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  • I'm Done Posting Plays Very Few Of You Play

    I thought long and hard about posting this and I'm sure some of you will say I'm wrong in feeling this way and I'm not the only one who dosen't get the response they would like. Maybe, but how many of you post plays that are winning at a better percentage than mine. I can't figure out what it takes in this forum to get a better response to my posted plays. Monday I posted a winning play with Florida and had one post in my thread. Tuesday my play on the Pacers lost when Chicago closed the game on a 32 - 6 run, after the Pacers were ahead by 17 points in the 4th quarter. That play got two posts until I posted myself what a bad loss that was. Tonight, however, I guess you can say it's the straw that broke the camels back. I posted a play on the Clippers +8.5 saying there is still money to be made in basketball. The Clippers won the game outright and my play got exactly ZERO posts before the game and ZERO posts after the game.

    I put a lot of effort into my plays, always including a short writeup telling you why I like that play so you can decide for yourselfs if you want to follow them or not. Very few of you here take the trouble to include a writeup with all their plays. I also make it a point to only post plays that I think are special, which is why I sometimes will go a day or two without posting anything. I'm still playing plays that I like every day, but which I don't feel are good enough to tell you to play them. That's why my posted basketball plays, both full game and second half are 40-26 this season. THAT'S OVER 60% and most of you guys don't even play them. Last summer, I was posting my baseball plays and getting the same small response until I finally said what I am saying here. For the next couple of weeks I did get a much better response to my plays but then it got smaller and smaller. If my plays were losers, I could understand hardly anyone caring, but my baseball plays, all dogs or small favorites, were PLUS 21 UNITS with all plays just one unit. If I had made all my baseball plays 5 units, like some of you do, my plays would have been ahead 105 UNITS. And after winning at baseball, it bothers me when guys have been asking who to follow in baseball and not one time have my plays been mentioned. What the fuck does it take.

    I'll be honest. While I don't like seeing anyone here losing hard earned money and I really do post my plays to help them win money, I also post them because I have an ego that likes to be stroked like I think almost all of you do too but shy away from saying it. I like being told thanks when my plays win. I think winning over 60% of my plays is worth acknowledging and at my age, not being able to play competitive baseball and softball anymore, there isn't much left I'm good at. I found a couple of other forums where I want to see if my plays are received with a better response than here at Bettors Chat.

    I know who the very few of you are who were following my plays and I appreciated your wishes and comments. I have no bone to pick with anyone here and I would be proud to call any of you my friend. But I guess I'm about to find out if the other forums are as friendly as Bettors Chat.

    GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.

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    I agree I dont know if we are posting in vain or not. I know I have been red hot and like tonight go 4-1 in the NBA and no response-maybe there just arent people following our play which would be a shame because you and I are solid-I like the way you play sandman and usually look at your plays-unfortunately I am very busy so it is hard for me to comment. I appreciate you posting because you are solid and hope others do the same
    Blake

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    • #3
      Spearit mentioned both of you (as being good guys to watch) in a very good write up he did on monday, and I have followed both of you and your plays.

      Believe me just because myself and others dont mention it, your plays dont go unnoticed.

      Good Luck to you and keep winning
      mlb 7-4
      kruise 1-1

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      • #4
        sorry U guys think that way, I check out both of your plays, I just don't always post a response...My wife is in the hospital so for a week I check things out and then run to the hospital to be at her side and I don't get home til after midnight, I check out all the posts, but don;t always have time to wish you luck or include responses. I appologize if I don't have time to stroke your egos.

        I hope U both continue to post and U will be missed if U don't
        post anymore. I already check out linemovers picks for thursday, but didn't reply.

        You should both check your views and not just responses to see if they are looked at and I am sure they are.

