Posting on FBG's while being in FBG's Leagues (1 Viewer)

[Sleeper 43]

Being a longtime viewer (a year or two before I actually registered) of FBG's forums I've always came here to take advantage of good insight and news.

But ever since I became active in the forums and participating in leagues with plenty of FBG's members I feel like my ability to post my personal opinions has been effected. I cant help but be concerned about other owners knowing my user name and searching my posts or maybe even just stumbling on something to get a read on me , who I like , who I dont , etc etc.

From a Re-Draft perspective maybe not so much but in 3 of my Dynastys theirs probably a total of 24 active posters/viewers Im playing with.

I kinda liked it when no one on the boards knew what teams I owned and I could speak freely and remain anonymous.

Anyone else think of this kinda stuff or I am excessively paranoid?

 

[ImTheScientist]

I sometimes post things I do not believe. I post more so for debate factor than stating my personal opinions.

 

[David Yudkin]

I would say that 98% of my league mates are staff, board regulars, subscribers, or lurkers. If I go to the bathroom, people will know how many sheets I used.

I personally have found that it makes little difference when it comes down to being in a league with these people. I don't see them getting that big of an advantage, and it only really comes into play on later round picks and sleepers.

 

[Biabreakable]

I would say that 98% of my league mates are staff, board regulars, subscribers, or lurkers. If I go to the bathroom, people will know how many sheets I used. I personally have found that it makes little difference when it comes down to being in a league with these people. I don't see them getting that big of an advantage, and it only really comes into play on later round picks and sleepers.

Agreed.I may hold my tounge a bit leading up to a draft but for the most part I don't really care if my compitition knows what I am thinking about. As a matter of fact having public debate over some of these issues is often times validating of my position on things and lets my compitition know that I am not the only person who has a opinion about a player or situation. They can judge for themselves based off of a variety of viewpoints when reading discussions on this message board.Actualy you could look at it as free advertising. Sometimes owners come to me with a trade because of some comments I may have made about a player they have. There really is nothing to hide unless it is a player prospect that is flying under the radar. Then I may wait until that player is secured by me before mentioning it. But other than that there really is not much my compitition does not allready know imho.

 

[David Yudkin]

I would say that 98% of my league mates are staff, board regulars, subscribers, or lurkers. If I go to the bathroom, people will know how many sheets I used. I personally have found that it makes little difference when it comes down to being in a league with these people. I don't see them getting that big of an advantage, and it only really comes into play on later round picks and sleepers.

Agreed.I may hold my tounge a bit leading up to a draft but for the most part I don't really care if my compitition knows what I am thinking about. As a matter of fact having public debate over some of these issues is often times validating of my position on things and lets my compitition know that I am not the only person who has a opinion about a player or situation. They can judge for themselves based off of a variety of viewpoints when reading discussions on this message board.Actualy you could look at it as free advertising. Sometimes owners come to me with a trade because of some comments I may have made about a player they have. There really is nothing to hide unless it is a player prospect that is flying under the radar. Then I may wait until that player is secured by me before mentioning it. But other than that there really is not much my compitition does not allready know imho.

Actually, I know I'm on to something when people completely disagree with me. It's when others start agreeing that I get concerned . . .

 

[Beaumont]

Sometimes I will delay popping off my positive thoughts on a deep sleeper until I have secured them in one or more of my dynasty leagues ...

But, other than that, life is too short to think it makes that much difference. Most of the guys in my leagues post around as much as I do ... its a wash ...

For example, staffmembers' thoughts are there for the world to see any time you want to pull the rankings ... they still seem to be able to make their teams competitive regardless ...

Also, there are so many opinions, that you cant help but find yourself buried amongst other people ... I really dont think people are using a search function to find all of my posts to see if I will draft a guy ahead of them or trade someone on the cheap ...

 

[Jayrod]

Create and use an alias.

 

[Biabreakable]

I would say that 98% of my league mates are staff, board regulars, subscribers, or lurkers. If I go to the bathroom, people will know how many sheets I used. I personally have found that it makes little difference when it comes down to being in a league with these people. I don't see them getting that big of an advantage, and it only really comes into play on later round picks and sleepers.

Agreed.I may hold my tounge a bit leading up to a draft but for the most part I don't really care if my compitition knows what I am thinking about. As a matter of fact having public debate over some of these issues is often times validating of my position on things and lets my compitition know that I am not the only person who has a opinion about a player or situation. They can judge for themselves based off of a variety of viewpoints when reading discussions on this message board.Actualy you could look at it as free advertising. Sometimes owners come to me with a trade because of some comments I may have made about a player they have. There really is nothing to hide unless it is a player prospect that is flying under the radar. Then I may wait until that player is secured by me before mentioning it. But other than that there really is not much my compitition does not allready know imho.

Actually, I know I'm on to something when people completely disagree with me. It's when others start agreeing that I get concerned . . .

good point.But on the other hand I have been hard headed before and not willing to listen to reason as well.Kevan Barlow.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

Since this is one of the best and most well-known FF websites, it only makes sense that many of your leaguemates will be here. There are a handful of other sites that I visit regularly too, and I post my true thoughts on all the sites (sometimes bite my tongue about deep sleepers). I think of it this way - if you want to play in a competitive league, you have to assume the other owners are either here, or are lurking here. What fun what your league be if you were the only one getting "the skinny"? I am pretty sure I have a few leaguemates that never visit the FF websites; they basically log onto MFL and post their lineups once a week. Those owners tend to stick out like a sore thumb, and are the ones who end up with the top draft picks each year. I'd rather be the guy with the last pick in each round.

