conehead116 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 For three years I have been seeing these "look at my roster," or "evaluate my roster" posts and wondering if anybody else finds this as useless. My apologies if this offends anyone, but what exactly is the purpose of this other than to validate your prowess or placate your insecurites. I don't care if you have the best roster ever or the worst, it does not add anything of value to this forum to post it here. Can anyone explain this phenomenon to me? : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Can anyone explain this phenomenon to me? : 973134[/snapback] um... no. I don't understand it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 yes, I personally cannot stand them...what good does any of it do... at least WDIS posts can be evaluated and a decision can be made...but as far as "hey, what do you think of my team" posts go, I could care less.. the best responses to these threads are Grits and Shins.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Can anyone explain this phenomenon to me? : 973134[/snapback] Nope, I can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 It's like when kids do something they are proud of and want to show their parents...they want confirmation that they did a good job. So to all those insecure huddlers...good job! You're roster is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 It's like when kids do something they are proud of and want to show their parents...they want confirmation that they did a good job. So to all those insecure huddlers...good job! You're roster is awesome! 973187[/snapback] I disagree. Another thing. Don't ask me to rate your team. For the most part, it sucks. 955718[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I do find some use for them, sometimes. If there is some thought in the post they'll include draft position, league size, scoring req., round they drafted players, and some insight as to why and what other choices they had (that's what I did anyway), then I see it as another mock example. If someone else had the 5th pick in a 10 team and took Manning I'd be interested in seeing there team in case I'm contemplating the same thing. But posting rosters with no information or thought, or posting a stacked roster because you drafted against "slows" is a waste of time IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 the best responses to these threads are Grits and Shins.... 973145[/snapback] Yeah, the first time he did it it was almost funny. After about the 300th time, it's become more annoying than the posts themselves. If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em. They're in the Advice Forum where they belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I hate it when you know they are in a league with a bunch of scrubs, and then there like I have manning, and LT, tony gonzalez, holt and chad J..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I give it a 41.78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I do find some use for them, sometimes. If there is some thought in the post they'll include draft position, league size, scoring req., round they drafted players, and some insight as to why and what other choices they had (that's what I did anyway), then I see it as another mock example. If someone else had the 5th pick in a 10 team and took Manning I'd be interested in seeing there team in case I'm contemplating the same thing. But posting rosters with no information or thought, or posting a stacked roster because you drafted against "slows" is a waste of time IMO. 973239[/snapback] I agree. I'm just waiting for the second one like yours was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I do find some use for them, sometimes. If there is some thought in the post they'll include draft position, league size, scoring req., round they drafted players, and some insight as to why and what other choices they had (that's what I did anyway), then I see it as another mock example. If someone else had the 5th pick in a 10 team and took Manning I'd be interested in seeing there team in case I'm contemplating the same thing. But posting rosters with no information or thought, or posting a stacked roster because you drafted against "slows" is a waste of time IMO. 973239[/snapback] You will notice that I rarely 'rate' one of those and even contribute my own in that fashion ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 You will notice that I rarely 'rate' one of those and even contribute my own in that fashion ... 973271[/snapback] Which is your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartans91 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 For three years I have been seeing these "look at my roster," or "evaluate my roster" posts and wondering if anybody else finds this as useless. My apologies if this offends anyone, but what exactly is the purpose of this other than to validate your prowess or placate your insecurites. I don't care if you have the best roster ever or the worst, it does not add anything of value to this forum to post it here. Can anyone explain this phenomenon to me? : 973134[/snapback] I totally agree...a complete waste of time...insecure mental midgets that need to either show off the fact they they drafted in a 6 team league with 5 other "challenged" individuals or find some comfort in fellow huddlers thinking they will not stink as bad as the rest of their competitive league thinks they well...that being said what do you think of my team this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ok, how about rate my matchup? Who wins? QB Matt Hasselbeck RB Shaun Alexander RB Steven Jackson WR Chad Johnson WR Michael Clayton WR Ashley Lelie TE Dallas Clark PK Josh Brown DT Bills vs. QB Trent Green RB Deuce McAllister RB Warrick Dunn WR Randy Moss WR Keary Colbert WR Nate Burleson TE Stephen Alexander PK Jeff Wilkins DT Bucs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yeah, the first time he did it it was almost funny. After about the 300th time, it's become more annoying than the posts themselves. If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em. They're in the Advice Forum where they belong. 