Goin Breakdown Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I was thinking about the game and how this weeks GDT may look. Everyone has their own way of coping and really who are we to judge how others do it? Are you the freak out and complain about every last play guy? Are you the tough guy "see yourself out the door" poster? (Even though you know in your heart why people are worried) In full disclosure, I tend to be pessimistic. I'll start with a go Bills. Comment on a couple nice plays and then I find myself saying "I just don't see how things are going to turn around" or some crap like that when they are in a 3rd quarter slump. Then I'll "Go Bills again". I'm kind of all over. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 A sarcastic one mainly. I use humour to diffuse stress. But things said in the GDT should not be treated as real opinions equal to any other thread. 4 7 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 The stressed kind who can't relax till there are all zeros on the clock. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I try to stay positive but will call a spade a spade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee75 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I freak out and complain, but I also just go with the flow and stay in the moment. If something good happens, I celebrate, if something bad, I whine I suppose. On reddit I have often been referred to as a "doomer", but I will say, things so better for the team when I am a doomer. I also hate when Josh has an INT or turnover, because over here, I know that means I will have to sift through pages and pages of comments on how terrible he is, how we won't go far with him etc etc Obviously nobody wants a turnover, but when it comes with that stuff, it just makes it even more miserable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: A sarcastic one mainly. I use humour to diffuse stress. But things said in the GDT should not be treated as real opinions equal to any other thread. I second that emotion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) I don’t post in the post season during games. I have been known to be a jinx. So I avoid a lot of things on game days Edited January 19 by Prospector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Sadly, I am reactive whenever people start losing it and come crashing down on the team to be aggressive towards them, which I really need to stop It’s me just trying to hold my own craziness 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 If like 90% of the replies aren’t “I complain and I’m negative the whole time” people are lying!!!! 2 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I'm not. I like checking in on the forums right up until 15 minutes before kickoff, and then right after the game ends (presuming it's not a loss, because this place is just miserable and intolerable after most losses)...but DURING the game? No internet, no Twitter, no talking to any other humans, really. Just locked in on the game. Pacing during commercials, unless someone hands me a book or magazine to read or I put Red Zone on the laptop. I'm a stress ball during games, to be honest, and the last thing I can do is think of pithy remarks to type on a message board. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I usually don't post while I'm watching the game. Sometimes I might get online at halftime if something worth talking about happened in the 1st half. I'll usually get back on the computer after the game so I can watch & listen to postgame coverage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I make the odd post here and there during the games. I'm just observing and taking things in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 This site, and you phuckers are nearly the last thing on my mind during a game. I only monitor the GDT when the game is not on my TV. Even then I cannot keep up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I am pretty great if I do say so myself 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) I treat it like any other party - I puke all over the place then leave in a huff and pretend it never happened the next day. Edited January 20 by Coach Tuesday 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 These days, I'm this kind of GDT poster. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I should apologize after every game. I’m insufferable. Really. I overreact to every bad play. I wish I could enjoy a lead; I can’t. I just think of all the ways we will lose. I know this about myself and still can’t help it. I assume I don’t get banned only because I have some tenure here and Simon feels bad for me. 1 2 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I 99% stay out. I find it bad luck. occasionally I hop in to get some takes on what deem a questionable call. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 minutes ago, stevestojan said: I should apologize after every game. I’m insufferable. Really. I overreact to every bad play. I wish I could enjoy a lead; I can’t. I just think of all the ways we will lose. I know this about myself and still can’t help it. I assume I don’t get banned only because I have some tenure here and Simon feels bad for me. Sounds like me to a tee. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Knox drops a 5 yard pass: This guy is useless, waste of a contract, get rid of him, embarrassing, just throw it to Kincaid *five minutes later* Knox catches a TD: There he is! That's why we have him! Knoxxxxxxxxxxxxx! 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I like to wait until after a play is over, and if it was a bad result, declare that I would have done something different. I really gotta work on that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 The best course of action upon entering the GDT is to make damn sure you've got a good sense of humor. The GDT is comedy gold! Gold Jerry! 