Bristolatic Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Anything that could go wrong, probably did. We've had "Mirrorgate"; predictions copied to ensure passage into the knockout stages of the Cup competition. We had the site down at an inappropriate time and @Stevie_J did his best to get round the problem. Some hadn't realised and were unable to edit their predictions. Confusion and not a little animosity over what happens when a fixture is postponed. I've picked some out as examples and tried to explain. Here's an idea. How about we give everyone 0 points, forget all about the Morecambe game and have a 45 game season? It wouldn't half make things easier. Am I serious? Not telling On 2/1/2019 at 9:14 PM, BP1960 said: Deleted. Yes, the edit was shown late, but @Stevie_J had received it in time via Twitter when OWTB was down This was your first post, which should have stood. Edit within the time frame by all means, but technically a second post wouldn't count even though this was deleted. We probably wouldn't be that harsh, but it helps me if it's done correctly On 2/17/2019 at 1:17 PM, maximus1267 said: Removed as I had already predicted This was the 2nd post, so correct to delete and let the first one count On 2/17/2019 at 7:22 PM, jorvik_latic said: This prediction stands at the moment, you’ve predicted twice. @jorvik_latic pointing out that the first post counts On 2/19/2019 at 10:14 AM, BP1960 said: BP1960 Latics 1 Morecambe 1 ht 0-0 Dearnley 3,754 Lawman Latics 1 Morecambe 1 ht 0-0 Dearnley 3,754 Were these meant to be the same? I just wondered. On 2/19/2019 at 11:58 AM, jorvik_latic said: This is the last one I'm doing - you've already predicted in this thread... 22 hours ago, BP1960 said: Deleted the original thanks. @jorvik_latic again points out how double posts work 22 hours ago, BP1960 said: No need to get your hair off as my previous post was on Feb 1st so thought this was a new thread. Any more sharp remarks and you can stick your prediction league. @jorvik_latic didn't deserve this. He often posts to help those who have made a potential error. He is not involved in the running of the Prediction League, but does the reminders as a favour. Public spirited, our jorvik. 18 hours ago, Stevie_J said: Make sure to check for earlier predictions given the original postponement - your first on the thread will count! The rule explained 17 hours ago, Ex_pat said: Bugger. The site has been down for me until 5 minutes before KO so I could not edit my goal scorer. I smell a rat @Stevie_J explained what had happened and adjusted the cut off time, plus he accepted posts/edits on Twatter 17 hours ago, al_bro said: I wasn't able to enter my prediction in time because the site said an update was in progress, but here goes anyway Latics 2-0 Morcambe HT 0-0 Baxter 3825 Ditto and it would be accepted under those circumstances 17 hours ago, Stevie_J said: Sorry about that. We’ll allow any posts or edits up to 7:45 in the circumstances. Oafc1895’s prediction: latics 2-0 morecambe (0-0) Jose 3829 Confirmed temporary rule change 14 hours ago, yarddog73 said: New one on me, some shite rules being played here to be fair. So I qualify, a late edit is accepted (unfairly) to force me into a play off then another edit via Twitter which wasn't displayed till after the goal was scored knocks me out Rightly or wrongly I made a mistake with my entry for the Morecambe away fixture and lost all the points I'd accrued but now it seems the goalposts have changed. In actual fact, you wouldn't have qualified for the knockout stages of the Cup had the original results stood, hence you were given the chance to qualify by using the results from this game. So the play off was for your benefit. The reasons for accepting the late edits and why posted late have been explained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Don't want to paste your whole post Bristol but as far as I was aware Lookers didn't break any rules mirroring Aidens prediction and therefore as a result I did qualify in second as Aiden posted after the cutoff, it's either a rule or its not. I have been penalised before for posting an prediction maybe a minute or two late before a ball was kicked and also lost all points when it was quite obvious that I'd got my home and away teams muddled in the Morecambe away fixture. I appreciate it probably takes up a lot of everyone's time but what went on last night following the weekend was all a bit of a farce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Ah. Only just realised this. I'm just a flying visitor these days and only post on the PL. I assume my prediction from the first game has counted- not that it makes much difference because I had us down to win 3-0 in my latest prediction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) I really appreciate the time people put into doing up the prediction league tables etc. This season is my first season taking part in it and it has taken an edge off the bitterness of relegation and given the season a boost of fun for me. Not least because I’m doing a hell of a lot better than I expected (though I’ve most likely just hexed myself there)... With regards to the site being down stopping updates or anything else like that - if/when it costs me points I’ll just put it down to a bit of bad luck. I’ve made the trip to Boundary Park with a bunch of mates from Ireland - only for the match to be postponed - more than a few times... I’ve got used to that, I think I can handle a website crashing. Anyway, there’s enough real debacles to be worried about. Edited February 20, 2019 by Nohairdontcare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I'm all for voiding the game if it helps. Can we not