[Ducati] Well ranters, here's my rant!

[George Anderson]

Plus, know that Casey was crowned at the last race only informed us that he
beat Rossi.  Normally, I do not like to know the outcome of a race prior to
watching it but learning that Casey was the world champion did not take away
from the excitement of the race.  It was a given that Casey beat Rossi but
the excitement was on how the race stacked up and what riders would be on
the podium.  

I would also like to add that at what point do most people on the list stop
worrying about the few people who can't schedule a race into their lives.
24 hrs, 48hrs, 72hrs...?  If the outcome of the race is so important to you
then watch it!  Record it and stay up late Sunday night or get up early
Monday morning.  Can't be home the buy then yourself a Slingbox and watch it
at work or wherever there is a computer. My life is busy but for some reason
I always find a way to watch the race within a 24 hr period.  

The best solution would be to end the nonsense of putting spoiler in the
title and people would just have to watch the race or avoid their e-mail
until they can.  

George

-----Original Message-----
From: ducati-bounces at ducati.net [mailto:ducati-bounces at ducati.net] On Behalf
Of Art Ramos
Sent: September 25, 2007 11:02 AM
To: Ducati Owners Group
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Well ranters, here's my rant!

I'm with you on this one Hopper!
Just how bad could it really be getting the information a bit early?
Especially when it's great news!
Hell when I'm at the track on a Sunday I'm always asking for the days
results in AMA, WSBK, and MotoGP. So is everyone else at the track!
It's not about ME! (I learned that in elementary school)
It's all about my favorite sport and a marquee that I love so much. Go
DUCATI!
Now I'm off to go and watch the race on TV and knowing that Casey won the
damn race isn't going to spoil my watching of the race a bit.

Art

PS. I'd rather be at the track racing or doing a trackday than to be sitting
at home watching a race. Priorities Baby.









On 9/24/07, HOPPER ELDRIDGE <hoppereldridge at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Ya know, I'm really getting fed up with the "p*ssers-n-moaners" ranting
> about having their day ruined by some leak as to a race result. Don't
listen
> to the radio! don't answer the phone, don't turn on the computer, don't
turn
> on the TV until allotted time. Even then ensure that the only channel
> selected is the Speed Channel...might be a blurp as to the race results.
> People are p*ssin'-n-moanin' about Ducati contacting them about the
> monumental, once in three decades, news. Pretty damned arrogant to tell a
> team that has made such a MONUMENTAL win to.."Just hush up until I am able
> to see the race at my own leasure, then you can go and celebrate"!
>
> Every one knows that this close to the end of the season and with the
> points spread, win lose or draw, there will be lots of comments about the
> results of the race. And don't trell me you can't see anything when you're
> scrolling down past the "Spoiler" headers and not see anything of
> importance.
>
> Thanks for SPOILING my reading of the list and what should have been
> spontaneous celebration!
>
> Hopper
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