04-29-2022, 02:09 PM
(04-29-2022, 01:07 PM)bfine32 Wrote: This time of year we always have a debate about folks leaking the pick before it is announced on network TV. There's some debate on this in the "WELCOME DAX" and I just wanted to throw out my $0.02.
There's a thread (it's OFFICIAL and everything) where the draft is discussed:
http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Official-2022-NFL-Draft-Thread
This is a thread where board members have gone for years to discuss the draft as it happens on either ESPN or NFLN. Every year there's a member who feels they must share with folks information once they get it on services such as twittwer, news feds, ect...I assume they think those that want to discuss the draft don't have access to such sites. NEWSFLASH: They do, but prefer to discuss the picks as they happen on TV.
I will say for the most part last night was relatively "spoiler free". There were a couple wanna be Ian Rapoports "breaking trades" before they were announced on TV, but the picks were never spoiled.
Then we have the issue of Welcome DAX. I get the desire to be first, but can we posted it such as WELCOME PICK 31 or WELCOME 2nd ROUNDER...Then later as the OP you have the ability to go back and change the title to the players name.
Of course I can make no demands, simply ask. If you want to discuss the draft as it unfolds on ESPN/NFLN please do so. If you want to be the first to deliver breaking news, perhaps we can start a separate "Breaking news" thread.
I think this is a reasonable suggestion, bfine. I personally don't enjoy watching the draft on TV. I like knowing information as it happens I.E. Twitter speed. I don't want to wait for a commercial break or whatever it may be to find out who Cincinnati picked when I can find it prior. There were picks that were announced online several minutes before being broadcast on the TV. Having two separate threads for those who want to watch with delayed info on TV and those who want to discuss as it is announced would be a fine resolution.
Really, this issue isn't much different than the gameday threads. I have had countless big plays or touchdowns spoiled for me due to watching on a stream vs. folks watching on TV. It does kind of stink to refresh the thread and find out I am so far behind that in two plays, Chase scores a big touchdown, but it is what it is. Moving forward, having these two threads would be something that would work well imo.
