Maximus Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 As an aside, it's not necessarily about Comp 'banter', though that can be fun ..Max enjoys reading (eg) Gazza's info about what the grandies are up to on any given Saturday or Akela Belle's chances in a race; or how cold/stressful/busy it is down in the 'Naki for poor Heather... I guess another solution is for team members to PM their captain with their picks when they post 'em. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 16 hours ago, Maximus said: I guess another solution is for team members to PM their captain with their picks when they post 'em. MM Max, this is exactly what the Ferdies have done. We create a team PM and as well as posting on the selection thread, each player cuts and pastes to the team PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 21 hours ago, Maximus said: The solution for Max is for PJ to PM the team and H2H match-ups prior to the start of R1 ..(eg last Saturday, KKs v Steelers 5 x matches Max I’m probably being a bit thick but I don’t understand what you are asking for. The team and H-T-H matchups are published the previous Saturday after the results. They are published again on Wednesday when the selection thread is posted hence I’m not sure what you mean 21 hours ago, Maximus said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 20 hours ago, Hesi said: Not withstanding the points made by SNM and Maxi, with the new format the good spirited banter is not able to start until the Results thread becomes active, so there is a whole morning of 'quiet', which I think takes away from the comp Alan, the usual morning banter is generally not specific to people’s particular selections and more about personal activities and the odd tip. There is no reason why that still can’t happen (say on the results thread). At least one half of contestants never post anything more than their selections and a pleasant comment. The comments of the regular “banter posters” could easily be read in the 10 minutes prior to race 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Say No More said: I think what he was asking for Peter, was for you to summarise and PM him the picks for the 10 competitors in the Kats match , so that he didn't have to open 10 (or 9) different posts to update his spreadsheet. And before race 1 if you please 🙂 If that’s the correct interpretation then 10 minutes is plenty of time to open nine selection posts and even transcribe them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PWJ said: Alan, the usual morning banter is generally not specific to people’s particular selections and more about personal activities and the odd tip. There is no reason why that still can’t happen (say on the results thread). At least one half of contestants never post anything more than their selections and a pleasant comment. The comments of the regular “banter posters” could easily be read in the 10 minutes prior to race 1. I disagree, but then you do all the work PJ, so I'll slink off and cry in my beer It's a bit like turning up to a big rugby match 2 minutes before kick off, vs being there an hour before hand for all the build up and atmosphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hesi said: I disagree, but then you do all the work PJ, so I'll slink off and cry in my beer It's a bit like turning up to a big rugby match 2 minutes before kick off, vs being there an hour before hand for all the build up and atmosphere I honestly think you are overstating the banter. Most people post and come back when PJ starts posting his commentaries and the results. I'm certainly not going to do this but I think you'd be surprised at an analysis of banter when people are posting their selections. Just my 2 cents worth. I've been known to be wrong - just not often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Get back in your hole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Oops, that's the mustelid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, Hesi said: vs being there an hour before hand Don't bring me into this - I have had nothing to do with this conversation. Besides the only time I was there an hour early was when I was at college and the girl across the road invited me over because her parents were going out 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 2 hours ago, PWJ said: Alan, the usual morning banter is generally not specific to people’s particular selections and more about personal activities and the odd tip. There is no reason why that still can’t happen (say on the results thread). At least one half of contestants never post anything more than their selections and a pleasant comment. The comments of the regular “banter posters” could easily be read in the 10 minutes prior to race 1. simple answer maybe - have a results thread from PJ and another thread called 'taking the peace' for those that want 'banter' maybe not everyone wants to read the banter and maybe some don't want to read the results thread (like those Kats last week 😁) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, von Smallhaussen said: Don't bring me into this - I have had nothing to do with this conversation. Besides the only time I was there an hour early was when I was at college and the girl across the road invited me over because her parents were going out 😆 You can't leave it there VS...do continue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Steve Paul said: You can't leave it there VS...do continue Hope Mrs Vs is pulling up a chair .. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 10 hours ago, Steve Paul said: You can't leave it there VS...do continue we vill do the information extraction Herr Steve Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Max just wants to see all the selections on one thread, if at all possible, rather than opening 'em one at a time. No big drama. As an aside, Max is delighted to see that SNM has finally found his (sarcastic) voice again - after just a few days in Shellshock Rehab, if you please! