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[Chris]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

[sandberg23]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

 

Maybe he will get the thread going in the AM when he gets up. I say wait til then and if he doesn't have it going by 8ish, bump him back. It's very possible he was in bed before the game was even over...and the rules say not to start the new thread til the game is over. So, he may have had no chance. It's not his fault.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

 

Maybe he will get the thread going in the AM when he gets up. I say wait til then and if he doesn't have it going by 8ish, bump him back. It's very possible he was in bed before the game was even over...and the rules say not to start the new thread til the game is over. So, he may have had no chance. It's not his fault.

 

The rules also say to get it up the night before the next game. Roast will understand if we need to get it up. It would be a sport start, so Roast gets the next one, win or lose.

[Chris]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

 

Maybe he will get the thread going in the AM when he gets up. I say wait til then and if he doesn't have it going by 8ish, bump him back. It's very possible he was in bed before the game was even over...and the rules say not to start the new thread til the game is over. So, he may have had no chance. It's not his fault.

 

I agree with you and I'm not blaming him at all. I have no problem with the fact that it is not up and it won't hurt to wait until the morning.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

 

Maybe he will get the thread going in the AM when he gets up. I say wait til then and if he doesn't have it going by 8ish, bump him back. It's very possible he was in bed before the game was even over...and the rules say not to start the new thread til the game is over. So, he may have had no chance. It's not his fault.

 

The rules also say to get it up the night before the next game. Roast will understand if we need to get it up. It would be a sport start, so Roast gets the next one, win or lose.

 

Correct.

 

4. Do start the next game thread the afternoon/evening before game day ... people like to discuss pre-game thoughts.

 

Whether or not the Cubs win tomorrow, Roast gets the next start.

[sandberg23]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

 

Maybe he will get the thread going in the AM when he gets up. I say wait til then and if he doesn't have it going by 8ish, bump him back. It's very possible he was in bed before the game was even over...and the rules say not to start the new thread til the game is over. So, he may have had no chance. It's not his fault.

 

The rules also say to get it up the night before the next game. Roast will understand if we need to get it up. It would be a sport start, so Roast gets the next one, win or lose.

 

Correct.

 

4. Do start the next game thread the afternoon/evening before game day ... people like to discuss pre-game thoughts.

 

Whether or not the Cubs win tomorrow, Roast gets the next start.

 

I understand that (and don't know why I'm really concerned as I am not starting any threads for games) but, at this point, I don't really see a *lot* of pre-game discussions occuring. I think, if he can get it up before he's off to school, that from that time until game time there, is plenty of time for pre-game discussions. But, I have no influence whatsoever in this matter so I'm sure Raisin will start the thread since he wants to.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

If Roast was to get the game thread up in the morning that would be one thing. However, if the thread is going during the AM, someone is going to start it.

 

I don't see a problem with someone putting up the thread and letting his start the next one. I'm sure that he wouldn't care if that happened.

 

Maybe he will get the thread going in the AM when he gets up. I say wait til then and if he doesn't have it going by 8ish, bump him back. It's very possible he was in bed before the game was even over...and the rules say not to start the new thread til the game is over. So, he may have had no chance. It's not his fault.

 

The rules also say to get it up the night before the next game. Roast will understand if we need to get it up. It would be a sport start, so Roast gets the next one, win or lose.

 

Correct.

 

4. Do start the next game thread the afternoon/evening before game day ... people like to discuss pre-game thoughts.

 

Whether or not the Cubs win tomorrow, Roast gets the next start.

 

I understand that (and don't know why I'm really concerned as I am not starting any threads for games) but, at this point, I don't really see a *lot* of pre-game discussions occuring. I think, if he can get it up before he's off to school, that from that time until game time there, is plenty of time for pre-game discussions. But, I have no influence whatsoever in this matter so I'm sure Raisin will start the thread since he wants to.

 

Well, today there were 4 pages of pre-game banter before today's game. I sent Roast a PM at around 11:15 PDT just in case. I'm sure Roast will understand.

[sandberg23]

Well, today there were 4 pages of pre-game banter before today's game. I sent Roast a PM at around 11:15 PDT just in case. I'm sure Roast will understand.

