We've got the Power Rankings (again), NFL playoff contenders and pretenders
We're back to our normal routine. Big thanks to @grayruby and @realBitcoinDog for holding the fort while I was on vacation.
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416 sats \ 6 replies \ @gnilma 23 Dec
GR really puts the emphasis on me voting on his list. But I need to clarify I was having breakfast with my wife at the time and casted my vote just by a quick eye test. Your list have my vote, but said list may or may not have my approval after working out my own rankings list.
I agree why I had OKC over the Celtics was pretty much for the same reason Undisciplined outlined. OKC are hustling on both offense and defense; while Celtics just come out and chuck up a bunch of 3's. The way the Celtics are playing isn't that fun to watch and they are not playing hard enough for me to give them number 1. That said, I really hope the Celtics turn it up and show a playoff mode come playoff time.
To be fair, switching to the Magic from the Pacers for the prediction contest is a major upgrade for GR. And I do understand your strategy there. Plus, the Magic is a fun team to watch. They are playing hard and playing well, even without their stars. Wish you the best of luck.
This season really feels like the time of the old guard has passed, and the up and coming generation is really taking over. I agree there are certain games where teams just keep on chucking up 3's, even when they're missing. But certain teams and certain players are just plain fun to watch. I guess as viewers, we really have to pick which team / players to watch, and that greatly affect your experience. Don't tell me Wemby having a 30 point double double (with 10 blocks as the other double digit stat) the other night against the Trail Blazers isn't fun to watch.
Did you guys catch any games tonight? I didn't watch any of the 3 games tonight due to going for a movie in the theatres with my wife. But I was surprised to see the Pelicans took the Nuggets to OT and the Nuggets only won by 3 in that one. Going to catch the highlights on that one.
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46 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby fwd 23 Dec
Let’s do this next time. We will let you know when we are going to update our rankings. Then you can do your list but not show it to us until ours are done. Whoever’s list is closest to yours is voted the winner.
I didn’t catch any NBA tonight. I was watching football but I did periodically check the Rockets and Raptors score.
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62 sats \ 4 replies \ @gnilma 23 Dec
I don't think my list should be use a reference or be used to judge a "winner". All 3 are just subjective lists based on how we each feel the teams are doing, based on the current state of the league. I don't think any list is "better" or "superior" than another, and thus, can't really have a "winner". Yes, the list isn't completely subjective, as I would be called a fool if I have the Wizards anywhere away from the bottom 3; but there is still a level of subjectivity to the lists based on the objective performance of the teams.
I think it would be fun to announce a planned update of the list, and we, or any other stacker that wants to talk basketball, write the list on their own. Then we have a set date for everyone to post their list. It would be fun to compare everyone's lists and see where we agree and where we disagree. Doing this on our own also decreases the likelihood of anyone's list influencing someone when they try to come up with their own list. We can then definitely pat on one another's back over the similarities and argue over the differences.
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51 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 23 Dec
Your list was the winner this time, based on the scoring system I devised.
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47 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby fwd 23 Dec
For the record, I would have voted as you say “early and often” for @gnilma’s list.
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51 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 23 Dec
That's the only way to safeguard Democracy!
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44 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby fwd 23 Dec
Well, I don’t want to be a threat to democracy so just doing my part.
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81 sats \ 1 reply \ @Carresan 23 Dec
Great episode! You're getting better and better. I wish you all the best for the coming New Year and a Merry Christmas!
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15 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby fwd 23 Dec
Thanks. We are waiting for the next round of UEFA.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 23 Dec
It probably doesn't make sense to talk about it here, but in this episode @grayruby made a very good point about my idea for editable posts. It's clear to all territory owners that pinned posts tend to get ignored quickly. Maybe if SN had a way to indicate, through either a symbol or color change, when new or edited content was published on these type posts, they would get more interaction and become more relevant?
Anyway, great episode. I'm really enjoying listening to your progress from week to week.
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62 sats \ 1 reply \ @realBitcoinDog 22 Dec
My favorite part of the episode is when @grayruby and @Undisciplined agree the Rams will likely be in the Super Bowl!!
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34 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby fwd 22 Dec
"Likely" might be a bit of a stretch but they probably have as good a chance as any NFC playoff team not named the Lions.
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30 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby fwd 22 Dec
I had many misadventures trying to get this one posted to the interwebs.
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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 22 Dec
Anything interesting?
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34 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby fwd 22 Dec
My computer froze downloading the file which is why our call got cut off and then it timed out the second time I tried to download the file, so I had to do a full restart and try again which worked.
Once the intro/outro music were added I had some problems with the Spotify for Podcasters site. It wasn’t allowing me to add a new episode but after going back in and out of the site a couple times it finally did.
Then while I was doing the test listen before posting I fell asleep. Must be a thrilling episode! Haha. It was well past 2am by this point and I had to go back and listen to about 70% of the episode again.
Finally, when I finished up and scheduled it to post I messed it up and posted it at 4am instead of 9am. Which isn’t a big deal but just a fun way to top off my misadventure.
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64 sats \ 0 replies \ @realBitcoinDog 22 Dec
Love football at the start and mentioning who is CRUSHING IT in the college football playoff pickem! 💪
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30 sats \ 0 replies \ @realBitcoinDog 22 Dec
🫡
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