 

[SSOG]

If reading my posts gives my leaguemates an advantage, then let it- they certainly need it .

I might refrain mentioning a player during the draft if I'm hoping he'll fall a bit, but outside of that, what's the worst that can happen? If people in my league want to know how much I value someone, all they have to do is ask, since I believe in trading as fairly as possible.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

Create and use an alias.

This works only until you need to post your roster when asking for trade advice. It's very easy to spot another leaguemate's roster.

 

[Jayrod]

Create and use an alias.

This works only until you need to post your roster when asking for trade advice. It's very easy to spot another leaguemate's roster.

Then use your main username for that.I recently found out that I had been "discovered" by a member of one of my leagues and have now gone to posting all of my comments about players under another username. When I post things that could give him clues about who I am, I use the ID that's known. But that way, I can participate in player discussions without worrying about my opinions being found out before the draft. After the draft I won't care so much.

 

[BLOX]

I was curious about how many people in my leagues were users of this site. So, last year at the draft(s), once it was over, I went around and asked if they go here or somewhere else. Most of the time they didn't go anywhere and it didn't seem like they would even remember this site. The ones that went to sites seem to be locked on to DS because one guy used it and won a couple of years ago in one league. I've also seen others with FFtoday cheatsheets and such.

On Sunday I had a league meeting to discuss issues and select draft order and I brought up the DD to a couple of guys. They thought it would be too much work or a waste of money for something they already do themselves. Anyway, I was thrilled when they ended up in my division.

Of course online dynasty leagues are different, but everyone has different views on players so it's not that big of a deal. Besides, no one really listens to what most people say on here anyway.

Of course, I know who most of my teammates are, and pay extra special attention to what they write. I feel it gives me an advantage.

 

[omahabrad]

I don't worry about it, nobody listens to what have say anyway.

 

[Fighting Noles]

I would say that 98% of my league mates are staff, board regulars, subscribers, or lurkers. If I go to the bathroom, people will know how many sheets I used. I personally have found that it makes little difference when it comes down to being in a league with these people. I don't see them getting that big of an advantage, and it only really comes into play on later round picks and sleepers.

Agreed.I may hold my tounge a bit leading up to a draft but for the most part I don't really care if my compitition knows what I am thinking about. As a matter of fact having public debate over some of these issues is often times validating of my position on things and lets my compitition know that I am not the only person who has a opinion about a player or situation. They can judge for themselves based off of a variety of viewpoints when reading discussions on this message board.Actualy you could look at it as free advertising. Sometimes owners come to me with a trade because of some comments I may have made about a player they have. There really is nothing to hide unless it is a player prospect that is flying under the radar. Then I may wait until that player is secured by me before mentioning it. But other than that there really is not much my compitition does not allready know imho.

Actually, I know I'm on to something when people completely disagree with me. It's when others start agreeing that I get concerned . . .

I agree - I think the main purpose of these types of boards is the open & honest discussion of FF ideas and players' values. In fact, if I mention I'm high on a certain player and most disagree with me, then I know I might get that player a round later than I originally thought. If everyone agrees on the other hand, I know the guy is either overvalued or if I "want" him I'll have to reach. Either way, I usually "learn" more from an open/honest discussion...

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I would say that 98% of my league mates are staff, board regulars, subscribers, or lurkers. If I go to the bathroom, people will know how many sheets I used.

I personally have found that it makes little difference when it comes down to being in a league with these people. I don't see them getting that big of an advantage, and it only really comes into play on later round picks and sleepers.

Agreed.I may hold my tounge a bit leading up to a draft but for the most part I don't really care if my compitition knows what I am thinking about. As a matter of fact having public debate over some of these issues is often times validating of my position on things and lets my compitition know that I am not the only person who has a opinion about a player or situation. They can judge for themselves based off of a variety of viewpoints when reading discussions on this message board.

Actualy you could look at it as free advertising. Sometimes owners come to me with a trade because of some comments I may have made about a player they have. There really is nothing to hide unless it is a player prospect that is flying under the radar. Then I may wait until that player is secured by me before mentioning it. But other than that there really is not much my compitition does not allready know imho.

Actually, I know I'm on to something when people completely disagree with me. It's when others start agreeing that I get concerned . . .

I agree - I think the main purpose of these types of boards is the open & honest discussion of FF ideas and players' values. In fact, if I mention I'm high on a certain player and most disagree with me, then I know I might get that player a round later than I originally thought. If everyone agrees on the other hand, I know the guy is either overvalued or if I "want" him I'll have to reach. Either way, I usually "learn" more from an open/honest discussion...

 

[lions327]

I sometimes post things I do not believe. I post more so for debate factor than stating my personal opinions.

 

[-OZ-]

I sometimes post things I do not believe. I post more so for debate factor than stating my personal opinions.

At least he's admitting it now.FWIW, I'm honest when I post. As anyone should be.

 

[ookook]

I have long had the position that I give out free, honest advice to everyone in my leagues that care to ask.

It usually comes up during drafts (WDIP), but also potential trades or WDIS.

I do not really feel like it gives them much advantage. It does develop trust and where it really pays off is when I need a favor.

"Hey man, both my TEs are on bye this week, could you help me out?"

My experience is that beyond those that might ask (usually who have known me 10+ years), people are pretty set on what they want to do and do not bother so much with what others might be up to.