Making Shark Pool Better (Was: "Shark pool is even more unreadable than ever. Rant.") (1 Viewer)

[culdeus]

What is going on in there with all the player threads on auto bump? You can't find team threads or hawk screech or whatever raider is on about this year.

Can't those player threads be their own forearm?

Have a great season

EDIT: Changed title

 

[Yo Mama]

What is going on in there with all the player threads on auto bump? You can't find team threads or hawk screech or whatever raider is on about this year.

Can't those player threads be their own forearm?

Have a great season

I never go over there but had to check. It’s just one guy spamming rotoworld blurbs for each player. Is that what people want to see there?

 

[DA RAIDERS]

What is going on in there with all the player threads on auto bump? You can't find team threads or hawk screech or whatever raider is on about this year.

Can't those player threads be their own forearm?

Have a great season

Wat?

 

[Dwayne Hoover]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I do like the idea of player threads having their own forum. Not only would it unclutter the Shark Pool it would make the player threads easier to find later in the week.

 

[-OZ-]

I do like the idea of player threads having their own forum. Not only would it unclutter the Shark Pool it would make the player threads easier to find later in the week.

Totally agreed. They first page right now has two non-player specific threads.
I’d almost want another forum for team threads too.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many responded that they liked those posts and poster.

 

[zamboni]

It's far from ideal, but you get used to the formatting/structure as you spend time there.

I'm fine with it overall as long as threads don't devolve into trollery/personal attacks.

 

[bcat01]

This is not new, but it seems like there are more than any other year. I wonder if it is due to fewer people posting in the Shark Pool so the player threads are not getting bumped down.

 

[3C's]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

 

[ChiefD]

Agree.

 

[culdeus]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

 

[massraider]

This is not new, but it seems like there are more than any other year. I wonder if it is due to fewer people posting in the Shark Pool so the player threads are not getting bumped down.

This.

When people are crawling over each other to bump other stuff, it didn't matter.

Less traffic, and this is what it is

 

[zamboni]

This is not new, but it seems like there are more than any other year. I wonder if it is due to fewer people posting in the Shark Pool so the player threads are not getting bumped down.

This.

When people are crawling over each other to bump other stuff, it didn't matter.

Less traffic, and this is what it is

Yes - it's definitely much less active than it used to be, not helped by the abundance of other social media outlets. As for threads, IIRC a few years back Joe asked the Shark Pool if they wanted several individual player threads or more robust generic ones. I think most landed on the individual ones. I don't think it's a big deal either way - can't please everyone.

 

[massraider]

I don't think it's a big deal either way - can't please everyone

I think deciding to NOT please the guys who lurk rather than post, but are annoyed at the crippling and inhumane torture of clicking on Page 2 was probably the right move.

 

[Capella]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many liked it.

You’ll still see the thread though. What’s the point in that.

 

[Mitchie]

Add me to the list of not being a fan of this, I go to other sources for player info, this is where to go to hear what people are chatting about

 

[3C's]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

If I'm being frank man, the Quentin Johnston with 2 catches for 9 yards info was crucial.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many liked it.

You’ll still see the thread though. What’s the point in that.

Not sure what you mean.

 

[eoMMan]

It looks like he's just reposting stuff from Rotoworld.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Totally agreed. Game threads are dropping to page 2 an hour after the game is over because we need to know that some Tight End no one cares about caught 2 balls for 14 yards.

 

[belljr]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many liked it.

You’ll still see the thread though. What’s the point in that.

No you don't

 

[massraider]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many liked it.

You’ll still see the thread though. What’s the point in that.

Not sure what you mean.

If Faust or the other guy started the thread, you won't see it.

If they add to the Lamar Jackson thread, started by some handsome genius, you still see the thread, and it still gets bumped.

 

[zamboni]

Totally agreed. Game threads are dropping to page 2 an hour after the game is over because we need to know that some Tight End no one cares about caught 2 balls for 14 yards.

That's actually pretty huge these days.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many liked it.

Same. I criticized that guy for spamming a player thread with Rotoworld stuff and got a ton of pushback over it. I just figure it's what people in that forum want, and what do I care because I'm hardly over there anyway.