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        • #5
          Im not trying to start anything...but why do people complain sooo much about people responding to their plays...Personally I post just to keep records of my plays and some people like to compare plays between theirs...If i get one response to 50 ill probably feel the same way...Im just happy that I can grab some good lucks...and sandman the thing is you post lots of second half plays that many people arent even on to comment
          IMO
          Dan
          Quitters Never Win, Winners Will NEVER Quit

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          • #6
            Sandman I am sorry you feel that way. I check your plays too good luck in the future. But I believe you will find out this is the best site hands down. Other forums dont compare to bettorschat. I believe there is no use looking anywhere else.

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            • #7
              i think many people follow you and simply do not write...i look at your plays and LM's...sometimes i say good luck and sometimes i just look....same with congrats....if you are posting to get a pat on the back then maybe it is better to not post.......i mean if you are feeling negelected then you should stop doing what seems to make you unhappy.......IMHO, life is too short to do what makes us unhapy.....I would post if i was a good capper and i doubt (since i do not know)that others feedback on a mostly (faceless) forum would be a barometer for me.......But if it is and this is the 2nd time you have reached out for "pats on the back"...then just don't post.......I would miss your contribution, but it is not about me......It is kind of like being a gift giver.....Do you give gifts for the simple reason of getting a gift back? or do you give because it feels good to give?? acknowledgement is just a bonus i think, but should not be the crux of the issue....
              Last edited by TwoTonTony; 04-06-2006, 04:26 AM.

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              • #8
                I agree with Dan and Tony. You have a lot to contribute and the write-ups are great, but if the only reason you post is to get pats on the back on a daily basis, then you should move on. You will find other forums less friendly after you've been there for a while. Most people don't have the time to spend all day and night on the computer, they have families and other hobbies to fill their time. Most of us don't have access to half time lines and the continually adding to your picks make it difficult to even know what your plays are. Because I can't handicap myself I find it great to get on early, read the posts and make my plays. Plays added through out the night are useless to me and others. YOU ARE A GOOD HANDICAPPER AND WILL BE MISSED IF YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE. Best of luck to you in the future.
                Last edited by Larry29; 04-06-2006, 07:31 AM.

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                • #9
                  Sand, we all might read your picks, many just don't post or continue to read to look for more info. Postings isn't top priority. I enjoy your picks .
                  Good Luck as always!
                  NCAAF "POSTED HERE" (5-3)
                  NFL - "POSTED HERE" (2-4)
                  That’s right. Like boxing , everyone wants to be undefeated, this game doesn’t work like that!

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                  • #10
                    Sorry, I dont buy it... You did the same exact thing last year Sandman. Bitching about everyone not fallowing you. NEXT QUESTION!!!!!!!!!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by The Lovedoc
                      Sorry, I dont buy it... You did the same exact thing last year Sandman. Bitching about everyone not fallowing you. NEXT QUESTION!!!!!!!!!
                      LOL..on that note, time for work.
                      Good Luck as always!
                      NCAAF "POSTED HERE" (5-3)
                      NFL - "POSTED HERE" (2-4)
                      That’s right. Like boxing , everyone wants to be undefeated, this game doesn’t work like that!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by The Lovedoc
                        Sorry, I dont buy it... You did the same exact thing last year Sandman. Bitching about everyone not fallowing you. NEXT QUESTION!!!!!!!!!

                        I knew it sounded familar, and I'm glad you caught it too Doc.

                        If stroking egos are more important then making money, then your right, this forum is NOT for you.

                        I hope you stick around, but I don't buy into the whole pity party thing.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by TheRook
                          I knew it sounded familar, and I'm glad you caught it too Doc.

                          If stroking egos are more important then making money, then your right, this forum is NOT for you.

                          I hope you stick around, but I don't buy into the whole pity party thing.

                          I didn't even read what he said.... but i can almost guarantee that it was the same as last year. I'm OUT!!!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by The Lovedoc
                            Sorry, I dont buy it... You did the same exact thing last year Sandman. Bitching about everyone not fallowing you. NEXT QUESTION!!!!!!!!!
                            I thought this thread theme sounded familiar.

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                            • #15
                              Are you posting plays for recognition???

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