In-Game Thread Rules (posted to IGT forum 2/24/2009)

[hawing]

What is this forum for?

 

The In-Game Thread forum is for discussing each Brewer game of spring training, the regular season, and (god willing) the postseason.

One thread will be started for each game. Another thread will be started for each day's games that do not involve the Brewers.

 

What kind of discussion is allowed here?

 

In-game threads (IGTs) are a handy way to archive discussion pertaining to specific games, and are fun to look back on later as well. Since most IGT posts are made while a game is in progress, they are inevitably more impromptu than posts in other forums.

Still, IGT posts are subject to Brewerfan's general Rules of Conduct. Here are some examples of what not to do and what to do in IGTs:

 

Don't...

• Post just to post. Less can be more.
  
• Use the thread to insult players or team staff. There are all kinds of bad decisions in baseball, but players and staff are not bad people. A bad pitch does not make Jeff Suppan an idiot; a misplayed grounder does not mean that Prince Fielder is garbage.
  
• Post one-word messages unless it's to directly answer a question and only one word is required.
  
• Declare the game over before the score goes final. Despite a universe of statistics, baseball regularly provides proof that nothing is a sure thing.
  
• Use the thread to discuss issues that are largely outside the scope of the game.
• Discuss non-Brewer games in the IGTs for Brewer games, or vice versa.
  

Do...

• Describe plays in detail when helpful.
• Discuss umpires' calls, scoring decisions, matchups, substitutions/strategy.
• Discuss what's going on in the park and what the broadcasters are talking about.
• Offer relevant links related to the game itself.
• Make sure your messages contribute something and are worth reading. Even during games, think before you post. It's the Brewerfan way.
  

Should I be doing play by play commentary?

 

No. Virtually all Brewer games are covered in real-time by a plethora of sports websites, so there is no need to provide a play-by-play or inning-by-inning recap, solely to list what happened.

Exceptions:

- Describing specific plays in detail for posters who can't see a filthy pitch, web gem or other remarkable action.

For example, if you're watching a game on TV and a poster who's following by radio asks how on earth Rickie got to that grounder in time to turn the double play, feel free to chime in with your observations.

- Providing general recaps for spring training games, which tend to get less media coverage than regular season and postseason games.

 

 

Finally, to try to keep IGTs organized and easy to sort/locate, we've developed a usability guide for IGTs.

 

Thanks for your attention and enjoy the in-game discussions!