 

[beer 30]

More than the "what's normal?" and "who's the best basketball player?" threads here?

 

[Mitchie]

ironic thing is name of forum is shark pool - NFL talk

 

[-OZ-]

More than the "what's normal?" and "who's the best basketball player?" threads here?

Some of us like the normal threads!
And no, there aren’t a full page of them.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Agreed. I have always been annoyed with that but to be fair its been going on for years now.

If I want outside content, Ill figure out what sources I want to use and for what player and just do that myself.

Some like it. I made a comment somewhere recently that Faust was my first use of the ignore function years ago, and I was surprised how many liked it.

Same. I criticized that guy for spamming a player thread with Rotoworld stuff and got a ton of pushback over it. I just figure it's what people in that forum want, and what do I care because I'm hardly over there anyway.

100% this, and it was probably a decade ago that I was over there and ignored him anyway.

I was honestly surprised by the pushback and love for Faust, but I guess more feel the opposite and it ands to the threads being more of a one stop for info?

 

[fruity pebbles]

Always seemed a little strange that people wanted a full page of stat lines

 

[bcat01]

Maybe each team could have a player stat thread and he could post the stats in there? Each week could have one post in the thread for all players.

 

[Capella]

Is Faust a staff member? He’s not doing all of that for free is he?

 

[simey]

Maybe each team could have a player stat thread and he could post the stats in there? Each week could have one post in the thread for all players.

There is a News section on FBG that post all that stuff. I think it is unnecessary to post the post-game stats of every offensive starter (or most of them) in the NFL in the SP. People who play FF know where to find stats to players. I ignore it, but since this thread is talking about it, I do think the spamming of the info is more obstructive than being a helpful tool.

 

[Mitchie]

Is Faust a staff member? He’s not doing all of that for free is he?

my guess is these guys do this as a hobby

 

[Joe Bryant]

Is Faust a staff member? He’s not doing all of that for free is he?

He's not on staff. He posts on his own.

 

[Joe Bryant]

I think the better question would be what people want to see.

Lots of discussion is very player specific.

But game threads are always fun too even though they obviously fade after the game.

What format would you folks like?

 

[Buckna]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

Appears to be a new guy doing it unless Faust has an alias. At least when Faust did it, it was not like 5 seconds after a game ended when there are other games and stuff going on. Monday morning is the time to post stuff like that.

Even then, its of dubious usefulness. The stat lines are one thing, but Roto notoriously has terrible commentary filled with bias and hot takes and it has for many years.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Maybe each team could have a player stat thread and he could post the stats in there? Each week could have one post in the thread for all players.

There is a News section on FBG that post all that stuff. I think it is unnecessary to post the post-game stats of every offensive starter (or most of them) in the NFL in the SP. People who play FF know where to find stats to players. I ignore it, but since this thread is talking about it, I do think the spamming of the info is more obstructive than being a helpful tool.

This is where it would be good to get more detail on what folks mean. Lots of time, the stats are very intertwined with news.

Joe Burrow was bad yesterday. Here's the stats. And hopefully some discussion ensues on that player.

Right?

 

[Joe Bryant]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

Appears to be a new guy doing it unless Faust has an alias. At least when Faust did it, it was not like 5 seconds after a game ended when there are other games and stuff going on. Monday morning is the time to post stuff like that.

Even then, its of dubious usefulness. The stat lines are one thing, but Roto notoriously has terrible commentary filled with bias and hot takes and it has for many years.

Which poster are you talking about?

 

[belljr]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

Appears to be a new guy doing it unless Faust has an alias. At least when Faust did it, it was not like 5 seconds after a game ended when there are other games and stuff going on. Monday morning is the time to post stuff like that.

Even then, its of dubious usefulness. The stat lines are one thing, but Roto notoriously has terrible commentary filled with bias and hot takes and it has for many years.

Which poster are you talking about?

i think he means this

WR D.J. Moore, CHI

I'll be surprised if he clears 1k yards with Fields. DJM is good, but he's not on AJ Brown's level. I hope I'm wrong because I own him everywhere.

forums.footballguys.com

 

[mr. furley]

What is going on in there with all the player threads on auto bump? You can't find team threads or hawk screech or whatever raider is on about this year.

