Game Thread Etiquette - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

FutureRedsGM · 04-17-2007, 03:35 PM

I was reading the “Game Thread Forum A Mess” Thread on ORG and thought I would try to contribute a little. I think if these simple rules / suggestions could be included either as a sticky in the Game Thread Forum or in each individual game thread, it would be quite beneficial. Please review and contribute anything that you feel necessary:

1) This thread is for current game info only. Please resist posting off topic items here. If you feel the need to post something that is not directly related to this game, do so in the Reds Live or Old Reds Guard (ORG) Forum.

2) The first post of each game thread should be the line-ups for that nights game. If only the Reds line-up is available, the opponents line-up should be added to that first post as soon as possible.

3) Use this Forum as a means for commentary on the game. Commentary DOES NOT include “so-and-so sucks”. That is unintelligent and a waste of thread space. If you are not a fan of a player or don't agree with a managerial decision. Please at least take the time to explain why and make sure that it is relavent to the game being discussed. There are plenty of threads in other areas where you can discuss why you don't like Eddie Milner so if it's not relavent to the game, don't bring it here.

4) A single person should be elected at the beginning of each thread to provide play by play. The PBP person should be respected as they are providing a means for following the game for those of us who cannot tune in. There is no need for more than one PBP person as this just adds confusion to the game thread.

5) Just like all other forums on this great board, the Game Threads are no place to beg for positive rep or complain about negative rep. As a rule, DO NOT MENTION REP.

6) All general board rules (listed at the bottom of each page) should be observed at all times.

Like I said, please add to this accordingly. I’m sure it is not complete, but maybe it is a good starting point to get the game threads back to enjoyable.

EddieMilner · 04-17-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureRedsGM

There are plenty of threads in other areas where you can discuss why you don't like Eddie Milner so if it's not relavent to the game, don't bring it here.

What's wrong with Eddie Milner?

Chip R · 04-17-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureRedsGM

4) A single person should be elected at the beginning of each thread to provide play by play. The PBP person should be respected as they are providing a means for following the game for those of us who cannot tune in. There is no need for more than one PBP person as this just adds confusion to the game thread.

Elected?

Red Leader · 04-17-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

Elected?

hahaha. Chip didn't get a ballot. Chip didn't get a ballot...

Tom Servo · 04-17-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

Elected?

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

membengal · 04-17-2007, 06:03 PM

FRGM...that is a fantastic synopsis of that conversation and guidelines that are absolutely sound in all respects. Well done.

Heath · 04-17-2007, 06:24 PM

I vote for Pedro.

no...not THAT Pedro...

Redsland · 04-17-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieMilner

What's wrong with Eddie Milner?

Chip R · 04-17-2007, 07:31 PM

I think everyone should, when in the game thread, type with their pinky finger sticking out.

HumnHilghtFreel · 04-17-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R

I think everyone should, when in the game thread, type with their pinky finger sticking out.

That's not the common practice anyway? I feel so... so refined!

Dunner44 · 04-17-2007, 08:38 PM

Is the "one person doing PBP" a tenable situation? Honestly, anytime something happens, eighty people have to do one of these:

:hamilton:

I agree with the rest, but people are going to do multiple PBP. Some people will just do it better.

Redsland · 04-17-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R

I think everyone should, when in the game thread, type with their pinky finger sticking out.

rotnoid · 04-17-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R

I think everyone should, when in the game thread, type with their pinky finger sticking out.

Now that that's out of the way, what's proper game thread attire?

DannyB · 04-17-2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R

I think everyone should, when in the game thread, type with their pinky finger sticking out.

Thats the one I type with!!!

HumnHilghtFreel · 04-17-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rotnoid

Now that that's out of the way, what's proper game thread attire?

I usually wear a monocle... that's it, just a monocle.

04-17-2007, 03:35 PM	#1
FutureRedsGM I'm toolsy. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Just South of Louisville Posts: 334	Game Thread Etiquette I was reading the “Game Thread Forum A Mess” Thread on ORG and thought I would try to contribute a little. I think if these simple rules / suggestions could be included either as a sticky in the Game Thread Forum or in each individual game thread, it would be quite beneficial. Please review and contribute anything that you feel necessary: 1) This thread is for current game info only. Please resist posting off topic items here. If you feel the need to post something that is not directly related to this game, do so in the Reds Live or Old Reds Guard (ORG) Forum. 2) The first post of each game thread should be the line-ups for that nights game. If only the Reds line-up is available, the opponents line-up should be added to that first post as soon as possible. 3) Use this Forum as a means for commentary on the game. Commentary DOES NOT include “so-and-so sucks”. That is unintelligent and a waste of thread space. If you are not a fan of a player or don't agree with a managerial decision. Please at least take the time to explain why and make sure that it is relavent to the game being discussed. There are plenty of threads in other areas where you can discuss why you don't like Eddie Milner so if it's not relavent to the game, don't bring it here. 4) A single person should be elected at the beginning of each thread to provide play by play. The PBP person should be respected as they are providing a means for following the game for those of us who cannot tune in. There is no need for more than one PBP person as this just adds confusion to the game thread. 5) Just like all other forums on this great board, the Game Threads are no place to beg for positive rep or complain about negative rep. As a rule, DO NOT MENTION REP. 6) All general board rules (listed at the bottom of each page) should be observed at all times. Like I said, please add to this accordingly. I’m sure it is not complete, but maybe it is a good starting point to get the game threads back to enjoyable.

04-17-2007, 06:03 PM	#6
membengal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 8,379	Re: Game Thread Etiquette FRGM...that is a fantastic synopsis of that conversation and guidelines that are absolutely sound in all respects. Well done.

04-17-2007, 06:24 PM	#7
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Game Thread Etiquette I vote for Pedro. no...not THAT Pedro... __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

04-17-2007, 07:31 PM	#9
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,221	Re: Game Thread Etiquette I think everyone should, when in the game thread, type with their pinky finger sticking out. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

04-17-2007, 08:38 PM	#11
Dunner44 Can he be stopped? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Notre Dame Posts: 1,231	Re: Game Thread Etiquette Is the "one person doing PBP" a tenable situation? Honestly, anytime something happens, eighty people have to do one of these: :hamilton: I agree with the rest, but people are going to do multiple PBP. Some people will just do it better. __________________ Tom Shearn... who knew? Reds reccord when I attend in 2007: 6-1

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