Can we have a sticky about posting spoliers

[gest12645]

if you are smart, just stay of all boxing sites and forums when there has been a fight and you are avoiding the results . But for some of the people out there , i agree with o.p

[Kev]

When there is just a single fight card on it's not so bad and I agree with what you say. But tonight the Americans had to watch Khan on tape delay and both Showtime and HBO cards clashed so it's common sense that most people aren't all going to watch the fights at the same time.

I know it's easy to get excited immediately after a big fight, especially an upset, but it's not too hard to contain yourself for just the title and then go off in like an excited crazy person in the actual thread.

[gest12645]

It happens to alot of people , i did it last week so i cant blame anyone. People are just people. but im sure it would benefit everyone if there was a spoiler thread visible to everyone

[Mars_ax]

When there is just a single fight card on it's not so bad and I agree with what you say. But tonight the Americans had to watch Khan on tape delay and both Showtime and HBO cards clashed so it's common sense that most people aren't all going to watch the fights at the same time.

I know it's easy to get excited immediately after a big fight, especially an upset, but it's not too hard to contain yourself for just the title and then go off in like an excited crazy person in the actual thread.

I'm a little confused about this whole "spoiler" thing, once a fight is being shown live (whether or not you are able to see it) it's fair game and usually being watched around the world. Therefore, you should be able to post whatever you want about it, if someone is unable see the fight and/or doesn't want to know the results, then either don't read posts/threads about the fight, or stay off the forum? "Spoilers" seem to be divisive, and a source of dissension for the members here, that's my 2 cents.

[greynotsoold]

Years ago, 1980-something, Curry was fighting Gianfranco Rossi. We had plans, about ten of us, to meet and watch the fight, which was in Italy that evening. On the way home from work, on a sports call-in radio show, they gave the result. Now, everybody expected Curry to win, but not everybody knew the rounds, or the number of knockdowns. Made $200 that night, then gave it back buying drinks at the bar after the fight.
What I'm saying, got to roll with the punches.

[generalbulldog]

When there is just a single fight card on it's not so bad and I agree with what you say. But tonight the Americans had to watch Khan on tape delay and both Showtime and HBO cards clashed so it's common sense that most people aren't all going to watch the fights at the same time.

I know it's easy to get excited immediately after a big fight, especially an upset, but it's not too hard to contain yourself for just the title and then go off in like an excited crazy person in the actual thread.

I'm a little confused about this whole "spoiler" thing, once a fight is being shown live (whether or not you are able to see it) it's fair game and usually being watched around the world. Therefore, you should be able to post whatever you want about it, if someone is unable see the fight and/or doesn't want to know the results, then either don't read posts/threads about the fight, or stay off the forum? "Spoilers" seem to be divisive, and a source of dissension for the members here, that's my 2 cents.

The thing is that there could be many reasons why someone missed a fight. And if they do, they generally logged in to find a download link. But guess what with a title like "Lopez knocked out in 7th," or "Victor Ortiz is Amazing," blazed across the boards it's going to be hard to miss, when one is scrolling down towards the download section.

It's called common courtesy. It might be fair game, but you're going to piss off people.

[Spicoli]

Also take in considerration...theres that word again....that many thread are in motion with predictions leading right up to the fight. We had along run where no threads were stickied so it was pot-luck. Internationally its a scramble. Nothing is lost by editing a thread title with a tag indicating the fight has began. Its not always clear at all with these networks...sort of looking out for your forum brotheren ha.

You spend months looking forward to a match, if its some outside news source, radio etc that really can't be helped. No one is told not to discuss or left out. Just courtesy as time zones are off. Like a do not disturb sign hung on the door.

[BIG H]

Funnt thread

Going onto a boxing forum shortly after a big fight and expecting not to be given clues about the outcome of the fight is like a paedophile going into mothercare and not expecting to see any kids

[Kev]

Funnt thread

Going onto a boxing forum shortly after a big fight and expecting not to be given clues about the outcome of the fight is like a paedophile going into mothercare and not expecting to see any kids

Look tubs we were already in here becuase two cards were running at the same time. I was chatting in the rbr with the HBO crowd. Common sense says that people can't watch both so in these cases why not put up a sticky asking if people not reveal results right away?

I don't understand the mentality that says 'No I would prefer to drive away fight fans when the big fights are happening'.

You are an awful mod, Josh is much better than you.

Also, the mods always edit the titles anyway after someone complains so why not try and save yourself a job. Premempt and prevent.

[Mars_ax]

When there is just a single fight card on it's not so bad and I agree with what you say. But tonight the Americans had to watch Khan on tape delay and both Showtime and HBO cards clashed so it's common sense that most people aren't all going to watch the fights at the same time.

I know it's easy to get excited immediately after a big fight, especially an upset, but it's not too hard to contain yourself for just the title and then go off in like an excited crazy person in the actual thread.

I'm a little confused about this whole "spoiler" thing, once a fight is being shown live (whether or not you are able to see it) it's fair game and usually being watched around the world. Therefore, you should be able to post whatever you want about it, if someone is unable see the fight and/or doesn't want to know the results, then either don't read posts/threads about the fight, or stay off the forum? "Spoilers" seem to be divisive, and a source of dissension for the members here, that's my 2 cents.

