New rules / commissioner's statements

[blue_gold_84]

I'm not interested in the impact of gambling on society. There are worse things (which I wouldn't outlaw either). Just give me a (hopefully) reasoned analysis on gambling's impact on the CFL specifically. (For the record I'm an agnostic on the issue.)

I'm not interested in entertaining your ignorance, then. I'm even less interested in your stance on this topic.

Have a nice day.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

have seen several polls in regards to this subject, and all are overwhelmingly negative in regards to the changes to the game, especially the reduction of the end zones, and shrinking the field to make it the same length as an American field.

Can you point out any evidence that you claim you have done, that shows people are far more optimistic in regards to the rule changes?

Yes. All the initial research by Probe (with the oversample of Manitoba) essentially showed what I described and once again it was also touched on by the commissioner. Go watch the Q&A period if you don't believe me. It's there if you care to look. Obviously "Americanizing" is viewed negatively. Moving the goal posts or shortening the field was much more mixed and in some cases positive It's all in how you ask the question and if you take the emotion out of it it's a much more nuanced conversation.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'm not interested in the impact of gambling on society. There are worse things (which I wouldn't outlaw either). Just give me a (hopefully) reasoned analysis on gambling's impact on the CFL specifically. (For the record I'm an agnostic on the issue.)

Second hand source, but I watched a documentary about the rise of sports gambling and one of the most susceptible groups to it's influence are the professional athletes playing the game. Johnson mentioned this in his State of the League address, acknowledging players gambling on games has been a problem in many other professional sports. Many players place their bets through friends or relatives making it difficult to track.

[Foxhound]

I'm even less interested in your stance on this topic.

Good thing too since I don't have one (other than my standard laissez-faire one politically speaking).

I'm not interested in entertaining your ignorance, then.

No problem. You seem to have your hands full with your own

[Foxhound]

Second hand source, but I watched a documentary about the rise of sports gambling and one of the most susceptible groups to it's influence are the professional athletes playing the game. Johnson mentioned this in his State of the League address, acknowledging players gambling on games has been a problem in many other professional sports. Many players place there bets through friends or relatives making it difficult to track.

Interesting!

 

[Foxhound]

This could not have been worded in a more infantilizing, patronizing way. Congrats! You've outdone yourself again.

It's probably best to just ignore that embarrassing drivel anymore.

 

That's more than a bit of an overreaction. I suspect your underlying problem is that you have issues with the thread starter. If so, take it elsewhere.

Imagine trying to defend this commissioner.

I can imagine worse. Such as your reply for example.

 

[jets4life]

Yes. All the initial research by Probe (with the oversample of Manitoba) essentially showed what I described and once again it was also touched on by the commissioner. Go watch the Q&A period if you don't believe me. It's there if you care to look. Obviously "Americanizing" is viewed negatively. Moving the goal posts or shortening the field was much more mixed and in some cases positive It's all in how you ask the question and if you take the emotion out of it it's a much more nuanced conversation.

A link would help...

[VictorRomano]

It has nothing to do with my reasoning. It's simply a fact that sports gambling (online or otherwise) does more harm than good in our society.

One of my (17 year old) students showed me the Grey Cup bets he made online on his phone.  Lost every one, to the tune of dropping almost $400 - money it took him a month to earn.  Good thing he still lives at home.

[Foxhound]

I know I'm a way above average picker from my Fantasy and Blitz Picks results, but I've continued to refrain from dipping my toe into actually betting on the CFL because I know how very difficult it is to beat the house.

[dd]

I m not a gambler as I find the whole exercise a very greasy sinister way to cheat you out of your hard earned money, and am disappointed all the sports leagues openly advertise and promote it, then hypocritically penalize their players for participating in it, which seems odd--if they can't bet, then you can't promote it, oh, but then you wouldn't get revenue $$$, its sad how we sell our souls to the devil for a nickel.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

One of my (17 year old) students showed me the Grey Cup bets he made online on his phone.  Lost every one, to the tune of dropping almost $400 - money it took him a month to earn.  Good thing he still lives at home.

I thought you had to be at least 18 to place a bet?