PMs seem to be the big demand - Rob, most sites that I visit have them enabled. In fact I think RX is the only 1 I use that does not allow it. Yes there are occassional problems but we are all adults here and don't need to be protected. The only downside is to RX due to less posts and potential for touts or competitors to use it to entice posters. But it would also cut down greatly on all the "crap" posts (like "Hey, Meyer Lansky, email me @" or other personal topics that no one else cares about)
a lot of the ideas posted are pretty far away from the focus of RX (line service, stats, etc). Probably don't want to get involved in that stuff IMO, there are plenty of other sites that do that stuff well.
Having steady sources of new content could be improved (more writers or more regular, focused columns)
Personally I have been saying RX should have a "player protection" plan for some time. Maybe it is feasible, maybe not. Lots of attempts have been made at other sites with minimal success. But that is the #1 thing a "watchdog" site can do (whether you call the RX a watchdog or not is personal preference I guess)
Does RX really want to break some ground? How about an "unbiased" dispute resolution procedure? You have an obvious bias in that you are taking ad money from some books but not others...how about getting together some "industry leaders"...other site owners, "watchdogs", intelligent posters, and maybe even some people on the other side of the counter...to allow totally unbiased resolution of issues? A "Supreme Court" of sorts. It would need to include people of varying "affiliations" to smooth out any biases, people who normally may disagree (e.g. an RX mod, Shrink, The Major, Roberto, Peep, etc). But bringing them together under 1 umbrella for dispute resolution that can be based purely on the facts and not all the agenda-driven crap would be terrific.
a lot of the ideas posted are pretty far away from the focus of RX (line service, stats, etc). Probably don't want to get involved in that stuff IMO, there are plenty of other sites that do that stuff well.
Having steady sources of new content could be improved (more writers or more regular, focused columns)
Personally I have been saying RX should have a "player protection" plan for some time. Maybe it is feasible, maybe not. Lots of attempts have been made at other sites with minimal success. But that is the #1 thing a "watchdog" site can do (whether you call the RX a watchdog or not is personal preference I guess)
Does RX really want to break some ground? How about an "unbiased" dispute resolution procedure? You have an obvious bias in that you are taking ad money from some books but not others...how about getting together some "industry leaders"...other site owners, "watchdogs", intelligent posters, and maybe even some people on the other side of the counter...to allow totally unbiased resolution of issues? A "Supreme Court" of sorts. It would need to include people of varying "affiliations" to smooth out any biases, people who normally may disagree (e.g. an RX mod, Shrink, The Major, Roberto, Peep, etc). But bringing them together under 1 umbrella for dispute resolution that can be based purely on the facts and not all the agenda-driven crap would be terrific.
PM's are a huge resource at sites like 2+2. Yes you will get tons of spam at first, nothing a few quick bannings wont take care of though.
DO NOT have a list of registered users. These guys use it like a phone book. 2+2 killed the list and mass spam died with it. Make it crystal clear that spamming affiliate codes (or whatever) wont be tolerated, by anyone.
DO NOT have a list of registered users. These guys use it like a phone book. 2+2 killed the list and mass spam died with it. Make it crystal clear that spamming affiliate codes (or whatever) wont be tolerated, by anyone.
I'd like to see a sports invesment club/clubs for like each sport.Similar to a stock club/clubs.
You could have a like, gold club where people pool $5000, silver club, $2500 investment or bronze club $1000 invest.
You could use strict money mngt. guidleines for a daily play,based on the consensus of the members of that pool...if your like me and suck at hoops then invest and shut the fuck up and let the good guys make the picks...at the end of the season divy up the procedes.
This is not a scam I want no part of handling moneys I would like to invest in a trusted member backed by the RX in blood (so to speak)
This would be a lot of fun...I mean take 1000$ make 10% a month for a hoop season (6 mos.) thats about 750$ to the good that takes care of you air fare and a few blow jobs at the bash....and thats conservative.
You could have a like, gold club where people pool $5000, silver club, $2500 investment or bronze club $1000 invest.
You could use strict money mngt. guidleines for a daily play,based on the consensus of the members of that pool...if your like me and suck at hoops then invest and shut the fuck up and let the good guys make the picks...at the end of the season divy up the procedes.
This is not a scam I want no part of handling moneys I would like to invest in a trusted member backed by the RX in blood (so to speak)
This would be a lot of fun...I mean take 1000$ make 10% a month for a hoop season (6 mos.) thats about 750$ to the good that takes care of you air fare and a few blow jobs at the bash....and thats conservative.
