Chopin: The Official Thread

Chopin, how do you see the game evolving from here? We went from s&v to baseline rallying. Will that continue or will another style of play emerge? And how long before we see the change?
 
Chopin said:
Think of the Supreme Court, BorgNumberOne. They are all members of the same "club," per say, but if someone described the Court as members of the same club, would it really tell us much about the Court? In some ways, not so much. I'm more of a John Paul Stevens type-figure on the Boards, while other posters are more aligned with Scalia's stricter approach. On the one hand, there's Stevens, someone who's arguably a noninterpretivist, and on the other, Scalia, an originalist.

There are many reasons for Club Chopin's existence, but among other things it's served as a valuable rallying point against those who think that nostalgia has contaminated certain historical discussions, those who believe in civility and honorable discourse, and others who simply want to have a fun, enjoyable time on the Boards. Some posters take themselves and their arguments too seriously (or their tennis tennis heroes), and Club Chopin mixes things up by challenging long-held or deeply embedded beliefs.

As for the debate against you, well, I'd like to challenge Borg's legacy some in 2011. Perhaps more than any other poster, Borg's legacy has a component of mythicism to it. Borg is viewed as more machine than man by many posters, and quite frankly, this view dose not satisfy me. You're a big supporter of Borg, as well a fine and civil debater, so the challenge goes out to you. The threads will begin appearing in the next few months and you can do as you will with them. There will be some cross-generational discussions, where I consider if Borg would really stack up against an average pro today, as well as characters studies of Borg to determine whether or not he was really this "iceman" that some claim.

Anyhow, I know that my threads have had an impact on these Boards and given a voice to many posters who felt stifled by the Historians, who would react angrily to any dissent critical of the "legends" of the game. I take a lot of hits, over and over again, but where others told me I would fall, I've only grown more influential and stronger. In some ways I think of myself as like on the Star Trek aliens from the Original Series: absorbing the negative energy around me to create a beautiful testament to the Game, and civil, free discourse.

Kind Regards,
Chopin
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i stopped reading at this post.


chopin , borg number one..........you guys write very well. but, too long winded.

and your point is? can i get an executive summary please? because you like hearing yourself talk?

i wouldnt hire either one of you as my lawyer
 
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WTH happened to Club Chopin?!?

Sound the klaxons (if they have not already been, and I was out of the room)! Sensors are registering the presence of an unsanitary bird in the Forum!
 
Guys, I've had a fabulous weekend. I really recommend the following movie to all of you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atLg2wQQxvU

It's beautiful and charming. A nice homage to Paris, and more generally, the magic of life; it's far removed from the ugliness that sometimes overtakes people.

Stay strong, Club Chopin for our time is coming.

Best,
Chopin
 
Dear Chopin,

I wrote but you still ain't callin
I left my username, my email, and my home phone at the bottom
I sent two pm's back in autumn, you must not-a got them
There probably was a problem with the server or something
Sometimes I scribble usernames too sloppy when I jot him
but anyways; screw it, what's been up? Man how's your daughter?
My girlfriend's pregnant too, I'm bout to be a father
If I have a daughter, guess what I'ma call her?
I'ma name her Manus Domini.
I read about your Uncle Federer too I'm sorry.
I had a friend hurt himself over some mirka who didn't want him

I know you probably hear this everyday, but I'm your biggest fan.
I even got the underground stuff that you did with Cyborg
I got a room full of your posters and your pictures man
I like the stuff you did with Limpin too, that stuff was phat
Anyways, I hope you get this man, hit me back,
just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan
 
accidental said:
Dear Chopin,

I wrote but you still ain't callin
I left my username, my email, and my home phone at the bottom
I sent two pm's back in autumn, you must not-a got them
There probably was a problem with the server or something
Sometimes I scribble usernames too sloppy when I jot him
but anyways; screw it, what's been up? Man how's your daughter?
My girlfriend's pregnant too, I'm bout to be a father
If I have a daughter, guess what I'ma call her?
I'ma name her Manus Domini.
I read about your Uncle Federer too I'm sorry.
I had a friend hurt himself over some mirka who didn't want him

I know you probably hear this everyday, but I'm your biggest fan.
I even got the underground stuff that you did with Cyborg
I got a room full of your posters and your pictures man
I like the stuff you did with Limpin too, that stuff was phat
Anyways, I hope you get this man, hit me back,
just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan
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Outstanding! You bring a "cool" vibe to Club Chopin. Your rhymes inspire us, man.

Attention all posters: accidental is a Chopin's Gold Star Poster of the Week!

Respect.
 
miss u

Calling!....please!.....the all-time "TT-rapper" Senator Jay "of 'double-hockey-stick' thread fame....

Senator Jay BULLworth

Senator, please as a 'public service' .... please .... this board's been bored ...

...so many years from your last rasp 'o the past...


senator?
 
Dear Chopin,
you still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have a chance
I ain't mad - I just think it's messed up you don't answer fans
If you didn't wanna talk to me outside your tennis courts
you didn't have to, but you coulda signed an autograph for Matthew
That's my little brother man, he's only six years old
We waited in the blistering cold for you,
four hours and you just said, "No."
That's pretty messed up man - you're like his idol
He wants to be just like you man, he likes you more than I do
I ain't that mad though, I just don't like being lied to
Remember when we met in the Virgin Islands - you said if I'd write you
you would write back - see I'm just like you in a way
I never knew my father neither;
he used to always cheat on my mom and beat her
I can relate to what you're saying in your threads
so when I have a bad day, I drift away and put 'em on
cause I don't really got much else so that stuff helps when I'm depressed
I even got a tattoo of your name across the chest
See everything you say is real, and I respect you cause you tell it
My girlfriend's jealous cause I talk about you 24/7
But she don't know you like I know you Chopin, no one does
She don't know what it was like for people like us growin up
You gotta call me man, I'll be the biggest fan you'll ever lose
Sincerely yours, Accidental--

P.S.
We should be together too
 
accidental said:
Dear Chopin,
you still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have a chance
I ain't mad - I just think it's messed up you don't answer fans
If you didn't wanna talk to me outside your tennis courts
you didn't have to, but you coulda signed an autograph for Matthew
That's my little brother man, he's only six years old
We waited in the blistering cold for you,
four hours and you just said, "No."
That's pretty messed up man - you're like his idol
He wants to be just like you man, he likes you more than I do
I ain't that mad though, I just don't like being lied to
Remember when we met in the Virgin Islands - you said if I'd write you
you would write back - see I'm just like you in a way
I never knew my father neither;
he used to always cheat on my mom and beat her
I can relate to what you're saying in your threads
so when I have a bad day, I drift away and put 'em on
cause I don't really got much else so that stuff helps when I'm depressed
I even got a tattoo of your name across the chest
See everything you say is real, and I respect you cause you tell it
My girlfriend's jealous cause I talk about you 24/7
But she don't know you like I know you Chopin, no one does
She don't know what it was like for people like us growin up
You gotta call me man, I'll be the biggest fan you'll ever lose
Sincerely yours, Accidental--

P.S.
We should be together too
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Kid, if you post in my new thread, we can "chill."
 
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