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Now people play nicely..... I will adjust the closing time for the comp from this week onwards to allow more time for people to view selections however my worry is that the earlier we close the Comp the more late posters we will have. To counter this I will introduce a new rule - if any selections are posted after closing time they will not be eligible for Best Bets. This should induce earlier posting and also save Captains a little time and work trying to work out best bet races after having created substitute selections. This won’t apply to scratching subs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PWJ said: Now people play nicely..... I will adjust the closing time for the comp from this week onwards to allow more time for people to view selections however my worry is that the earlier we close the Comp the more late posters we will have. To counter this I will introduce a new rule - if any selections are posted after closing time they will not be eligible for Best Bets. This should induce earlier posting and also save Captains a little time and work trying to work out best bet races after having created substitute selections. This won’t apply to scratching subs One week in and you're already having to pander to people. Which is more important? That a handful of people have ample time to view all the selections before start time or that all participants get a reasonable deadline to post their selections? The answer seems pretty straight forward to me. I don't get that people need more time to view selections. Our selections don't evaporate after the first race. This is a 7 week competition with a new concept in place. Why not let it run its course and then review it at the end rather than introducing new rules each week to keep one or two happy. As if you don't have enough on your plate already P.J. cheers Ray 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Remember, this is just people thinking out aloud. PJ does all the work, so it is always his call. I would hope everyone understands and accepts that, including whatever PJ goes with, and including sticking with the current format 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Max repeats ... No big drama. Have already PMed the KKs accordingly re our picks. MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taniwha99 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Slight adjustment required ..... PJ 3. Trentham R6 - 3.05pm - NZ Bloodstock Desert Gold Stks (Gr3) - $70k, 1600m, 3yo fillies SWs 4. Trentham R5 - 3.40pm - Harcourts Thorndon Mile (Gr1) - $200k, 1600m, open SW+Ps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 44 minutes ago, Taniwha99 said: Slight adjustment required ..... PJ 3. Trentham R6 - 3.05pm - NZ Bloodstock Desert Gold Stks (Gr3) - $70k, 1600m, 3yo fillies SWs 4. Trentham R5 - 3.40pm - Harcourts Thorndon Mile (Gr1) - $200k, 1600m, open SW+Ps Thanks Jack. I will get Pete to fix it when he is able. Appreciate the heads-up. You were too good for me last week. Good luck for the rest of the comp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Round 2 - Saturday Jan 30 Race 1 - Trentham R21st - 9 Bold Iris W-$21.70 2nd - 2 Klaasen Q-$58.20 Scr: 3,10 2 CHIEFS (2nd) 434.00 0 HURRICANES (3rd) 0.00 Gee and Punter Pete unearth the Hawkes' Bay upsetter in the first to give the Waikato crowd a nice lead as the 'Canes draw a blank. 0.00 Jack 0.00 John 0.00 Stevie N 0.00 Hesi 217.00 Gee 0.00 Virgil 217.00 Punter Pete 0.00 The Crucible 0.00 Ian 0.00 Porky 0 FERDIES (8th) 0.00 1 STEELERS (1st) 333.40 The Ferdies all miss as Rees bags a bonzer quinella to give the Steelers the early advantage. 0.00 PJ 0.00 Baby 0.00 Zac 0.00 Craig 0.00 Maurice 0.00 Richie 0.00 Heather 333.40 Rees 0.00 Maria 0.00 Von Smallhausen 0 TURBOS (4th) 217.00 0 CRUSADERS (5th) 217.00 Opponents Ray and Rob each find the Hemi roughie in the first. All square. 217.00 Ray 217.00 Rob 0.00 Gary 0.00 Tom 0.00 Steve P 0.00 Robert 0.00 Blind Squirrel 0.00 Wrinkles 0.00 Ziggy 0.00 Rex 0 BLUES (7th) 0.00 0 KAURI KATS (6th) 0.00 Zilch, nada, nothing....... 0.00 Gordy 0.00 Max 0.00 Howie 0.00 Sharne 0.00 Pete 0.00 Pam 0.00 Geoff 0.00 Graeme 0.00 Roland 0.00 Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegs pride Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 It would have to be against me!!! Good on yer Rees. Howeverrrrr, I had a $10 boxed quinella on the 1st 3 but didn't take the trifecta. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Today's postings were a disaster. At one stage I had 10 tabs open trying to fix mistakes for people who can't follow instructions despite 90% being able to. I nearly closed the PC and walked away. In future it will be up to Captains to replace scratchings. I will not try and help them by advising of scratchings, postings on wrong threads and so on. The comp will close 15 minutes before race 1 when the thread will be unlocked. This will give Captains 10 minutes to fix any issues. 5 minutes before race one I will close off the comp. Nothing will be accepted after that. I will post that it is closed. I strongly urge Captains to have their team mates send them their selections in a PM. Also DO NOT EDIT POSTS - for the 10th time I'm saying this ! If you have alterations, scratching replacements, then post them in a NEW POST. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, PWJ said: I strongly urge Captains to have their team mates send them their selections in a PM. If this instruction is complied with there will be no need for the 10 minutes to fix anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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