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Post by BearDownMU on Jul 14, 2015 10:06:42 GMT -5
Why don't we do an apples to apples comparison. Jackal, can you please link the Greenville paper's prediction and game-by-game analysis for Furman's 2015 season? That would be a much better way to determine the superior reporter. Let's stay on topic people. Let me quote Bear (with my emphasis): "On the other hand, I suspect this one article contains more words than The Greenville (SC) News has written about FU, the hometown team, in the past 2 years. Maybe they're waiting until they finish their analysis." Is there an article in the Greenville News written about Furman in the past two years? Yes, there is. I posted one of them. I am sure there are more. I didn't look very hard as the first article I found directly addressed the question. Now, if you want to discuss the Greenville New's coverage of Furman's season, that is a different issue (no pun intended). Let me address that digression. 1. No one is arguing Greenville News gives stellar coverage to Furman football. Most would say that the paper largely ignores Furman. That doesn't have anything to do with what we are talking about. What does the depth of analysis of Mercer's football schedule in the Macon Telegraph have to do with Furman's coverage in the Greenville News? Nothing.
2. Furman will probably have less coverage than Mercer in the local paper. Furman is a smaller school than Mercer in a much larger market. Mercer is one of the largest employers in Middle Georgia. They have a smaller readership and more folks directly impacted by what is going on at Mercer.
3. The season is still 50 someodd days away. Maybe the Greenville News will do an analysis. Maybe they won't. If they do, I can post it here and you can offer your opinion.
Look, you write for a local paper you open yourself up to criticism. If you think that the article was an in-depth look at Mercer's schedule, then you are entitled to that opinion. Mr. Shirley is entitled to his opinion, just as I am to mine. The article is an opinion piece, but gives little reason for his conclusions (unless you count "revenge" as a basis for reaching a conclusion).
I would appreciate this rebuttal more, as well as the urging to stay on topic, had you responded to FUBeAR's (likely) hyperbolic comment "On the other hand, I suspect this one article contains more words than The Greenville (SC) News has written about FU, the hometown team, in the past 2 years. Maybe they're waiting until they finish their analysis." with your link simply showing that his assertion regarding the frequency or word count was inaccurate. HOWEVER, you took it to the place of comparison on quality with this statement "Compare the following articles and tell me which you think is better..." and this statement "Is it better to write something poorly just to write something?" FUBeAR commented about frequency. You introduced quality. I was simply trying to ensure that, if you discussion about quality were to occur, it was as fair as possible. Cuz that's my job. I moderate. |
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Post by A guest on Jul 14, 2015 14:44:02 GMT -5
Cuz that's my job. I moderate. Well. I've never heard of a board owner/administrator, declaring winners and losers in a discussion between two posters. Administrators usually try to stay neutral, as long a board rules are not violated. |
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Post by BearDownMU on Jul 14, 2015 15:37:53 GMT -5
Cuz that's my job. I moderate. Well. I've never heard of a board owner/administrator, declaring winners and losers in a discussion between two posters. Administrators usually try to stay neutral, as long a board rules are not violated. First of all, I didn't pick a winner or a loser, if you'll read, I advanced a scenario in which I thought a quality comparison would more fair and accurate. Secondly, welcome to a brave, new, message board world. |
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Post by BearDownMU on Jul 14, 2015 15:44:22 GMT -5
And, for the record, I have no problem picking a winner or a loser, especially if it involves a Furman guy.
LOL!
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Post by FUBeAR on Jul 14, 2015 17:34:36 GMT -5
Well. I've never heard of a board owner/administrator, declaring winners and losers in a discussion between two posters. Administrators usually try to stay neutral, as long a board rules are not violated. First of all, I didn't pick a winner or a loser, if you'll read, I advanced a scenario in which I thought a quality comparison would more fair and accurate. Secondly, welcome to a brave, new, message board world. "Guest" was probably referring to the other thread where Bear38 (who is not an Admin, as far as I know) placed himself in the position of judging another Evil Jackal-started flame war against your Ever-Humble FUBeAR, with a few other pot shots thrown in as Jackal, "Visitor," and "Catamount Writer" all 3 ganged up on me....again. |
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Post by FUBeAR on Jul 14, 2015 18:09:22 GMT -5
Cuz that's my job. I moderate. Can we also expect you to 'moderate' the soon-to-be started Politics section of the Unauthorized Mercer Fan Forum? |
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Post by BearDownMU on Jul 14, 2015 18:32:56 GMT -5
I wouldn't do that to everyone here. No point in creating a division in the ranks. lol
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Post by bear38 on Jul 14, 2015 20:16:32 GMT -5
I stand by my original prediction of 14-1 just BEARly losing to Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. I have to disagree, I think it will be Auburn they lose to in the first round of CFP.... |
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Post by bear38 on Jul 14, 2015 20:39:03 GMT -5
First of all, I didn't pick a winner or a loser, if you'll read, I advanced a scenario in which I thought a quality comparison would more fair and accurate. Secondly, welcome to a brave, new, message board world. "Guest" was probably referring to the other thread where Bear38 (who is not an Admin, as far as I know) placed himself in the position of judging another Evil Jackal-started flame war against your Ever-Humble FUBeAR, with a few other pot shots thrown in as Jackal, "Visitor," and "Catamount Writer" all 3 ganged up on me....again. I kinda like that position: Judge Bear38. I shall change my posting name....if I could ever figure out how.... |
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Post by bear38 on Jul 14, 2015 20:41:09 GMT -5
Cuz that's my job. I moderate. Can we also expect you to 'moderate' the soon-to-be started Politics section of the Unauthorized Mercer Fan Forum? You throwing cold water on our political comments? |
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Post by jackal on Jul 15, 2015 5:19:26 GMT -5
And, for the record, I have no problem picking a winner or a loser, especially if it involves a Furman guy. LOL! We all have our roles to play. |
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Post by BearDownMU on Jul 15, 2015 9:09:56 GMT -5
And, for the record, I have no problem picking a winner or a loser, especially if it involves a Furman guy. LOL! We all have our roles to play. I am fair, tho. For example, I'm throwing FUBeAR back in with your lot after this season is over.  |
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Post by bear38 on Jul 15, 2015 10:31:36 GMT -5
We all have our roles to play. I am fair, tho. For example, I'm throwing FUBeAR back in with your lot after this season is over. I don't know. He may be forever changed. And they may not want him back..... |
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Post by FUBeAR on Jul 15, 2015 10:45:09 GMT -5
I am fair, tho. For example, I'm throwing FUBeAR back in with your lot after this season is over. I don't know. He may be forever changed. And they may not want him back..... The latter implies they ever wanted me in the 1st place, which may or may not be true....we'll see about the former. |
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Post by Clueless Fan on Jul 15, 2015 11:51:56 GMT -5
Someone hurry up and start a political thread. I am sure everyone wants to know my batshitcrazy views.
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