 

I know there were 4 pages of pre-game discussion in today's thread. My point is that I don't think there'll be 4 pages of pre-game discussion between now and later this morning (ie - when Roast is up before school time). If it's not up then, I say go ahead and start it. I don't think the 6 hours or so before he'd get it up is going to prevent some people from being able to discuss tomorrow evening's game. But, whatever...do what you want. :shrug:

[Slugger_16]

Well, today there were 4 pages of pre-game banter before today's game. I sent Roast a PM at around 11:15 PDT just in case. I'm sure Roast will understand.

 

Whatever. You just want to start the game thread, and you're using your mod powers to your advantage. You fiend!

[Chris]

I don't care who starts the thread. However, if it's not up by tomorrow, someone else will start it. Wouldn't it be better for Raisin to start the thread with the understanding that Roast will keep his turn than for someone else to start it?

[Laura]

Thanks, Raisin. Roast had said earlier in chat that he was probably crashing out. When games run late and someone can't be around to start the next game thread, then a spot-starter is needed!

[mhuber92211]

speaking of the guidelines, I have noticed the imiages for the logos each game. Is there a universal source for these we should use to make sure they are the same size and such? Same with the head shots. Where are people getting these from?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

speaking of the guidelines, I have noticed the imiages for the logos each game. Is there a universal source for these we should use to make sure they are the same size and such? Same with the head shots. Where are people getting these from?

 

I got mine from the cubs.com homepage.

[rocket]

Just a reminder, the Cubs have yet to win when I start a game thread.

[Chris]

Just a reminder, the Cubs have yet to win when I start a game thread.

 

In the '04 playoffs, the Cards were winless in the games that I started the thread. Granted, they were the visiting team each time, but still.

[Mizzou]

Did I seriously just read a few posts arguing about what time somebody should start a game thread? LOL, seriously?!

 

Anyways... my point for posting here is this: I know I signed up (I think I did at least) but I have no idea when I'm up. So, if someone would let me know the day or a couple days before, that'd be great.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Did I seriously just read a few posts arguing about what time somebody should start a game thread? LOL, seriously?!

 

You have no idea of the carnage that game thread starting can cause.

 

Anyways... my point for posting here is this: I know I signed up (I think I did at least) but I have no idea when I'm up. So, if someone would let me know the day or a couple days before, that'd be great.

 

I'm pretty sure Serena PM's the people who are upcoming when it gets close to their turn, although there may be a different procedure this year.

[Chris]

I noticed that the W/L of the game thread starter is updated as the season progresses. Does the starter with the most wins or highest W/L get some type of award?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Anyways... my point for posting here is this: I know I signed up (I think I did at least) but I have no idea when I'm up. So, if someone would let me know the day or a couple days before, that'd be great.

 

I'm pretty sure Serena PM's the people who are upcoming when it gets close to their turn, although there may be a different procedure this year.

 

Correct. And I will if Serena hasn't.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I noticed that the W/L of the game thread starter is updated as the season progresses. Does the starter with the most wins or highest W/L get some type of award?

 

Starts down the stretch and hopefully in the playoffs.

[Chris]

I noticed that the W/L of the game thread starter is updated as the season progresses. Does the starter with the most wins or highest W/L get some type of award?

 

Starts down the stretch and hopefully in the playoffs.

 

That's funny. We need something to give away as well.

[Laura]

Anyways... my point for posting here is this: I know I signed up (I think I did at least) but I have no idea when I'm up. So, if someone would let me know the day or a couple days before, that'd be great.

 

I'm pretty sure Serena PM's the people who are upcoming when it gets close to their turn, although there may be a different procedure this year.

 

Correct. And I will if Serena hasn't.

 

There's also a list on the first page of this thread, and we're just going in order of the people listed. Someone will PM you, but you can check and guesstimate when your turn will come up.

[Laura]

I noticed that the W/L of the game thread starter is updated as the season progresses. Does the starter with the most wins or highest W/L get some type of award?

 

Starts down the stretch and hopefully in the playoffs.

 

That's funny. We need something to give away as well.

 

I'm on it. :)

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I noticed that the W/L of the game thread starter is updated as the season progresses. Does the starter with the most wins or highest W/L get some type of award?

 

Starts down the stretch and hopefully in the playoffs.

 

That's funny. We need something to give away as well.

 

I'm on it. :)

 

Do I need to make another donation of something from my vast stock?

[Omar]

I'm just wondering, will CT's turn be skipped when it comes up in the rotation soon? (Since he started opening day?)