973249[/snapback] Hugh hitting the nail squarely on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartans91 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ok, how about rate my matchup? Who wins? QB Matt Hasselbeck RB Shaun Alexander RB Steven Jackson WR Chad Johnson WR Michael Clayton WR Ashley Lelie TE Dallas Clark PK Josh Brown DT Bills vs. QB Trent Green RB Deuce McAllister RB Warrick Dunn WR Randy Moss WR Keary Colbert WR Nate Burleson TE Stephen Alexander PK Jeff Wilkins DT Bucs 973294[/snapback] The top team wins fairly comfortably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) Ok, how about rate my matchup? Who wins? 973294[/snapback] Those I do hate. At least with the "rate my team" posts you can sometimes find a hole in someones roster and give them advice on possible ways to address that hole, but the "who wins?" posts are completely useless. Are we all supposed to be psychics now or something? The best team does not always win. Just wait until the weekend is over and see for yourself you impatient bastages. Edited September 7, 2005 by Skrappy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 That whole If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em doen't seem to hold water when the WDIS posts show up on the main forum. They are totally worthless posts where the originator simply wants his ego stroked. Nobody cares about their teams but them. Furthermore they push the WDIS and other posts that forum was intended for down and off the page. I fail to see how my response to these types of threads bothers anybody but the originator of the thread ... shouldn't you be in If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 ... And I think I answer enough posts over there (more than almost everybody with the possible exception of Hugh One, darin3 and ts) that I have enough leeway to bust on the idiots that throw out the 'Rate my Team' or 'Rate my Trade' or 'Which team will win' posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Making the boards "pay only" would probably reduce these posts significantly. Of course, that suggestion has fallen upon deaf ears time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead116 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 That whole If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em doen't seem to hold water when the WDIS posts show up on the main forum. They are totally worthless posts where the originator simply wants his ego stroked. Nobody cares about their teams but them. Furthermore they push the WDIS and other posts that forum was intended for down and off the page. I fail to see how my response to these types of threads bothers anybody but the originator of the thread ... shouldn't you be in If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em mode? 973315[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) That whole If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em doen't seem to hold water when the WDIS posts show up on the main forum. They are totally worthless posts where the originator simply wants his ego stroked. Nobody cares about their teams but them. Furthermore they push the WDIS and other posts that forum was intended for down and off the page. I fail to see how my response to these types of threads bothers anybody but the originator of the thread ... shouldn't you be in If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em mode? 973315[/snapback] It bothers me because you're on some mission to be a complete tool for how many years in a row now? Let me add...it doesn't bother me that you're on a mission, or looking to be a tool....it is what it is. Edited September 7, 2005 by gilthorp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 It bothers me because you're on some mission to be a complete tool for how many years in a row now? 973338[/snapback] And why exactly does that bother you? What do you care who I respond to and how I respond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 For three years I have been seeing these "look at my roster," or "evaluate my roster" posts and wondering if anybody else finds this as useless. My apologies if this offends anyone, but what exactly is the purpose of this other than to validate your prowess or placate your insecurites. I don't care if you have the best roster ever or the worst, it does not add anything of value to this forum to post it here. Can anyone explain this phenomenon to me? : 973134[/snapback] My thoughts exactly. The way I see it: YOU pay YOUR money. YOU draft YOUR team based on who YOU think will score YOU the most points. YOU have to live with YOUR decisions. Why would the first thing YOU do after drafting YOUR team be seek approval/disapproval from people YOU do not know? Dont YOU value YOUR own thought process and decision making abilities more than some anonymous user on a message board? If someone says YOU have an awesome team, does that mean YOU do? If someone says YOUR team sucks, can/are YOU going to call a do-over and re-draft? Prepare yourself. Draft your team. Start the guys you think will score the most. Dont worry what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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