Format of Post Match Report Titles

Stig

Please don't read too much into this as a poll, it is not officially sanctioned and doesn't even qualify to be called advisory, let alone binding. The very fact that we are dependent on the good will of ordinary Lifers to start the post match threads, means that it may be difficult trying to impose any sort of structure - even if it is deemed desirable.  Nevertheless, I was interested in the range of opinions on @swords_alive's thread and wondered if these could be quantified. So, with these qualifications in place, here's the question:

Should the titles of post match threads contain the match scoreline?

ForeverAddickted

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

On a personal note I dont give a toss as will always keep up to date with the score and wont watch a game back afterwards as have to know what is happening

Can understand why people dont want to know though as one of my mates will often record a random match and wont want to know the score because he'll want to see it in its entirety

Chizz

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

I can't imagine not knowing the result and the score by the time I see the thread.  But on the odd occasion that I don't know the score, it would be good not to have it shown on the thread title, because it's more engaging and fun to find out "gradually". 

killerandflash

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

Only voted for this option as some people clearly don't want to see the score first, while personally I'm not bothered. If it makes some people happy, then why not...

Covered End

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

I'll either be at the match or following it one way or another, so couldn't give a tinker's cuss.
Well I say that but what is a tinker's cuss ?
Do I have to open a new tinker's cuss thread ?

cfgs

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Could we have a poll to discuss if this poll was necessary?

stonemuse

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

On the very rare occasions I have read a match thread without knowing the score, I thought it was preferable. 

Bedsaddick

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

What’s a tinkers cuss ?

CatAddick

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Doesn’t bother me.  Sometimes I like to read the match thread even if I’ve been to the game, so I always know the score anyway 

ross1

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Normally, by the end of the game, for some reason, I usually know the score 

T_C_E

What does frissance mean? 😜

HarryLime

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Bedsaddick said:

What’s a tinkers cuss ?

A tinker's curse or cuss was considered of little significance because tinkers (who worked with their hands near hot metal) were reputed to swear (curse) habitually.

swords_alive

No way! Scoreline ignorance is an essential part of my post match scrolling activity.

How about at least keeping the match thread sticky so those of us that (on rare occasions) don't know and prefer not to know the score at least don't have to look hard for it and so risk encountering any spoiler thread titles?

Edit; actually that is already the case I think, so I don't know what can be done in practice.

Thanks @stig for polling

lancashire lad

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

I don't put it on Players Marks but can't understand why any Lifer doesn't know the score or want to know it - strange

PaddyP17

Probably. Knowing is better that not knowing.

I hit the wrong option and meant probably not, just to clarify.

But in the post match thread, the result will inevitably come up, so if it doesn't appear in the thread title then 1) no spoilers for those who don't want them; and 2) only one click to find out the result basically. 

cafcfan1990

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

I was recently flying between and 2 and 4.40. When I landed instead of going straight to the in play scores I want on the match thread and gradually went through. Was actually quite fun. 

Doesn't apply to me regularly and I can't imagine why people want to do that on a regular basis but surely it's no big deal to leave the score out, as that doesn't inconvenience anyone whereas putting it in obviously does for a few. 

Callumcafc

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

killerandflash said:

Only voted for this option as some people clearly don't want to see the score first, while personally I'm not bothered. If it makes some people happy, then why not...

I second this and voted the same way for the same reason.

Stig

Probably. Knowing is better that not knowing.

For me, I like the scores there as it makes it easier to search for a match retrospectively. Of course they could be added later for this purpose.

iainment

Of course! I don't want to read the thread to find out the score.

Callumcafc said:

killerandflash said:

Only voted for this option as some people clearly don't want to see the score first, while personally I'm not bothered. If it makes some people happy, then why not...

I second this and voted the same way for the same reason.

But some people want the score. Why not make them happy?  ;)0

Wheresmeticket

No way! Scoreline ignorance is an essential part of my post match scrolling activity.

Actually I'd prefer it if the score wasn't mentioned in the thread either.

Dazzler21

Of course! I don't want to read the thread to find out the score.

I like it being included, surely it's no shock to anyone and if it is they must be a technophobe or a dinosaur.

up_the_valley

Of course! I don't want to read the thread to find out the score.

Why would you not want to know if your own team has won? Premier, Championship etc I can understand, but come on! 

Stu_of_Kunming

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

up_the_valley said:

Why would you not want to know if your own team has won? Premier, Championship etc I can understand, but come on! 

People do want to know, whilst enjoying the match thread.

Chippycafc

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Usually at the game so no need. But dont care either way,

Greenie

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Whatever a Tinkers Cuss is, I couldn’t give one!

CAFCTrev

I couldn't give a tinkers cuss.

Lolwhut?

EastStand

Probably not. I can see why a frissance of mystery adds to the post match internet experience.

Don’t show it in the title, but show it on the first post. Those who scan the homepage on the way to the match thread won’t accidentally see the score, and those who don’t want to read the whole post match thread to get the score won’t need to -
they’ll see it as soon as they open the thread. 

Stig

Probably. Knowing is better that not knowing.

EastStand said:

Don’t show it in the title, but show it on the first post. Those who scan the homepage on the way to the match thread won’t accidentally see the score, and those who don’t want to read the whole post match thread to get the score won’t need to -
they’ll see it as soon as they open the thread. 

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!

captainbob

No way! Scoreline ignorance is an essential part of my post match scrolling activity.

If I want to know the score quickly, I go on BBC sport (where I can check all the other scores too and the tables). If I have been out with friends or family (and not wanted to annoy them by constantly checking my phone), I go on Charlton Life and quickly scroll through the match thread as it is entertaining to see the likes of Yesssss!....Get in!....Bollocks!....Blow the whistle, you twat...

Golfie, do you fast forward films to the final shot?