The thing is that there could be many reasons why someone missed a fight. And if they do, they generally logged in to find a download link. But guess what with a title like "Lopez knocked out in 7th," or "Victor Ortiz is Amazing," blazed across the boards it's going to be hard to miss, when one is scrolling down towards the download section.

It's called common courtesy. It might be fair game, but you're going to piss off people.

I can see that, it's OK to discuss the fights in a fight thread, but don't post a thread with a title that makes it obvious who won or gives the result away.

Thanks for clarifying, i'm certainly not here to piss anyone off.

[Kev]

When there is just a single fight card on it's not so bad and I agree with what you say. But tonight the Americans had to watch Khan on tape delay and both Showtime and HBO cards clashed so it's common sense that most people aren't all going to watch the fights at the same time.

I know it's easy to get excited immediately after a big fight, especially an upset, but it's not too hard to contain yourself for just the title and then go off in like an excited crazy person in the actual thread.

I'm a little confused about this whole "spoiler" thing, once a fight is being shown live (whether or not you are able to see it) it's fair game and usually being watched around the world. Therefore, you should be able to post whatever you want about it, if someone is unable see the fight and/or doesn't want to know the results, then either don't read posts/threads about the fight, or stay off the forum? "Spoilers" seem to be divisive, and a source of dissension for the members here, that's my 2 cents.

The thing is that there could be many reasons why someone missed a fight. And if they do, they generally logged in to find a download link. But guess what with a title like "Lopez knocked out in 7th," or "Victor Ortiz is Amazing," blazed across the boards it's going to be hard to miss, when one is scrolling down towards the download section.

It's called common courtesy. It might be fair game, but you're going to piss off people.

I can see that, it's OK to discuss the fights in a fight thread, but don't post a thread with a title that makes it obvious who won or gives the result away.

Thanks for clarifying, i'm certainly not here to piss anyone off.

That's all that's being asked for mate.

Yesterday the HBO and Showtime cards both ran at the same time so we couldn't watch both live.

Many of us like to be in here live during the fights and chat during rounds, and I did for the Ortiz Berto fight. Unfortunately people put the results of the other card on the main board as well.

Also Amir Khan fought on a tape delay last night so people in the US saw the fight a few hours after those of us in the UK.

It's not a big deal to just be considerate of these facts and not post spoilers.

[Mars_ax]

When there is just a single fight card on it's not so bad and I agree with what you say. But tonight the Americans had to watch Khan on tape delay and both Showtime and HBO cards clashed so it's common sense that most people aren't all going to watch the fights at the same time.

I know it's easy to get excited immediately after a big fight, especially an upset, but it's not too hard to contain yourself for just the title and then go off in like an excited crazy person in the actual thread.

I'm a little confused about this whole "spoiler" thing, once a fight is being shown live (whether or not you are able to see it) it's fair game and usually being watched around the world. Therefore, you should be able to post whatever you want about it, if someone is unable see the fight and/or doesn't want to know the results, then either don't read posts/threads about the fight, or stay off the forum? "Spoilers" seem to be divisive, and a source of dissension for the members here, that's my 2 cents.

The thing is that there could be many reasons why someone missed a fight. And if they do, they generally logged in to find a download link. But guess what with a title like "Lopez knocked out in 7th," or "Victor Ortiz is Amazing," blazed across the boards it's going to be hard to miss, when one is scrolling down towards the download section.

It's called common courtesy. It might be fair game, but you're going to piss off people.

I can see that, it's OK to discuss the fights in a fight thread, but don't post a thread with a title that makes it obvious who won or gives the result away.

Thanks for clarifying, i'm certainly not here to piss anyone off.

That's all that's being asked for mate.

Yesterday the HBO and Showtime cards both ran at the same time so we couldn't watch both live.

Many of us like to be in here live during the fights and chat during rounds, and I did for the Ortiz Berto fight. Unfortunately people put the results of the other card on the main board as well.

Also Amir Khan fought on a tape delay last night so people in the US saw the fight a few hours after those of us in the UK.

It's not a big deal to just be considerate of these facts and not post spoilers.

Now that I understand, I totally agree with you.

Cheers

[Dark Lord Al]

if you are smart, just stay of all boxing sites and forums when there has been a fight and you are avoiding the results . But for some of the people out there , i agree with o.p

Complicated stuff ! who would have thought of that ?

[Mark TKO]

have said it before I don't agree with all this spoiler shit

when i want to avoid a fight result I stay off internet altogether - never mind a fucking boxing site !

don't even read my texts in case i have been messaged with a comment regarding the result.

its what you have to do in these days of information overload I'm afraid. Fact

[Spicoli]

I think its a fair enough point and doesn't hurt to effort a bit of common courtesy...although you cant slip into some overely sensitive politically correct state. Can avoid the site but often times with air times uncertain, tape delays and streams here only way to view its a catch 22...you take your chances skimming the surface....still interacting leading up to fight only to find out its halfway over. Locally HBO and Showtime can be spotty as hell about whats live, same day tape or duel international telecast. At times you dont know until it begins. Not like we're talking days here just a few hours.