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"Dartoid" is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years. His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide. His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport's unique culture. Dartoid's articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

Column #475 Wake up steel-tip players! DEMAND an END to the BULLSHIT!

Thursday, October 16, 2014
Column 475
Wake up steel-tip players!  DEMAND an END to the BULLSHIT!

Yesterday morning at the ADO (aka DOA) website the newly “elected” officers (Steve Brown and Carolyn Camp, who ran unopposed, and Joe Hogan, who “defeated” three others – Tom Sawyer, Ron Peppers and Sue Russano) were publically announced…

This …

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Column #472 ADO Publishes Board Meeting Minutes!

Monday, September 8, 2014
Column 472
ADO Publishes Board Meeting Minutes! 

In keeping with President David Hascup’s commitment to fix the American Darts Organization (ADO) and Communication Officer Steve Brown’s promise to improve communications, the Minutes of the most recent Board of Director’s meeting were recently posted to the ADO  website.  I could be mistaken, …

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Column #469 “It seems like déjà vu all over again…”

Friday, August 22, 2014
Column 469
“It seems like déjà vu all over again…”

The similarities between the current stirrings about the American Darts Organization (ADO) and a situation at the Minuteman Dart League (MMDL) some years ago are startling.  Have a read…

http://dartoidsworld.net/2006/08/column-270-the-mmdl-arrogant-ignorant-or-just-misunderstood/#more-1406

The MMDL survived and now thrives.

How will it end for …

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Column #468 Where there’s smoke there’s fire!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Column 468
Where’s there’s smoke there’s fire!

Smoke is billowing about the private ADO “empire” like at Hamas House on a crisp mid-summer’s eve.

There are embers too.  Lots of embers.  And there’s a crowd around the campfire…

A few are trying to keep the embers cool, attempting to stop them …

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