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickleyjones Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 im more of a game day shout box guy. i keep a level head and mock those who say "game over" because something bad happened. i enjoy watching the games and seeing great plays from both teams, seeinh great strategies, etc. i want the Bills to win but i know every game is 50/50 so i don't get bent out of shape if they lose. i have a harder time sleeping after an awesome win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 17 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: Knox drops a 5 yard pass: This guy is useless, waste of a contract, get rid of him, embarrassing, just throw it to Kincaid *five minutes later* Knox catches a TD: There he is! That's why we have him! Knoxxxxxxxxxxxxx! LOL If that ain't the truth. Just like the TV announcers contradicting themselves repeatedly and from week to week. e.g., That's why [insert team name] can come back in games, because of [insert player's name] ability to step it up in the 2nd half. vs. ... 10 minutes later, ... That's why [team] struggles, because opponents focus on [insert same player's name] and shut him down, and in the 2nd half they have to start going to [team facet] more, because he's ineffective. It's mindboggling. The schizophrenia is hilariously amusing. Edited January 20 by PBF81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I don't like coming here during the game if it is close... I'm WAY too involved in the action. I also cannot come here just after a tough close loss because I may say something I will regret out of anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Shoutbox-4-Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 34 minutes ago, Draconator said: I make the odd post here and there during the games. I'm just observing and taking things in. I’ll second that your posts are odd. HEY-OOO!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 What kind of GDT poster am I? An absent one. GDTs are to be avoided at all costs, which is why I wait for the post game threads. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 21 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: Knox drops a 5 yard pass: This guy is useless, waste of a contract, get rid of him, embarrassing, just throw it to Kincaid *five minutes later* Knox catches a TD: There he is! That's why we have him! Knoxxxxxxxxxxxxx! Yup!!!!! Now do Elam...."This guy is useless, he just got trucked. What now, DPI? What a bust, waste of a first round pick...." *two plays later* "KAIIR! That guy can Ball, Man! Way to go!" 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I was thinking this morning how enjoyable watching the games will be AFTER they win a Super Bowl. As it is now, the anxiety about games gets worse as the season goes on every year. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcash Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I’m the guy that is like “Spector Ballin”, or “that ain’t a pick”, like right when it happens in hopes to look cool and get positive reactions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I'm the guy trying to keep up with GDT on my iphone. It's difficult to get to the last post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0017 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 mixed with alcohol and humor 😅 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I try to do Romo's job, like I try to do every other color man's job. 20% of the time, Romo gets to an insight before I do. In my book that makes him top tier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I'm a wildly histrionic pessimist in the GDT. Kind of the polar opposite of how I interact with regular non-GDT threads. I think GDT'ing brings out my shadow side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I don’t participate in the GDT for the Bills. And I don’t read what was said during them afterwards. I watch the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 13 minutes ago, K-9 said: What kind of GDT poster am I? An absent one. GDTs are to be avoided at all costs, which is why I wait for the post game threads. This 1000 percent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 51 minutes ago, Logic said: I'm not. I like checking in on the forums right up until 15 minutes before kickoff, and then right after the game ends (presuming it's not a loss, because this place is just miserable and intolerable after most losses)...but DURING the game? No internet, no Twitter, no talking to any other humans, really. Just locked in on the game. Pacing during commercials, unless someone hands me a book or magazine to read or I put Red Zone on the laptop. I'm a stress ball during games, to be honest, and the last thing I can do is think of pithy remarks to type on a message board. Wish I could do this the way you do. I have ended up using this board as a community "hang out" during the game. I don't have anyone to watch with so..... I really should just turn it all off and watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I’m not a GDT poster. I’m not a social football watcher. I intermittently text with a lifelong friend who’s also an expat Bills fan, but when things get tense there are long periods of radio silence. I’m typically sitting hunched forward with my elbows on my thighs watching intently and occasionally yelling or celebrating, or I’m pacing. I’m apparently unpleasant enough that my wife, who is a football fan, would rather do something in another room and my dog spends the whole time acting like she did something wrong. 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 19 minutes ago, K-9 said: What kind of GDT poster am I? An absent one. GDTs are to be avoided at all costs, which is why I wait for the post game threads. Post game threads and GDT are like brothers or cousins 20 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: I was thinking this morning how enjoyable watching the games will be AFTER they win a Super Bowl. As it is now, the anxiety about games gets worse as the season goes on every year. I felt way less stress during the drought years because I didn't expect much. Now that we know the team is pretty great, the losses are harder to take. Maybe because a lot of them seem to be against the Mac jones of the nfl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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