in contact with Daigo two days ago about general travel, and he mentioned he does not have a ticket to Florida and is not planning to attend. I don’t have any information about any of the other Japanese players that were invited, just saw the questions and am trying to share what I do know.
Hope everything turns out for the best on the personal issues and beyond.
I contacted Daigo’s manager earlier today – if she can add anything to this that would clear anything up for players or the organizers, I’ll pass it on. Glad Seth found an answer today though.
Thank you seth. I knew it was too good to be true. Less than a month away and nothing confirmed and people was till backing manny calling all us “haters” trolls and shit. Now do people believe us “trolls/haters” now. I feel bad for the people who wasted their $ and days off work for no reason. Hopefully the plan b tourny will make up for some of the hype that this grand tournament of them all had going for it.
what is the plan B tourney? Will it still be in orlando? i mean i did take a day off for that day so i need to know asap. where and when and from what time to what time etc etc. rules, blah blah blah tourney specs.