Urgent Message From The President

[Lsufan]

My Answer To Question # 1

1) Why does everyone get on a newbie?

I somewhat agree with Dimer on this one, but there are other points that can be made here.

"Newbies" don't just show up on this site, sign in, and start posting. Most "newbies" lurk around the site for a few months before signing up as a member. Most want to learn the site, and the members.

Yes, some "newbies" do come on strong with their first few posts, and that is probably because they want attention. They feel like they have a lot to offer, and want to help out the site. Vets come into their thread to simply let them know to "chill out" or to "tone it down" a little and let their picks speak for themselves.

But some "newbies" are not really "newbies." They are members who have gotten banned, or services who try to sneak in, post bogus records, get a few followers, then throw their service out there to get business.

I have rarely seen where "jumping on a newbie" has not paid off for this site. It is only done for the good of the site, or for the good of the "newbie." It's done to sniff out the frauds, and to help "newbies" learn the posting rules of the forum.

Now, as for the times where "jumping on a newbie" was unwarranted ... I can not speak for those who go into others threads and "bash" them. I for one do not do theses kind of things, and think it is unacceptable.

[Lsufan]

My Answer To Question # 2

2) What can't I hype my GOY?...It's a LOCK and has never lost..

I have no problem with anyone posting a GOY. But, members should only post ONE GOY for each sport, that's it.

I'm not a fan of "hyping" plays. Services hype plays to get people's money. They also use the word "Lock" to make people think it's a 100% winner, and to get more money.

If members have a strong play, such as a GOY, post it. That's it. Post the play as a GOY, and good luck to you.

[ChuckLazar]

I'd have to say question #1, goes to Jimmy....He gave a very educated and astute answer....

On to question # 2....

[Lsufan]

I'd have to say question #1, goes to Jimmy....He gave a very educated and astute answer....

On to question # 2....

Thanks Mr. Debate Moderator

[The Lovedoc]

Like the thread!!! Waiting to hear what Dimer has to say for question #2

[Lsufan]

Bump For Dimer

[10DimeBry]

2. What can't I hype my GOY?...It's a LOCK and has never lost..

Here is my take on this issue. I have no problem with anyone hyping a GOY or a lock. Its a open forum people can say/do as they please as long as the MOD's are ok with things. With that being said. IMO the whole GOY/Lock hype becomes a problem when someone looses the play. When the play cashes everyone is happy, its cograts around we've seen it before......but when the GOY/Lock is a losing play then people who played the play come in the thread looking to bash. Then the poster who came up with the GOY/Lock thread has to react. It becomes a huge mess. I think you should be able to hype a GOY/lock thread and take the praise when you win and be prepaired to get buried by the forum when you lose. Basically you make your bed you lie in it. Gambling isnt easy and for the weak of heart. If you want simple and low pressure go join spark in one of his knitting classes.

NEXT QUESTION

[The Lovedoc]

..........and question 2 goes to dimer..... Tied up folks!!

[Tony Vegas]

..........and question 2 goes to dimer..... Tied up folks!!

Wait till KB sees all the spelling and grammar mistakes in that answer!

[10DimeBry]

Wait till KB sees all the spelling and grammar mistakes in that answer!

i know that was done on perpose for kb.

[kbsooner21]

i know that was done on perpose for kb.

yea right

[Lsufan]

My Answer To Question # 3

3) Who's going to lose tonight and be the first to bitch about it all night long?

Everyday I come to this forum and look at everyone's plays. When I enter their thread, I look at their plays and wish them luck. With that in mind, I hope that no one loses their plays tonight.

As far as who will be the first to bitch about losing, I have no idea who will be the first. But I do know this ... Someone will bitch about their loss.

Bitching about a loss is okay, if it is done in moderation. Bitching because of a bad call, or a missed field goal with seconds left in the game, or a dropped pass is acceptable in my book. But again, it must be done in moderation. Because someone on the other side of that bad call, or missed shot won their bet. Everyone wins a bet now and then from a mistake. It just happens. By the end of the year, it should all equal out. But when people bitch cause the game is "fixed," give me a break!!!

Now, if people are bitching cause they are constantly losing, well that's just not acceptable. Those people should take their loses in stride, and quit betting for a few weeks or so. Sports betting should be done for fun, for entertainment. No one should bet more than they can afford to lose, and when that happens, the bitching starts.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

[capperjohn1]

..........and question 2 goes to dimer..... Tied up folks!!

Question 2 to Dimer? Read the transcript. He's endorsing bashing if a GOY loses. [be prepaired to get buried by the forum when you lose.] Read the forum rules about bashing. We might have to look into the neutrality of the debate moderator!!!

[The Lovedoc]

please reread his statement... Since when does he endorse bashing when GOY loses??

[capperjohn1]

2. What can't I hype my GOY?...It's a LOCK and has never lost..

I think you should be able to hype a GOY/lock thread and take the praise when you win and be prepaired to get buried by the forum when you lose.
NEXT QUESTION

Prepare to get buried? How about no negative comments about plays?