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not 100% positive but I could have sworn I had more yesterday

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this is the biggest bull shit stat I see....there is no fucking way 2754 users are online right now.....I have seen lots of websites with the same software and it is the most misleading statistic ever.

unlike Other forums....

there is a 2 HOUR window where posters are kept online... Not the 24 Hour+ that others use.

I once signed into SBR and was still signed in for 4 Days

so I understand what you are talking about... but We Don't do that here.

and if you Don't believe me ... Try it and time it
 

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Defy, I actually read that entire post...most reading I have done since high school.

I don't disagree with it, but the one thing you are right about hands down is our sub forum activity. There are so many forums out there but the only room that gets decent activity is the main room. Here each sport has very good participation in their room. That is unheard of if you ask me. Other forums I actually prefer plays in the main room so I can see it. If we all did that here, it would get ugly.

not to be a dick, who is CPAW?

I agree mobile site good....contests are okay.....I have issues with that Hilton contest. Great concept, but I really think they shouldn't have made it identical....they should've made it better since we have the ability with online access and no proxy requirements
 

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I'll disagree with the point-system, Defying. Do people really think the point system at SBR is worth the aggravation of kids power-posting and bashing just to get more points? I feel it turns off the better contributors. I would hate to see that here. I think the value of the Rx is in the long-time posters that show respect and less with posters ghosting, bashing, and shottaking others.
 

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I'll disagree with the point-system, Defying. Do people really think the point system at SBR is worth the aggravation of kids power-posting and bashing just to get more points? I feel it turns off the better contributors. I would hate to see that here. I think the value of the Rx is in the long-time posters that show respect and less with posters ghosting, bashing, and shottaking others.

I disagree.

Many of the long time posters see this as a members only small club and are the ones who take most of the shots. They push away a lot of new posters IMO.
 
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I'll disagree with the point-system, Defying. Do people really think the point system at SBR is worth the aggravation of kids power-posting and bashing just to get more points? I feel it turns off the better contributors. I would hate to see that here. I think the value of the Rx is in the long-time posters that show respect and less with posters ghosting, bashing, and shottaking others.


Listen... we tried it. it wasn't the best Point system around and now it's gone unless I can find a better one.

It was just another way to Give back to our Posters

IMHO, I see More RX Sponsored FREE Contests in the future. where we will give away more or Different Prizes.

I have a few ideas... and I will be Working on a New FREE Contest coming up very shortly (<)<
 

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Defy, I actually read that entire post...most reading I have done since high school.

I don't disagree with it, but the one thing you are right about hands down is our sub forum activity. There are so many forums out there but the only room that gets decent activity is the main room. Here each sport has very good participation in their room. That is unheard of if you ask me. Other forums I actually prefer plays in the main room so I can see it. If we all did that here, it would get ugly.

not to be a dick, who is CPAW?

I agree mobile site good....contests are okay.....I have issues with that Hilton contest. Great concept, but I really think they shouldn't have made it identical....they should've made it better since we have the ability with online access and no proxy requirements

sorry, got a little long winded. I tend to get passionate about this topic. The Offshore Forum is no where near indicative of how theRX is doing... Are there improvements theRX could make, sure there always is, but by in large it's a great place...

CPAW = CantPickAWinner runs the service Play forum, again by far the best in forumville. I did this at my old forum for 2 years and was so burnt out. I have no idea how he does this daily for so long. Great asset!

LVH contest is still a great contest, and seen it grow the last two years is awesome. I understand your point but at the same time, theres others that argue that it should be the exact same thing.
 

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I disagree.

Many of the long time posters see this as a members only small club and are the ones who take most of the shots. They push away a lot of new posters IMO.
only if they don't conform. The obvious examples are the posters coming on with 100* locks right away or a ghost with an agenda.
 
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sorry, got a little long winded. I tend to get passionate about this topic. The Offshore Forum is no where near indicative of how theRX is doing... Are there improvements theRX could make, sure there always is, but by in large it's a great place...

CPAW = CantPickAWinner runs the service Play forum, again by far the best in forumville. I did this at my old forum for 2 years and was so burnt out. I have no idea how he does this daily for so long. Great asset!

LVH contest is still a great contest, and seen it grow the last two years is awesome. I understand your point but at the same time, theres others that argue that it should be the exact same thing.

Shit... there was Over $13,000 CASH in the Pool this Year !

I believe that was the largest Private Contest of All Forums.... ( Meaning No Sportsbook involved ) Cash Money... no Rollovers, etc...
 

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Listen... we tried it. it wasn't the best Point system around and now it's gone unless I can find a better one.

It was just another way to Give back to our Posters

IMHO, I see More RX Sponsored FREE Contests in the future. where we will give away more or Different Prizes.

I have a few ideas... and I will be Working on a New FREE Contest coming up very shortly (<)<

I know. I just hate to see a bunch of dumb posts consisting of a word just for the sake of getting points. Big difference between activity and accomplishment. Obviously the best is a busy forum with all quality posts (and a little ballbusting, lol).
 
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only if they don't conform. The obvious examples are the posters coming on with 100* locks right away or a ghost with an agenda.

I think you will NEVER get away from posters like that.

More so Ghost ! Plenty of Ghosts !
but they get caught in due time
 

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Shit... there was Over $13,000 CASH in the Pool this Year !

I believe that was the largest Private Contest of All Forums.... ( Meaning No Sportsbook involved ) Cash Money... no Rollovers, etc...
And that's awesome accomplishment!
 

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