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Post by skolgophers on Mar 19, 2024 11:28:33 GMT -5
Just had a chance to listen to the Volley Takes podcast episode about VT. Pretty interesting and a good listen. Not sure if anyone else has listened, but thought a thread may be a good spot to discuss people’s thoughts.
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Post by aardvark on Mar 19, 2024 11:36:12 GMT -5
I'm not the problem. It's everyone else. Honest.
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Post by ay2013 on Mar 19, 2024 11:42:33 GMT -5
#ClickBait
Without fail, we have this discussion every year.
Let me summarize the findings-
1- This site is very tame compared to other sports forums
2- There is plenty of value added content here
3- There is plenty of nonsense here
4- A LOT of coaches and players frequent the site
5- If they don’t want to read critical things about their volleyball skills or ill advised life choices, they can choose to NOT be on the site (but I’d bet many still do, despite their complaints)
That about sums it up.
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Post by skolgophers on Mar 19, 2024 11:46:14 GMT -5
#ClickBait Without fail, we have this discussion every year. It was the name of the podcast episode. My bad |
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Post by ay2013 on Mar 19, 2024 11:49:53 GMT -5
#ClickBait Without fail, we have this discussion every year. It was the name of the podcast episode. My bad That certainly wasn’t an attack on your or anything, just a comment in general about how every year there is the inevitable post about the identity of volleytalk. |
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Post by skolgophers on Mar 19, 2024 11:52:33 GMT -5
It was the name of the podcast episode. My bad That certainly wasn’t an attack on your or anything, just a comment in general about how every year there is the inevitable post about the identity of volleytalk. I get it! There were a few negatives in the podcast, but personally, I think she gave a lot of credit to VT in the podcast.. saying the committee should go to VT when it comes to tourney selection time, how knowledgeable some of the posters are, etc. |
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Post by uofaGRAD on Mar 19, 2024 11:52:42 GMT -5
trojansc getting a pretty big shoutout, not by name but by threads and research
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Post by ay2013 on Mar 19, 2024 11:53:59 GMT -5
That certainly wasn’t an attack on your or anything, just a comment in general about how every year there is the inevitable post about the identity of volleytalk. saying the committee should go to VT when it comes to tourney selection time, how knowledgeable some of the posters are, etc. Preach. |
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Post by haterade on Mar 19, 2024 11:58:22 GMT -5
Listened to the pod. It's a fair critic that's mostly informed. There are in fact moderators but as we all know they only take action on the most heinous of actions and are not on 24/7. For all the trolls and flame wars between rival programs, the knowledge of the game from the overall userbase is a valuable resource.
Shout out to the Bracketology thread and Avid.
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Post by knapplc on Mar 19, 2024 11:58:58 GMT -5
Without fail, we have this discussion every year. It's a mystery why. |
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Post by dizzydean on Mar 19, 2024 12:16:04 GMT -5
I think people say it's harsh on VolleyTalk because people share honest opinions, and those opinions are interpreted as attacks. There are actual attacks too, but I think most people simply post opinions. And I'm not sure the volleyball world is used to that, with the limited coverage the sport gets overall by critical media.
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Post by tomclen on Mar 19, 2024 14:50:19 GMT -5
Just listened. Thought it was pretty good. (Go to Spotify and search "Volley Takes podcast.")
Abby Benton is a former college player (William Peace University). Seems very knowledgeable about the sport and about Volleytalk. She says she's a lurker for about two years, not a registered user and has never posted.
She gives nice props to Avid and to TrojanSC for Bracketology.
This particular episode of her podcast is titled "Is Volley Talk Really That Bad?"
Fortunately, she doesn't mention or seem to be familiar with Off The Net. Thank heavens.
Also no mention of Yoshida Yerpantz.
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Post by genisvel on Mar 19, 2024 15:15:46 GMT -5
I find it ironic that people judge VolleyTalk (or any websites that use anonymity) for being judgy.
What's funny? Many in the Rise organization know exactly what my handel is here, so, when I'm critical... or even make an off-handed negative comment... I'm not exactly protected.
They might be a bit more forgiving because I'm a season ticket holder, but, if they wanted to call me out, they can.
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Post by silverchloride on Mar 19, 2024 15:16:07 GMT -5
Just in case you haven't had the pleasure yet, may I introduce you to Facebook's; Volleyball Mom's =)
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Post by vergyltantor on Mar 19, 2024 17:07:55 GMT -5
Just in case you haven't listened to Abby Benton's "Is Volley Talk Really That Bad?" podcast it can be found here. |
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