Do you ever just know?

[wal66]

Do you ever just know when another poster enters your thread and post a reply that doom is certain?

They don't have to be negative or anything of the sorts but you instantly know that things aren't gonna turn out right after this.

You post a play and they stop by and give their support and your gut turns and you know your wager has no shot.

We have some here. Not bad people, they don't deserve to be banned but they do exsist.

Do we tell them? How do we tell these people that you appreciate there well wishes and good lucks but would rather they keep it to themselves from the main forum page and not bother entering your post to make those semtiments known? Do we risk offending someone who's only intention was to support your choice on a particular wager?

They are walking, talking, typing jinxes that are beyond even the level of jinxes mastery that Paco has shown. They are naturals and they don't even know it.

They are still people and don't deserve to have their feelings hurt but at the same time they are costing you money.

[G's pks]

Dac...0-3, or 0-4 when on the same side.... I get a sick feeling right away and say to myself maybe next time....

[wal66]

Happened to me just last night. The poster came to my thread and never uttered a single letter of the alphabet, all he did was post a toast smiley and I knew. I knew at that very moment the wager I had just posted for all to see was doomed. Sure it was doomed in reality because I chose the wrong play but I was never given the opportunity to see if my play had a chance because after the poster posted in the thread I just knew.

Now I would never not want this poster to feel unwelcomed in my thread or anyone else's but I also don't want to know that any play that has been given his seal of approval is dead before the clock starts either.

The most honest thing to do would be to simply tell this or any poster of the kind to please keep any remarks to themselves. To refrain from acknowledging your post in any shape or form. That would be the most honest thing but it might also be embarrassing to the individual who never meant any harm and only wanted to offer their support.

Sometimes compassion to others can be a long term detriment to ones self. As a person I can handle compassion but as a gambler is there really any room for it?

[MrMonkey]

Wal66, I think Nicky probably feels this way about me? Thinks I'm out to wack him! The guy has to relax some, just want to be friends!. Guess he justs wants internet friends? At least I can't jinx him with his plays, since he never posts any! Nicky, you're the best! Thank you!

[wal66]

MrMonkey........in some instances it's not the person entering the post that is actually a jinx. It is the originator who is just paranoid beyond normal limits. In situations such as these you as the innocent visitor are actually putting yourself in harms way by being there. The paranoid originator of the thread sees you as a threat, a demon or any number of other things that strike fear in his heart.

This may be the case with you and Nickaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps he sees a devil in you that doesn't exsist anywhere but in his mind.

[MrMonkey]

You could be right my friend! Some people do refer to him as Sick! Wal, any way the Bucs go with the old away uniforms this week? Maybe just a home thing? The way I'm losing in the NFL, I might just make a late wager on them if they come out in the Orange?

[wal66]

I honestly don't know MrMonk. I personally would like to see the old uni's again but would settle for another win. I think the move to Freeman is a very good choice. Would have liked to have seen them start the season in that direction but hey at least the kid is in there now.

[wal66]

I would have thought this would have gotten a little more response. Kind of a subtle way to let that "special" person know without being the one to initiate the topic.

An open door awaits guys.

[landers781]

I think i found the thread you are talking about...your response was fantastic

[Kevy]

This is one of the best threads I've read/seen in any forum in the neighborhood.

This is the taboo shit that they can't handle or discuss like adults at other sites in the neighborhood. Sure they can discuss "what's your favorite flower" at the RX. Sure the old men at MW can discuss "what it was like playing poker with Lewis and Clark on the long journey out west".

But no one can ever discuss the serious issues like jinx posters and thread killers.

I know I'm new here so I apologize if I'm out of line.

I propose the following be done by the powers that be at SBR. You have always allowed players in distress to seek your help in financial disputes with Books. With that in mind a thread killer or jinx poster is also inflicting including but not limited to potential financial distress for said player or party (other players in thread who are not play killers and or jinxes) on or about anytime they enter said thread.

So thus Wal66 and or any other party should be able to fill out a form and seek the same help from you that they would similar to a dispute with the SIA's and sportsbetting dot coms of the world.

[wal66]

Finally, a visionary.

[Capybara]

Wal, I can't tell if you're joking or being serious? You seriously think some poster on the Web site SBRForum.com, by inserting a smiley into a post at precisely X:XX p.m. on the evening of X/X/XX caused a football team (or basketball team or whomever) to lose a game, or not cover a spread? You are seriously thinking this, and wondering if something should be done about it?

No offense, Bro, but if you were being serious, you do realize this is the same sort of bizarre, superstitious crap that caused people to burn innocents at the stake thinking they were "witches", right?

People really need to get over superstitions.

It's like at a casino, when people freak out at blackjack or craps because of totally random s--t unrelated to the dice or cards, then think it caused them to go on a losing streak, like the cards know or the dice know! The odds of winning or losing never change for one instant. We live in friggin' 2009, not 100,000 B.C. We actually understand the world and the universe now.

Just cap better, Bro!

[wal66]

Capybara.......to deny the prospect that superstitions are relevant or that jinxes don't exsist is like saying you don't believe in miracles either.

[Kevy]

Finally, a visionary.

Hopefully they will be able to help assist you with this matter. Please keep us informed and updated on how this plays out.

[wal66]

Capy....have you never been watching a game and out of nowhere the announcer just happens to say that so and so hasn't fumbled in like a bazillion previous carries only to be immediately followed with a fumble. You'll say it's coincidence right? WRONG! No it was the announcer jinx. Have you never been watching the game with friends and one of the guys girl all of a suddens says that Team-A has the prettiest uniforms and you've bet on Team-B who happen to be covering by the way but right after her discovery of the pretty lil uniforms Team-B has their game clinching fieldgoal attempt blocked and returned for a game ending win for the team that date girl liked?

These things can't be capped. These things do happen and the only explination that keeps us from strangling the closest thing to us is accepting that we got jinxed.

[jellobiafra]

Wow. Wally... is this about me tailing your San Jose St play on Sunday?

[Sam Odom]

Dac

[wal66]

Jello.......As soon as you said it, it couldn't be taken back. The deed was done and the wager was lost. I realize it was unintentional. I know in some humanitarian way you were merely trying to support a fellow poster. What you weren't aware of was your jinxness. You're not alone Jello. There are many more of you here at SBR. Some know it and don't care and others have no clue what walking jinxes they are. If there were some way SBR could create a special forum just for you guys to be able to mingle it would help the rest of us.

I'm so sorry this had to be put out there like this Jello. I really wish there was an easier way.

[jellobiafra]

I appreciate you giving it to me easy pal.

[wal66]

But this post was not started as a warning to you Jello. I was attempting to out yet another poster. He entered and toasted my thread last night. You jinxed me Sunday.

[wal66]

Jello, it's not like you're a leper or anything. I mean yeah it's close but you can't help it so it's not like we can blame you. Maybe now that you know what you are you can take steps to still enjoy your wagering experiences here at SBR without unintentionally jinxing others.

You're a good guy and we can just chalk it up to one of life's lil lessons.

This other guy though. I don't think he can handle finding out that he is a jinx. He's already shown signs that he's not quite right. he doesn't realize he's a "special" case even though countless of others have repeatedly explained in no uncertain terms what a turd he is.

[jellobiafra]

Wally, I'm gonna make it through this. It's going hurt initially, but I'll be OK.