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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 #378 One year ago, this November, in darts…

Sunday, November 1, 2009
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One year ago, this November, in darts…

Hillary Clinton is elected president!

Well, not quite…

Actually, it is Barack Obama who scores a historic triumph, becoming (in the words of one journalist) “the nation’s first black president since the second season of 24.”

True to his campaign promise …

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Column #377 Come on in little kiddies. Be nice. Don’t swear. Enjoy friendly banter with a CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Come on in little kiddies. Be nice. Don’t swear. Enjoy friendly banter with a CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER!

Today’s question is: Can a privately owned (darts) website forum ban someone from participating for no reason other than that they have been convicted of a sex crime and are listed on …

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Column #376 One year ago, this October, in darts

Thursday, October 1, 2009
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One year ago, this October, in darts

Thirteen-times world champion Phil Taylor is over the moon again (honest) as he kicks off October with another professional tour win – his thirteenth of the year – with a victory over James Wade in the final of the Irish Players Championship.…

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Column #375 Johnny Kuczynski deserves our support – and so do the KIDS!

Monday, September 14, 2009
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Johnny Kuczynski deserves our support – and so do the KIDS!

On December 5th at Andrew’s Saloon in Sheppton, Pennsylvania (931 Center Street) Johnny Kuczynski – ranked by the American Darts Organization (ADO) the top darts player in the United States for four years straight from 2002 through 2005, …

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Column #373 One year ago, this September, in darts…

Thursday, August 27, 2009
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One year ago, this September, in darts…

Controversy rages this month in the United Kingdom as a ladies darts team calls “foul” when it is banned by officials from the Cheslyn Hay Women’s League because, allegedly, one of its sharp-shooting members, Melanie Partlow, is found to have once been …

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Column #371 One year ago, this August, in darts…

Monday, August 3, 2009
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One year ago, this August, in darts…

Traditionally a slow month in the world of darts and, apparently, news in general, August begins with a media flashback of an old controversy from 2002 when former Hooter’s girl, Jodee Berry of Panama City Florida, “won” a Toyota in a beer …

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Column #370 Dartoid vs. the Ladies of Thailand

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Dartoid vs. the Ladies of Thailand

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman.
Be he alive, or be he dead,
I’ll have his bones to grind my bread.

Tonight here in the Land of Smiles at my friends’ Dono’s Flaming Moe’s Pub and Mitch and Wassana’s Moonshine Pub …

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Column #369 MOON DARTS (Reprinted on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing)

Monday, July 20, 2009
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MOON DARTS (Reprinted on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing)

With all the drama and danger in the world these days – terrorism, tsunamis, monster hurricanes, and the spiraling rise in the price of gasoline – you’ve probably been deep in thought, contemplating life, the …

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