Should Members Be Required To Include Records When Posting Picks?

[Hman]

Should Members Be Required To Include Records When Posting Picks?

This topic has long been debated.

Some fellow posters believe that yes, keeping & updating records should required in picks-threads.

Others think it's unnecessary, that posting shouldn't be considered a job, and that it's not his/her responsibility in helping determine if other posters follow him blindly or knowingly regarding their overall record.

Both sides have valid arguments.

I used to track & provide my record each & every day for years on the forums when posting my NBA plays. As a matter of fact as an example for those who don't include them in threads, here they are:

2006/2007 NBA Record: 254-214-8 / +50.41 Units
2007/2008 NBA Record: 166-143-1 / +31.32 Units
2008/2009 NBA Record: 262-229-11 / +32.74 Units
2009/2010 NBA Record: 289-242-8 / +96.12 Units
2010/2011 NBA Record: 77-68-1 / -3.40 Units
All Plays Documented On Forum



I think that some posters feel they'll receive too much negativity if they are losing.

It never happened to me, but I have seen many posters get critiqued for just that.

Seeing that happen is one of the bigger reasons I stopped posting my plays.

So since I used to post my records, I feel I have a right to an opinion on the matter, so here it is my friends:

I would recommend posters include their records as they will earn more respect overall for doing so.

But at the same time, i don't feel one should be required to do so & catch heat if they don't.

Even if they aren't including their records, most members are witty enough to know if another poster is up or down.

Lastly, let's not forget that at least they have the cajones to post plays.

Your opinions?

[jjgold]

MR VALIDATION

ALL THE TIME

[RyanDaRaider]

At the end of the day it’s up to the better to determine if they are going to follow or fade a bet. I come on here very sparaticly, sometimes I post my picks other times I don’t. I don’t have a “hard record” that I keep either.

[LT Profits]

I love the idea but something tells me there would be fewer guys posting picks if records were required.

[Hman]

I love the idea but something tells me there would be fewer guys posting picks if records were required.

Agreed.

[The Kraken]

Yes, and post up a real fukking ticket of your bet

You want to get on here and say you have a play, cool. But show me you're on it and for how much.

Yes, that matters

[RangeFinder]

I didn't think it was a big deal but I can start posting my record

I have spreadsheets that go back years but I need to keep them confidential but I can go back to say the beginning of the year and post that to save me a lot of time and then keep track going forward

[firedawg]

Yes, and post up a real fukking ticket of your bet

You want to get on here and say you have a play, cool. But show me you're on it and for how much.

Yes, that matters

Agree
But won’t work
Guys will fudge numbers
You know this

[Bostongambler]

I don’t know about keeping records. I mean if someone wants to post a play here and there I think it’s fine. The problem I see is when someone posts lots of plays everyday and
starts keeping a record , only to stop record keeping when they are down and then starts a new record. ( Funnyb). It reeks of trying to get over and try to lure people in for whatever agenda.

Since you asked , I chimed in.

[RangeFinder]

Yes, and post up a real fukking ticket of your bet

You want to get on here and say you have a play, cool. But show me you're on it and for how much.

Yes, that matters

I'd rather not show amounts of the plays for reasons of security and tax law implications if that's okay

[LT Profits]

Na. posting tickets is too extreme. I for one like to keep AMOUNTS I bet and amounts I keep offshore in general private, and I am sure many others feel the same way.

[A4K]

It would be cool if SBR had a recorder for each season that kept record like the contests do but have it displayed like badges.

[SamsNCharge99]

there's 2 methods of tracking picks. Like I have season long threads for individual sports and all plays are tracked at 1 unit a piece.

Then you have other guys that will be 50-200 but +100 units b/c every pick is different unit size, so there's no real validation there either.

SBR spreadsheet is a good tool, but guys create new threads daily just for the clicks and views instead of creating season long threads to avoid tracking their records

[LT Profits]

I don’t know about keeping records. I mean if someone wants to post a play here and there I think it’s fine. The problem I see is when someone posts lots of plays everyday and
starts keeping a record , only to stop record keeping when they are down and then starts a new record. ( Funnyb). It reeks of trying to get over and try to lure people in for whatever agenda.

Since you asked , I chimed in.

I post records all the time, many of which are ugly (hello NHL YTD!), it is not a big deal. But accuracy is obviously first priority. And there are no record refreshes, always post season-to-date.

[Booya711]

Nobody here knows how to do simple math and will lie anyway...makes no difference

[Hman]

Nobody here knows how to do simple math and will lie anyway...makes no difference

Ohhh trust me, those who fudge their records get caught.

I've seen posters get busted & called out too many times.

[firedawg]

Ohhh trust me, those who fudge their records get caught.

I've seen posters get busted & called out too many times.

And it does not matter

[RudyRuetigger]

I admit to losing

so why would I need to validate that?

PASS

[Booya711]

And it does not matter

[JIBBBY]

That would be nice if people did show their current and most recent betting history, or just simply better explain why they like the pick they are making in a post.. That's what I try and do.. I go the extra mile...

