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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 #423 Bullshit at the “World’s Top Darts Forum”

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Bullshit at the “World’s Top Darts Forum”

Sometime back, the following post was made by one of the senior moderators at The Website That Shall Not Be Named – which today bills itself as the “World’s Top Web Forum.” Probably the principals also think the world is flat.

I …

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Column #421 Eddie Norman – Darts Ambassador

Friday, December 2, 2011
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Eddie Norman – Darts Ambassador

When I read Frau Charis Mutschler’s hervorragend recent interview with Eddie Norman for Global Darts I immediately sent off a message asking if I could reprint the interview at Dartoid’s World. To say I was pleased to receive her okay would be an understatement……

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Column #420 Jerry Van Loan – Does Darts and America Proud

Friday, October 28, 2011
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Jerry Van Loan – Does Darts and America Proud

Fanned (and rightly so) by the Old Dart Coach, Howie Reed, there’s been a bit of banter in recent weeks (although hardly enough) about the World Cup and finagling by Olly Croft, Roy Price and possibly outgoing American Darts Organization …

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Column #417 Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

Monday, August 1, 2011
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Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

They call him the “Dragon” and he’s a former world champion. He has basked in the glory of his ‘sport,’ one that some describe as “just the right mix of skill and intellect.” Growing older and with a family, he …

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Column #416 The 2011 Soft Tip World Championship, Hong Kong

Thursday, July 14, 2011
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The 2011 Soft Tip World Championship, Hong Kong

For years Dartoid’s World has made the case that the center of the darts universe has been shifting.

Now it has.

I have written that the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) should wake up and smell the noodles, that it should take …

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