Don’t ask, don’t tell. No, I’m not making a political statement about one’s sexuality, although, that’s not a bad
policy. In this case, I’m specifically talking about what’s happening in the world of sports.
Still confused? Bear with me for just a minute and I will clear the smoke.
Technology is our best friend but when used wrongly, it’s our worst enemy. I love having the ability to record the games and watching them later. There’s nothing like going home after a long day’s work and watching what would normally be a three-hour game in about 45 minutes. I hate commercials with a passion and I don’t understand why we would put up with them if we don’t have to. I mean, come on, who wants the action of the game to be interrupted with a commercial of two bath tubs on a beach?
Being out of the house knowing there will be a game or two waiting for me on the DVR is like knowing a fresh cooked dinner will be on the table when I get home. Having the power to rewind and fast forward the game and not have to wait for the replay or worry about missing anything, is pretty darn awesome. How did we ever do without DVR and HD?
For these reasons and others, DVR is my best friend.
Like I said, technology when used incorrectly can be our worst enemy. Everybody has smart phones and tablets giving updates on the latest scores and highlights. That’s pretty darn cool but what about those of us who are recording the game and don’t want to know the score?
People love to be in the know. They love being the first to break big news and whether but whether or not they’re aware of it, they’re spoiling it for people like me.
I’ve been convinced for several years now that the more I desire to go without finding out the results, the harder that it is, and technology is actually making this harder. I have a series of fluke examples where this happened to me but it needs to be stopped. That’s why I propose a Don’t ask, don’t tell policy.
If somebody doesn’t ask you for the score, don’t tell him. He’s either not watching because he doesn’t care enough or he’s going to watch later.
When I’m out and about during a game and I want to know the results, I will find out. I can either allow ESPN to update me or text a friend asking the score. I don’t need you to blow it for me.
Occasionally I will text a friend to ask if whether or not the game is worth watching. Without giving anything away, he will respond with a simple “yes” or “no”. This way, if my team is getting blown out, it will save me the heartache of watching. If my team wins, I still have the element of surprise.
I’m not saying don’t follow the game on your phone. I’m simply asking you to not announce the score to people who don’t ask.
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