Why cant you transfer points in the service play forum

**owl** · 02-27-11, 08:04 PM

Hope there is an explanation for this.

**Durden** · 02-27-11, 08:11 PM

I enjoy giving points to peeps who post picks and I think it is an incentive for them to do so...

**Extra Innings** · 02-27-11, 10:40 PM

No Glitch...Become PRO and avoid the problem.

**MrMiami** · 02-27-11, 11:06 PM

I believe you can transfer 2 pts. Or less. At least as of this past Monday you could. No more unless you are a pro.

**DirkDiggs** · 02-27-11, 11:20 PM

I actually think he is right. I tried to transfer points yesterday in here and couldn't. Still can't now. There is no coin button.

**Trident** · 02-27-11, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Extra Innings

No Glitch...Become PRO and avoid the problem.

Even if you are a pro you can't give points in this section as of today, I use to share plays all the time here that I bought but see no reason to from here on out. Points were a added bonus for sharing, now you just make it easier for the freeloaders not to contribute.

**bruce0** · 02-27-11, 11:46 PM

This forum keeps going downhill

**30K Millionaire** · 02-28-11, 12:14 AM

Seems like SBR wants to take away the incentive to post service plays. Maybe pressure from the books or services? Don't know why though since over half of them lose.

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 12:16 AM

Hey guys - SBR John addressed this in another thread earlier today. Let me dig up his explanation for you. Just bear with me for a second.

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 12:19 AM

Here is his response in another thread. Just in case a Moderator doesn't respond in time, can you please pass this info on should someone else ask the same question? Thanks

Originally posted by SBR_John

Sorry about the Service Plays forum. We are having some legal issues there. I think you can still use the transfer function but just not appear to be buying picks from pay services. So I do sincerely apologize for that. We certainly never wanted to do that but rather we had no choice.

**RavenHair** · 02-28-11, 04:06 AM

no you can't even transfer 2 points anymore. i read the statement and i still do not get it. it is either worded wrong or i am stupid.
do you get it?

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by RavenHair

no you can't even transfer 2 points anymore. i read the statement and i still do not get it. it is either worded wrong or i am stupid. do you get it?

You'll need to do a manual transfer. Click SBR Points below your name. At the top of that screen you'll see the Transfer option. Fill in the info of who you want to transfer to and you'll be able to give them 2 points.

Alternatively you can also search the posts of the user you wish to transfer to. If they've posted outside of the Service Plays forum, you can give them points there.

**G's pks** · 02-28-11, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by shari91

You'll need to do a manual transfer. Click SBR Points below your name. At the top of that screen you'll see the Transfer option. Fill in the info of who you want to transfer to and you'll be able to give them 2 points.

Alternatively you can also search the posts of the user you wish to transfer to. If they've posted outside of the Service Plays forum, you can give them points there.

It takes some a while just to learn the gold coin now you want people to do manual transfers!

**G's pks** · 02-28-11, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by bruce0

This forum keeps going downhill

This...

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by G's pks

It takes some a while just to learn the gold coin now you want people to do manual transfers!

While I assume some may be frustrated by having to take a few extra seconds to transfer the points, I guess maybe all of us should be grateful that there is at least a solution to this issue until it eventually gets sorted one way or another. It's better than having no option to transfer points at all.

**G's pks** · 02-28-11, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by shari91

While I assume some may be frustrated by having to take a few extra seconds to transfer the points, I guess maybe all of us should be grateful that there is at least a solution to this issue until it eventually gets sorted one way or another. It's better than having no option to transfer points at all.

go through the process and stop just before you do it...see how long it takes to go into the sbr store find the correct area and than try to remember how to spell one of the names you want to give points to... if it takes more than 15-30 seconds (which would be extremely fast) it is not a good idea..clicking the coin took under a sec...

**FadeJay** · 02-28-11, 09:07 AM

Can people who post daily start a second thread say in the nhl or basketball forum leaving a link in the service plays thread so that after people come in and get the plays they can click on that link and then send points?

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by G's pks

go through the process and stop just before you do it...see how long it takes to go into the sbr store find the correct area and than try to remember how to spell one of the names you want to give points to... if it takes more than 15-30 seconds (which would be extremely fast) it is not a good idea..clicking the coin took under a sec...

I understand that but I also explained step by step how to do it above in the thread. Like I said, for those of you who post plays to begin with - having this as a temporary solution is better than nothing at all, which is what you guys thought you had, right? This forum has managed to overcome a lot of adversity and changes even just during the 2 years I've been around here so I'm confident you'll do it again. I posted 2 fixes to the problem - maybe not ideal but at least for the time being they're something.