just stick a stamp on an envelope and post our predictions this way. The Internet is ruining the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, disjointed said: I'm all for voiding the game if it helps. Can we not just stick a stamp on an envelope and post our predictions this way. The Internet is ruining the world. Carrier pigeon? Oh, can you still send telegrams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics and England Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Definitely a case of what could go wrong did go wrong. I am happy with whatever solution you come to. This is my first season taking part and I am enjoying it. Don't let one balls up put you off, you are doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Typical l manage to remember and also pick up points, but might not get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex_pat Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Well these things are sent to try us. Pete, I do any edits late (about 15 mins before KO) because of my location. I saw that Lang was not playing, so I was going to change the scorer only. I missed out on 3 points. I could have posted my updated scorer late, but my understanding of the rules is that that would have made my whole prediction void. I will go with any decision you & Stevie make. By the way I am not on Twatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I was going to change my first goalscorer and change the attendance at about 19.30 - the second wouldn't have got me any more points probably but the first would. Happy to go with the consensus though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hehehehe. This is even more fun than following Brexit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, maddog said: I was going to change my first goalscorer and change the attendance at about 19.30 - the second wouldn't have got me any more points probably but the first would. Happy to go with the consensus though. I reckon I made a small amount of ground on you and Mr/Mrs/Miss South East Latic. I want my points!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Okay folks, here goes. No matter what we do with the Morecambe predictions, we're not going to please everyone. Just to recap, apart from mirroring someone else's predictions to progress in the Cup (not really in the spirit of things, is it?), we had the site down as well. This meant that some couldn't edit their predictions, although @Stevie_J did his best by extending the cut off and accepting edits by Twitter. Naturally, not everyone could see that, so only a couple benefited by it. There's been some vitriol regarding the rules and how we tried to help in unusual circumstances. The situation is plain to see. Whilst some will not receive the points they may have scored, others were unable to obtain possible points because they couldn't edit. So there's winners and losers all round. There is no solution that will work for everyone, so this is it. All predictions for the Morecambe game are null and void, so there will be no change in the League tables. It also means that the play off between @yarddog73 and @lookersstandandy is scrubbed but, as @Stevie_J has generously given up his place in the Cup, both of them qualify for the knockout stages. That's it, then. I'm sorry it came down to this, but it had to go one way or the other and I know some won't be happy. Get your predictions in for the Bury game and remember, the cut off to post or edit is 10 minutes before scheduled kick off time. The time stamp on your prediction decides. OK, I'm off to get my tin hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Resolved in the best way, having said that if LSA had played within the spirit of the game we may not have had the domino effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 #oasischeats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, maddog said: #oasischeats Quadruple upboat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 16 hours ago, maddog said: #oasischeats Steady on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I'm happy with your decision. It would be a nightmare for you to sort out and you do a great job taking the time to run this for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 23 hours ago, disjointed said: Resolved in the best way 2 hours ago, al_bro said: I'm happy with your decision. It would be a nightmare for you to sort out and you do a great job taking the time to run this for us. Thanks for that, chaps. I couldn't see any other way of doing it, so much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 7:27 PM, disjointed said: I'm all for voiding the game if it helps. Bollocks - bonus points for those of us who just predicted early and properly with no drama... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 6:48 PM, disjointed said: Resolved in the best way, having said that if LSA had played within the spirit of the game we may not have had the domino effect. On 2/21/2019 at 6:56 PM, maddog said: #oasischeats I predicted within the rules. My legal team are watching and defamation and slander will not be tolerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: I predicted within the rules. My legal team are watching and defamation and slander will not be tolerated. Hark at Barry Owen there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 hours ago, lookersstandandy said: I predicted within the rules. My legal team are watching and defamation and slander will not be tolerated. There are rules and then there is playing the game the right way. How the fuck do you sleep at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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