Hmmm someone once said, to speak with a child and understand, one must become like a child... so here goes!
"Profitcity",
You see, this thread wasn't based on any *particular* comments, but a composite, and it wasn't intended to try to prove anybody wrong, or whatever.
It was based on the discourse lately about hedging off of value plays because xyz cannot happen. Nick had a thread about this a while back and I have seen this concept referenced at least 1/2 dozen times since then, in one form or another.
Funny how you open your thread with all the talk about how rare it is for 2 decent sized dogs to cash on the same day,... etc... but you can't seem to recall where... The DOGS being referred to were BIG DOGS, not decent and if you ever got off the porch, you'd know the difference. I read nearly every thread here, and have NOT seen that, maybe I'm missing something, but you're right, it doesn't really matter.
The following however does matter:
Maybe some thread, or post of yours was one of them. Knowing you, it probably was. I don't really know. I don't really care.
You don't know me, or anything about me so please refrain from passing judgement. I give respect to those who earn and deserve it, and that includes EVERYONE who has enough fortitude to contribute to this forum. The members on the FREE PICKS I hold in great regard, they've earned it. There are many others here who contribute to this forum on a daily or almost daily basis, and I respect them as well. You are free to say what you want about me or them, but using sarcasm and such to cause dissension is not needed, wanted, or helpful.
I have been coming here for quite some time, and I fail to see your contribution. Maybe you only post in Football or something I don't know, but I have YET to see one important piece of handicapping information come from you, nor have I seen you bother to post an opinion on a side, a selection or anything that wasn't a personal vendetta or attack on another in here for the sole purpose of "stirring up s**t" as others have pointed out before.
THIS great revelation of
actual facts aren't as interesting as guesses, theories, feelings and odd stray comments taken as gospel, but what can you do?
is just a sarcastic remark, nothing more. You FAIL TO SEE the point... showing that 79% of the time, 2 or more dogs hit on the same day is totally worthless trivial information. HOW many dogs did you have to lose on those days to hit two??? Three, four, five??? IF it was only two, you make a UNIT, if three you're breaking even. FLETCHER's point as noted by NICK was simply, it's a rare day to hit a +180 to +200 dog, and if you do, and you have a chance NOT to play another that day, one may want to consider it. That very thing occurred tonite when PITT finished off ARIZ at +220, many cappers were on DET, but they failed to get the money, or even the RUNLINE. TAKE the PROFIT and go... that was FLETCHER's point.
And your reference to me in your thread earlier
I know that it is OBVIOUS that not every favorite wins. I also know a lot of people ( but surely not a sharpie like yourself) don't understand the power of betting underdogs selectively. They come in a lot more than it seems.
You sarcastically refer to me as a sharpie, later calling me clueless and suffering from a disease, all the while I've been posting a NEW DOG SYSTEM now for the past five days. Funny that someone as highly read and intellectual as yourself would have missed that... must have been too busy looking for all those "other" references or stirring up someone else's septic tank.
And as far as your last statement,
You seem to be afflicted by the same disease that the other members of your "clueless posse'" are stricken with. That's right, sensitivititus. Unfortunately there is no known cure for this sickness, but it does help when you are surrounded by those suffering the same. So you will probably be ok.
That's real classy...
I have no "posse", no following that I know of, nor do I desire one. I simply try and put out some useful insight or stats that may help someone make a profitable wager, as do many that come here. I have those I respect and come to their defense when they are slighted, and I give my share of GOOD JOB, great capping, etc... to let others know they're being helpful and are appreciated.
I personally fail to see your agenda. To say that those of us who are here daily and trying are "clueless" and suffering from being too sensitive is uncalled for. I could care less what you think about me, as I'm sure you don't lose sleep over what I think about you. BUT if you really want to help, I mean that IS what this forum is for, how about CLUEING the "posse" in, and giving us some real insight for a change???
You could start by coming up with a SYSTEM of playing these TWO DECENT DOGS, or how to know if it's a TWO DOG DAY. ANYTHING, and I do mean ANYTHING, that is meaningful and insightful and not a QUOTE from another, followed by your sad sarcasm...
As a side note... in the past six days, my system came up with plays on 29 dogs, or an average of almost five a day. There were however, many more that were passed on. Not all were +130 or more, but I'm sure the average DOG price was over +150, but I'll check and make note here.
The actual figures are 29 plays in five days, or almost six dogs per day. The average dog used was +155 so far, and there have been four dogs less than +130 posted in my thread.
[This message has been edited by Randercity (edited 08-22-2001).]
