Throwing games - Revision history

64.163.66.50 at 16:04, 9 May 2006

2006-05-09T16:04:24Z

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	"Throwing a game" is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.		"Throwing a game" is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.

	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. In rare cases some managers help others promote by "throwing" their game against them.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. These managers are sometimes called [[lowbie\|lowbies]]. In rare cases some managers help others promote by "throwing" their game against them.

	There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should use every chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should use every chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

Escogido at 23:12, 23 December 2005

2005-12-23T23:12:11Z

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	There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should use every chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should use every chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

	Even though the motives of the managers engaging in this kind of activity are often found questionable, such behaviour is somewhat encouraged by the way the [[~~leagues~~ system]] in Hattrick works. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple way to handle this, so the motion will remain for a while.		Even though the motives of the managers engaging in this kind of activity are often found questionable, such behaviour is somewhat encouraged by the way the [[league system]] in Hattrick works. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple way to handle this, so the motion will remain for a while.

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Escogido at 23:11, 23 December 2005

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	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. In rare cases some managers help others promote by "throwing" their game against them.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. In rare cases some managers help others promote by "throwing" their game against them.

	There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should ~~have the~~ chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should use every chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

	Even though the motives of the managers engaging in this kind of activity are often found questionable, such behaviour is somewhat encouraged by the way the [[leagues system]] in Hattrick works. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple way to handle this, so the motion will remain for a while.		Even though the motives of the managers engaging in this kind of activity are often found questionable, such behaviour is somewhat encouraged by the way the [[leagues system]] in Hattrick works. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple way to handle this, so the motion will remain for a while.

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Escogido at 22:44, 22 December 2005

2005-12-22T22:44:46Z

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	Throwing a game is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.		"Throwing a game" is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.

	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. ~~Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe~~ managers ~~should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of~~ their ~~team~~.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. In rare cases some managers help others promote by "throwing" their game against them.

			There is no commonly accepted attitude towards such moves. Some managers question the morality of these, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

			Even though the motives of the managers engaging in this kind of activity are often found questionable, such behaviour is somewhat encouraged by the way the [[leagues system]] in Hattrick works. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple way to handle this, so the motion will remain for a while.

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OgtheDim at 00:57, 17 December 2005

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	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

	~~Crasher~~
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68.149.209.132 at 07:10, 15 December 2005

2005-12-15T07:10:40Z

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	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

			Crasher
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69.192.177.94 at 01:30, 15 December 2005

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	Throwing a game is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.		Throwing a game is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.

	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose ~~thier~~ qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose their qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

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OgtheDim at 23:42, 14 December 2005

2005-12-14T23:42:26Z

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	Throwing a game is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.		Throwing a game is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.

	Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose thier qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.		Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier]] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose thier qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

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OgtheDim: Timely ;-)

2005-12-14T23:40:41Z

Timely ;-)

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Throwing a game is a common term used for people who lose a [[match]] on purpose. Teams do this for many reasons, and in many ways.

Some teams, assured of winning their [[series]], purposely lose matches in order to obtain a [[qualifier] match. Some of those teams then purposely lose thier qualifier in order to not promote to a higher, supposedly tougher, division. Some question the morality of such a move, suggesting the other teams in the series should have the chance to move upward. Others believe managers should be able to do whatever they can within the rules to further the interests of their team.

[[category:evil]]