g13webb Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 9:01 PM, Hodgy said: Sums up a ridiculous idea. I agree, one of the most stupid ideas I can remember. What's stopping opposing fans voting for the weakest riders???? Turns the meeting into a lottery...…… If they want to use the social media to connect with their fans why not have the schedule and program on your phone/handset. Fair enough, have heats 14 and 15 for dominated riders, but let the Manager make the decisions.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Even when the BSPA recognise and attempt to embrace modern technology, they get it wrong. A Red backwards wearing your blazer move. Anyway, how will this use of social media bring more fans as paying supporters into the stadiums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, g13webb said: I agree, one of the most stupid ideas I can remember. What's stopping opposing fans voting for the weakest riders???? Turns the meeting into a lottery...…… If they want to use the social media to connect with their fans why not have the schedule and program on your phone/handset. Fair enough, have heats 14 and 15 for dominated riders, but let the Manager make the decisions.. The manager puts forward 4 riders for the vote - that stops opposing fans voting for the 3 weakest riders so not the lottery you fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: The manager puts forward 4 riders for the vote - that stops opposing fans voting for the 3 weakest riders so not the lottery you fear Some people don't seem to be grasping it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 28 minutes ago, tellboy said: Some people don't seem to be grasping it yet I am grasping it crystal clear, I understand that four riders will be named by the Team Manager, but what stopping opposing fans voting for the weakest to suit their team and riders, ?? Like I say , a ridiculous idea. Keep it simple and address the real problems, not make new ones..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, g13webb said: I am grasping it crystal clear, I understand that four riders will be named by the Team Manager, but what stopping opposing fans voting for the weakest to suit their team and riders, ?? Like I say , a ridiculous idea. Keep it simple and address the real problems, not make new ones..... If its the top 4 nominated and the weakest are voted for then how is that likely to differ from a team manager pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, g13webb said: I am grasping it crystal clear, I understand that four riders will be named by the Team Manager, but what stopping opposing fans voting for the weakest to suit their team and riders, ?? Like I say , a ridiculous idea. Keep it simple and address the real problems, not make new ones..... What's to stop fans of both sides doing that, thus evening things out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/not-just-another-meeting-for-the-fans-1-5971208 A good read for both sets of supporters to whet the appetite for tomorrow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) In a close meeting that could still go either way,, it's actually important which riders the fans choose,,, on a one sided meeting it makes no difference. Is there anything stopping the TM telling its fans how to vote? Edited April 3, 2019 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Will be the first East Anglian derby i have missed in 47 years ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: In a close meeting that could still go either way,, it's actually important which riders the fans choose,,, on a one sided meeting it makes no difference. Is there anything stopping the TM telling its fans how to vote? No.... And will the TM have access to the riders twitter accounts to gain 7 votes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) So the TM can say to the voters we would like rider a and b in heat 14 please. So what's the point,,,, unless it's just to make the 50 odd kids feel involved Edited April 3, 2019 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 That’s how much these fixtures mean to some.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Vote for your opposition top rider could be a good call Eg against Lynn Robert Lambert would be expected to win 15 so get him in 14 where the rivals have voted in our weaker pair Yes he would most likely win but gives a better chance in 15 If the Lynn TM doesnt put Lambert in the 4 in order to ringfence for 15 then you get the chance to vote in a weaker rider ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: So the TM can say to the voters we would like rider a and b in heat 14 please. So what's the point,,,, unless it's just to make the 50 odd kids feel involved And we wouldn’t want that, would we? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) If you are slightly behind you wold have to put your best 2 in 14 to give yourself a chance of winning. And if just ahead the same. Edited April 3, 2019 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 No surprise really at who is slagging the idea off before seeing it in action. To me if you only have four riders you would want to be involved in the nominated heats then you only put forward four names and it’s as broad as it is long who goes in which heat. If you have more than four and/or want to protect somebody for heat fifteen then you leave that rider out of the poll. I would imagine it would be very rare for opposing supporters to be able to vote for a makeweight in an attempt to weaken the other sides chances. As I’ve said before this might only last a season and not really work but it’s a new idea which embraces social media and they are trying something different to engage people. Let’s give it a chance and see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 TBH I’m a bit confused with all the ifs buts and maybes over this. Think I’ll just watch heat 14 and leave all this voting nonsense to you lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Ward Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Agree with you Bagpus let’s just see how it pans out and then give an opinion. Im going with a couple of mates to Ipswich, where do the Lynn fans stand at Foxhall? Edited April 3, 2019 by Clive Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 6 hours ago, g13webb said: I agree, one of the most stupid ideas I can remember. What's stopping opposing fans voting for the weakest riders???? Turns the meeting into a lottery...…… If they want to use the social media to connect with their fans why not have the schedule and program on your phone/handset. Fair enough, have heats 14 and 15 for dominated riders, but let the Manager make the decisions.. I agree, why give fans more reasons not to go. Remember those ridiculous extra heats in the KOC a few years ago. I avoided those meetings like the plague. All of these gimmicks won't put many extra bums on the seats, if any. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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