Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

Elaine Krugman — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:48:47 GMT

Hey, Kirk, did you forget about your post? Now there are TWO threads I have to avoid while I am checking the forums during commercials tonight... Kirk, if you look at this post again, I just said there are now two threads I had to avoid. Earlier, you had suggested we all post Olympics-related content to Ande's thread. So, by starting a new thread, the Olympics content is now on two threads; both of which need to be avoided if you aren't watching the live streaming and waiting until prime time to see the results. So, no, I don't look at either thread until after I have watched the prime time coverage. Orca, if you look at my post again, I don't watch the commercials; I read the forums (and take care of, ummm, business) during commercials. :D

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

knelson — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:00:45 GMT

Hey, Kirk, did you forget about your post? Now there are TWO threads I have to avoid while I am checking the forums during commercials tonight... What do you mean? What other thread? I guess you mean the 200 free pick 'em thread? Well, there's no spoiler in the title. I thought it would be pretty obvious that one should be avoided if you hadn't seen the results yet.

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

orca1946 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:26:22 GMT

You WATCH the commercials ?????????????????:cane: That's why we use fast forward on the DVR:bolt:

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

Elaine Krugman — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:44:55 GMT

In fact since there's already an Olympics thread it's probably best to just post there: 2012 Olympics: Swimming - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums Hey, Kirk, did you forget about your post? Now there are TWO threads I have to avoid while I am checking the forums during commercials tonight...

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

orca1946 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:31:08 GMT

Day one had 67 hours of programing to watch in 24 hours ----- how do we do that even with fast forward :bolt:???

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swimcat — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:00:03 GMT

Come work for Swimming World. This time of year, it's a great place to be! I get paid to immerse myself in the biggest meet of the year. I am available and speak 5 languages. :)

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Former Member — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:58:01 GMT

Park Tae-Hwan is out of the final for false starting in prelims which is disappointing because that was going to be a good final. Park Tae-Hwan false start - YouTube

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Allen Stark — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:10:48 GMT

He's back- www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../31411.asp . I'd like to hear the rationale.It sure looked like he false started.Is he just an awesome starter,were there extenuating circumstances,did the IOC chicken out? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Allen Stark — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:05:28 GMT

Amazing.To false start in a prelim of the 400 for an experienced swimmer is very strange and disappointing.

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Jeff Commings — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:35:56 GMT

That would be nice if I had a job that I could ignore and just sit in front of a computer, or be allowed to use a cell phone all day (again, ignoring a job), which of course my phone doesn't do the internet thing either. :) I'll just wait for tape delay, and just pretend to not see anything on the forums before the 8:00pm showing on tv. Come work for Swimming World. This time of year, it's a great place to be! I get paid to immerse myself in the biggest meet of the year.

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Former Member — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 05:36:13 GMT

Amazing.To false start in a prelim of the 400 for an experienced swimmer is very strange and disappointing. Sorry, but it looked clean to me. He may have twitched but not before the gun.

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Bobinator — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:49:51 GMT

I'm so happy Park is back in the 400! I hate it when the top dogs don't even get to swim the race. I hope this stokes his fire for an outta-body final!!

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__steve__ — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:40:01 GMT

The spoiler is unspoiled. Thank You FINA! Park is still the man, -eh

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Former Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:16:44 GMT

Just because you are too lazy to get up at 2:00 AM for the prelims, If it's of any consolation Kirk, you can watch everything from your computer or phone in real time. www.nbcolympics.com/.../index.html On a side note, this has got be tough on the athletes from the west coast. Early morning prelims with a 7 hour time lag is indeed the wee hours.

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

jaadams1 — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:31:57 GMT

If it's of any consolation Kirk, you can watch everything from your computer or phone in real time. www.nbcolympics.com/.../index.html On a side note, this has got be tough on the athletes from the west coast. Early morning prelims with a 7 hour time lag is indeed the wee hours. That would be nice if I had a job that I could ignore and just sit in front of a computer, or be allowed to use a cell phone all day (again, ignoring a job), which of course my phone doesn't do the internet thing either. :) I'll just wait for tape delay, and just pretend to not see anything on the forums before the 8:00pm showing on tv.

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chowsh — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:31:04 GMT

well i know i'm an outlier, but i like to know the results; it doesn't take away from the excitement of still watching the race for me! so if anyone wants to start a "spoiler alert!" thread, i for one would be reading it! (yeah i know, i can try to get on the nbc site with millions of other internet users...) go team usa!:cheerleader:

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knelson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:29:11 GMT

On a side note, this has got be tough on the athletes from the west coast. Early morning prelims with a 7 hour time lag is indeed the wee hours. They've had time to acclimate. I believe they've been training in Europe for the last couple weeks.

RE: Olympic Results: No Spoilers in Titles Please!

knelson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:45:27 GMT

Just because you are too lazy to get up at 2:00 AM for the prelims, you want the rest of us to play fair? Yes. That's what I'm hoping.

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Rob Copeland — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:40:46 GMT

Since many of us might be waiting for the tape-delayed broadcast could everyone please refrain from putting any spoilers in thread titles? In fact since there's already an Olympics thread it's probably best to just postCaveat aqueous Just because you are too lazy to get up at 2:00 AM for the prelims, you want the rest of us to play fair? I assume tomorrow’s Men’s 400 IM and other events will create a lot of forum and general internet buzz. If you want to be tape-delayed surprised, your best bet is to stay of your computer! We won’t be taking down any spoiling threads/posts, but I personally pledge to not post any swimming performances until after you left coasters have a chance to experience it first hand. Albeit many hours after the real deal.

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knelson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:38:27 GMT

What's your cell #, btw? It's 800-588-2300 Empire...

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aquageek — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:36:24 GMT

Since many of us might be waiting for the tape-delayed broadcast could everyone please refrain from putting any spoilers in thread titles? No way, Jose. You get MNF at a decent hour so I'm taking my revenge. What's your cell #, btw?

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Elaine Krugman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:33:09 GMT

Since many of us might be waiting for the tape-delayed broadcast could everyone please refrain from putting any spoilers in thread titles? In fact since there's already an Olympics thread it's probably best to just post there: 2012 Olympics: Swimming - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums I figure that one's fair game. Everyone can choose to avoid that thread if they don't want to see the results as they happen. As an unknowing spoiler during the trials (and feeling bad because of it :blush: ), I agree! I vow NOT to be a spoiler again when (I hope!) Cullen Jones wins a medal. :D I also agree with keeping Olympic posts on Ande's thread. Ande has done a great job on posting links for the Olympics, as well as the schedule. It's a great one-stop resource for the Olympics! :applaud: Goooooo Team U.S.A.! :cheerleader: