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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 #476 It is time to turn talk into ACTION!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
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It is time to turn talk into ACTION!

It is time to turn talk into ACTION and enable the American Darts Organization (ADO) to become the organization the players – all players – should expect and deserve.

Much has been written about the organization’s failings and the need …

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

Thursday, October 16, 2014
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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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#HR122 Len, this one’s for you. God Bless.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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Len, this one’s for you. God Bless.

It’s always disconcerting when “young zipper snappers” won’t look, listen or learn from history. One wrote to the Old Dart Coach “no more old Geezer tales.” So for that swell folk, “good bye” for now. See ya next time maybe.

The North …

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Column #473 Never in a MILLION YEARS!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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Never in a MILLION YEARS!

So the ADO has posted the candidates for election…

Steve Brown and Carolyn Camp are unopposed. If I could vote I would be supporting both, not that an unopposed candidate needs much help getting elected to a volunteer position nobody else wants.

Four people …

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Column #HR121 Live your dream! Never give up!

Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Live your dream!  Never give up!

Everyone is familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. Dr. King wasn’t the only one with dreams. Every dart player worth the salt on the rim of his or her margarita glass has THE dream. To be the world …

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Column #HR120 If you don’t like our culture, our rules, our laws, then f**k off!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014
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If you don’t like our culture, our rules, our laws, then f**k off!

The Old Dart Coach is easily led astray…

Some have commented that he “has the attention span of a goldfish.”  It’s generally believed that a goldfish has a memory and attention span of three seconds.  Not …

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Column #472 ADO Publishes Board Meeting Minutes!

Monday, September 8, 2014
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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 #471 An Open Letter to Miles Gallagher

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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An Open Letter to SR Gallagher, Miles, R – Ship 03 Div 335 – 3600 Ohio Street – Great Lakes, IL 60088-3156 

Dear Miles:

Your dad says I can’t send you beer or pornography so it’s his fault you are just receiving this boring letter…

It’s amazing to me …

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