I use this 5D bet contest copy and paste below as a best pick history for whom ever wants to tail me and then I also explain why I like my best pick when posting pending.. Such as this below.. These are my best picks everyday period.. I do well with them every month..

9-4 so far this month...


02/14/2018 12:17 PM Basketball NBA
715 Los Angeles Clippers +5 vs 716 Boston Celtics
Win

02/13/2018 12:06 PM Basketball NBA
502 Toronto Raptors / 501 Miami Heat o206
Win

02/12/2018 12:26 PM Basketball NBA
705 Los Angeles Clippers -4½ vs 706 Brooklyn Nets
Win

02/11/2018 02:31 PM Basketball NBA
803 Cleveland Cavaliers +4½ vs 804 Boston Celtics
Win

02/10/2018 01:19 PM Basketball NBA
502 Brooklyn Nets / 501 New Orleans Pelicans o220
Win

02/09/2018 01:15 PM Basketball NBA
804 Detroit Pistons -3 vs 803 Los Angeles Clippers
Loss

02/08/2018 02:17 PM Basketball NBA
504 Toronto Raptors -13½ vs 503 New York Knicks
Win

02/07/2018 01:10 PM Basketball NBA
707 Minnesota Timberwolves -3½ vs 708 Cleveland Cavaliers
Loss

02/06/2018 01:07 PM Basketball NBA
502 Orlando Magic +6½ vs 501 Cleveland Cavaliers
Win

02/05/2018 11:40 AM Basketball NBA
704 Indiana Pacers -1 vs 703 Washington Wizards
Loss

02/04/2018 02:12 PM Basketball NBA
812 Phoenix Suns +6½ vs 811 Charlotte Hornets
Win

02/03/2018 01:49 PM Basketball College
551 Kentucky +2½ vs 552 Missouri
Loss

02/02/2018 06:04 PM Basketball NBA
802 Charlotte Hornets -3 vs 801 Indiana Pacers
Win





I simply don't want people to lose money off my picks so they have to make a choice for themselves after I lay it all out for them. Just here to help..

I like most of the people posting on this forum as well and I'm sick at tired of seeing them lose and struggle then bitch and moan in posts afterwards...

RAISE THE BAR FELLAS!!!

[jts1207]

Posting legit records would get rid of the trash....which would be a good thing imo

[Dilo]

Good luck whatever happens.

[shocka1212]

my record is probably terrible, but the bank roll is not... Spot betting is the way to go.

[KDF500]

I for one am for complete transparency. I don’t post picks but if and when I start I plan on keeping all records etc up to date. It doesn’t matter if posters post tickets because it changes nothing on my end if they are air betting or not.. that’s their prerogative. The viewers can use their picks to wager real funds so the picks themselves are what matters here and what people
xhoose to do with them.

[RudyRuetigger]

you get nothing for posting winners

you get nothing for posting losers


so who cares?

let people do what they want

[Dilo]

Doesn’t affect me in any way if you show it or not. I’m not looking at anyone’s records.

[SEAHAWKHARRY]

you get nothing for posting winners

you get nothing for posting losers


so who cares?

let people do what they want

If that's the case why do you and Firedawg troll

[firedawg]

If that's the case why do you and Firedawg troll

There you go again
Are you fukkin stupid?

[RudyRuetigger]

If that's the case why do you and Firedawg troll

that's where you are mistaken

I point out the winners and loser

to help PLAYERS, as I am the LAST players advocate

got it???

[RudyRuetigger]

There you go again
Are you fukkin stupid?

I hit that sweet spot in alcohol where I am trying to talk calmly

[GreatWallofTrump]

Everyone has a losing record over time anyway so what does it matter. And tickets are relative. A 100 buck ticket to someone may be one unit and to others like lakerboy, it may be an ‘all in’ bet. So posting tickets is dumb too. I follow JJGolds daily best pick post. I won last night tailing some guy I never heard of. Everyone’s got an angle on something. Good luck boys.

[teecee]

Na. posting tickets is too extreme. I for one like to keep AMOUNTS I bet and amounts I keep offshore in general private, and I am sure many others feel the same way.

The person who recommended tickets be posted never posts plays.

[teecee]

Posting legit records would get rid of the trash....which would be a good thing imo

For awhile I posted a legit record and it was trash. I had to change my methods and have not revisited the thread as my numbers would be off.

[JIBBBY]

you get nothing for posting winners

you get nothing for posting losers


so who cares?

let people do what they want

You get forum respect if you are a solid capper.. You get gratification for helping others maybe at times.. You can also grab picks and make money when other people post pending and when you double check their picks and they look good where as you'd never see that otherwise..

There are some advantage to posting pending on this forum.. If no one ever posted pending then this would be just a social forum for gamblers.. That's no fun.. Can't make money with that...

[jjgold]

No need for tickets plus that illegal just post tracking records but no one are good handicappers