Can't those player threads be their own forearm?

Have a great season

I never go over there but had to check. It’s just one guy spamming rotoworld blurbs for each player. Is that what people want to see there?

wonder if it's the same guy spamming the Packers sub-reddit with a new thread for individual video clips of every single play from yesterday's game

 

[General Malaise]

I have considered starting NFL related threads in here - the FFA - but didn't want to be disruptive. For instance, the NBA, college football and MLB threads in here are vastly more interesting and thought provoking than the typical Shark Pool thread about Player X or Team Y.

For an example, I would love a thread discussing what team/player was the biggest disappointment in week 1? I don't think that thread topic gets the same meaty discussion in the SP that it would get in the FFA. But does it belong here? I dunno.

 

[Buckna]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

Appears to be a new guy doing it unless Faust has an alias. At least when Faust did it, it was not like 5 seconds after a game ended when there are other games and stuff going on. Monday morning is the time to post stuff like that.

Even then, its of dubious usefulness. The stat lines are one thing, but Roto notoriously has terrible commentary filled with bias and hot takes and it has for many years.

Which poster are you talking about?

The Frankman posted a ton of these kind of bumps yesterday. Nothing wrong with it if thats what he wants to do though. Personally would rather see it like this morning though instead of while afternoon games are going.

 

[Joe Bryant]

A for effort by that guy for spending a couple of hours bumping threads with useless info on barely used players

So it's not a bot? Sheesh

Appears to be a new guy doing it unless Faust has an alias. At least when Faust did it, it was not like 5 seconds after a game ended when there are other games and stuff going on. Monday morning is the time to post stuff like that.

Even then, its of dubious usefulness. The stat lines are one thing, but Roto notoriously has terrible commentary filled with bias and hot takes and it has for many years.

Which poster are you talking about?

i think he means this

WR D.J. Moore, CHI

I'll be surprised if he clears 1k yards with Fields. DJM is good, but he's not on AJ Brown's level. I hope I'm wrong because I own him everywhere.

forums.footballguys.com

But isn't DJ Moore with just 25 yards on two catches newsworthy?

 

[Joe Bryant]

For an example, I would love a thread discussing what team/player was the biggest disappointment in week 1? I don't think that thread topic gets the same meaty discussion in the SP that it would get in the FFA. But does it belong here? I dunno.

Absolutely that would be a great thread for Shark Pool.

You don't think it would be?

 

[simey]

This is where it would be good to get more detail on what folks mean. Lots of time, the stats are very intertwined with news.

Joe click on page 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 of the SP, and you will see the spamming of stats.

 

[SWC]

i dont know about the new guy but to the extent anyone is speaking ill of faust i disagree 100 percent that brohan is really doing the lords work and has been for decades at this point i mean it that guy spends a lot of time putting information about players in the threads and it helps a lot of people just my two cents but that faust guy is a bromigo take that to the bank

 

[Mitchie]

Maybe each team could have a player stat thread and he could post the stats in there? Each week could have one post in the thread for all players.

There is a News section on FBG that post all that stuff. I think it is unnecessary to post the post-game stats of every offensive starter (or most of them) in the NFL in the SP. People who play FF know where to find stats to players. I ignore it, but since this thread is talking about it, I do think the spamming of the info is more obstructive than being a helpful tool.

This is where it would be good to get more detail on what folks mean. Lots of time, the stats are very intertwined with news.

Joe Burrow was bad yesterday. Here's the stats. And hopefully some discussion ensues on that player.

Right?

my view is that nearly everyone knows Burrow had a bad game, if someone wants to comment on it don't think the stats are going to prompt them. Possibly if someone's game was highly noteworthy such as in this case posting stats isn't necessarily a bad thing. I think the issue is just there's so many posts that are just posting players stats i.e. Waller 4 catches for 40 yards that don't lead to any type of discussion anyway.

 

[timschochet]

I have a problem with the Shark Pool that I can’t figure out: game threads don’t appear on my phone- I have to be on a laptop to see them. On my phone I can never access them unless it’s on the main page (the title page that displays the current thread being posted in on each subforum.)

 

[Mitchie]

btw, i think the articles/links that are posted by these posters are great and quite helpful