**G's pks** · 02-28-11, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by shari91

I understand that but I also explained step by step how to do it above in the thread. Like I said, for those of you who post plays to begin with - having this as a temporary solution is better than nothing at all, which is what you guys thought you had, right? This forum has managed to overcome a lot of adversity and changes even just during the 2 years I've been around here so I'm confident you'll do it again. I posted 2 fixes to the problem - maybe not ideal but at least for the time being they're something.

Maybe I had a vision (seriously no) but I ended my thread on Friday so for all the time I put in...turned out ironically to be perfect timing...

People can swear and act like jackazzes in the players forum and get points within a second...people within this forum are seriously working on different strategies for winning a little money and reward those who put the time...or money...or both to help others and now to get a few points across... have to fill out a 1040ez...

**RavenHair** · 02-28-11, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by shari91

You'll need to do a manual transfer. Click SBR Points below your name. At the top of that screen you'll see the Transfer option. Fill in the info of who you want to transfer to and you'll be able to give them 2 points.

Alternatively you can also search the posts of the user you wish to transfer to. If they've posted outside of the Service Plays forum, you can give them points there.

thank you for taking the time to give me more instructions.

i am afraid i was a little lost--which happens quite often.

**heleanth** · 02-28-11, 09:28 AM

They should just eliminate points altogether for all non-pros. By the way, I am sure SBR appreciates all you "Pros", since I am sure they get a cut out of what you lose. So keep up the good work!

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by G's pks

Maybe I had a vision (seriously no) but I ended my thread on Friday so for all the time I put in...turned out ironically to be perfect timing... People can swear and act like jackazzes in the players forum and get points within a second...people within this forum are seriously working on different strategies for winning a little money and reward those who put the time...or money...or both to help others and now to get a few points across... have to fill out a 1040ez...

I get what you're saying but I have to believe what John said - This isn't a decision to punish people in the Service Plays forum or to give the impression that they're thought of as any less important as those who post elsewhere. If he truly thought that, he wouldn't have given directions as to how to still transfer points in his post. Currently it appears to be a legal issue - with two fixes available - which actually is quite awesome. They may be a bit more cumbersome but they're at least available. And like I requested earlier - if everyone in here just references John's post or this thread when the question comes up in the near future I'm sure that will help to sort itself out.

Originally posted by RavenHair

thank you for taking the time to give me more instructions.

i am afraid i was a little lost--which happens quite often.

Raven, I'm always lost! Story of my life.

I'm happy my instructions made some sense and all the best with your bets.

**funnyman** · 02-28-11, 10:51 AM

Going to try it.

**funnyman** · 02-28-11, 11:03 AM

It worked fine; very easy.

**rafa martin** · 02-28-11, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by Extra Innings

No Glitch...Become PRO and avoid the problem.

and how do become a pro.. what we must do in order to have a pro status?

**chilidog** · 02-28-11, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by rafa martin

and how do become a pro.. what we must do in order to have a pro status?

Becoming PRO will not enable the gold coin to transfer points in the service play area.

**Ralphie Halves** · 02-28-11, 12:15 PM

So two points is legal, but more is jailtime?

**HoulihansTX** · 02-28-11, 12:22 PM

SBR John has a legitimate reason for not allowing the transfer of points in the service points forum. I say roll with it, and lets see if the retract the new rule on the transfer of points.

**shari91** · 02-28-11, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Ralphie Halves

So two points is legal, but more is jailtime?

Please read John's post. I interpret it to mean that the appearance of paying for service plays is the issue - not the amount involved. If you're an SBR Pro, I assume you can transfer more than 2 points should you desire to do so although I'm obviously not able to test this for myself. Chilidog - If you'd like to run a trial for 10 points and transfer them to a Non Pro in here, please do so and I'll reimburse you the points personally. If I don't respond in here right away it's solely due to the time difference so just PM me and I'll fix you up in the AM Australian time.

I know it's frustrating for you guys but I hope everyone will be patient until it's all sorted. As funnyman said, it's a VERY EASY PROCESS to get around this. Please just follow that should you desire to.

**heleanth** · 02-28-11, 01:20 PM

Make it easy on yourselves. Eliminate points for the non-pros. Why bother with two points here and two points there. Not worth the effort.

**RITZ** · 02-28-11, 01:48 PM

SBR Shaving their own points?

**clownpunch** · 02-28-11, 02:04 PM

nominate the post you want to give points to by clicking the "thumbs up", a duplicate post will be created in the nominated posts section after you do this, you can give pts on that duplicate post.

**sLim901** · 02-28-11, 02:08 PM

the majority of posters can only transfer a meaningless 2 points a day anyways

**DodgerFreak** · 02-28-11, 03:17 PM

Whatever the legal problems are I would love to be able to transfer points again for people posting picks.