I’ve also never had it and never really seen the appeal. I come here for info and some conversation. I don’t feel the need to pay to receive info a day or two early and I don’t pay to talk to people unless it leads to financial gain.I've never had it and I know it isn't worth the cost.
I bet @BankerCat12 can tell you about it.
Side note: he's jealous of Asheville's beer scene, for what it's worth.
^^^THIS^^^I generally think it’s worth it. HOB will often have interesting behind-the-scenes stories, a better grasp on recruits being targeted, and really good breakdowns on players’ skill and style of play. During the season, David Sisk’s postgame breakdowns are worth the price alone to me. He’ll dissect 6-8 plays or so and talk about what worked and what didn’t. I come away feeling like I actually know more about basketball. The conversation over there is also generally more pleasant with far fewer trolls to deal with.
That said, if you’re looking for breaking news before anyone else gets it, I wouldn’t bother. That stuff usually comes out on Twitter or whatever.
I had it for several years.I enjoy it not only for @JRowland @Travis Graf @Jeff Drummond @David Sisk but also for other posters who are knowledgeable and also bring insider info. The troll count is also much lower over there. For $10 a month, I think it's worth it.
That’s the most important question right there.How was late-stage Cal worship on HOB vs RR?
Depends on the person. Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn’t. You won’t miss it if you never had it though. I will say it is frustrating to read some of the bogus claims and statements over here after you have read the truth about things over there .Seriously thinking about joining. Just wondering what everyone's opinion is. TIA.
For me it’s pretty important. We’re past the base Cal phase but those same minds are around. I would pay a little to be able to talk UK basketball with a group that had a smaller percentage of those people who kept getting in my face telling me I wasn’t a fan if I didn’t support Cal. And on the flip side I definitely don’t want to be actually paying to be in a group with an even larger percentage of those people. Not sure why those preferences of mine or my question about it would make anyone else uncomfortable. Or why anyone would have to pretend I was trying to make it the most important question when all I did is ask it in a place where all of my other relevant questions had already been asked and answered by kind people.That’s the most important question right there.
My thoughts as well.more intelligent posters, with more mods. inside info? i mean, not really unless it's football related. basketball scoop is a net 0.
I had it for years, as far as the info it is more reliable and they have good articles. I would say it really depends on you and what you want, you could do the trial and see what you think. I remember when I did decide to cancel it was kinda hard to do but I’m not as technologically savvy as a lot of people. I have thought about going back to it but I mostly just want info which eventually makes its way over here.Seriously thinking about joining. Just wondering what everyone's opinion is. TIA.
Seriously worth it. Since my friend joined, I get all the scoopsSeriously thinking about joining. Just wondering what everyone's opinion is. TIA.
It's nice to know I'm still living rent free in your brain.I'll tell you, it's worth any amount of money to have UK discussion without @Son_Of_Saul and half the other folks here
Just a lil joke mate. ❤️❤️❤️It's nice to know I'm still living rent free in your brain.
Had to come back after taking a year or 2 off. Cal killed my “craziness” of being an avid fan i became apathetic. Im glad to be back with the pplIf you have $120 per year to blow, yes. If you don’t, know. I have a spoiled wife and two spoiled kids, so I do not. That why I’m here with the rest of the low life.
I love Rafters, especially the crazies. I’d get bored without it.
it was down to 2 holdouts...How was late-stage Cal worship on HOB vs RR?
That sounds like an upgrade. Thanks!it was down to 2 holdouts...
Unfortunately, I think the majority of people in these online communities were/are Cal worshippers. And if you just take a note of the people who have “Gold member” under their username, you can see that there are plenty of Cal lovers on the premium board.For me it’s pretty important. We’re past the base Cal phase but those same minds are around. I would pay a little to be able to talk UK basketball with a group that had a smaller percentage of those people who kept getting in my face telling me I wasn’t a fan if I didn’t support Cal. And on the flip side I definitely don’t want to be actually paying to be in a group with an even larger percentage of those people. Not sure why those preferences of mine or my question about it would make anyone else uncomfortable. Or why anyone would have to pretend I was trying to make it the most important question when all I did is ask it in a place where all of my other relevant questions had already been asked and answered by kind people.
Goodness. Thanks for the info.Unfortunately, I think the majority of people in these online communities were/are Cal worshippers. And if you just take a note of the people who have “Gold member” under their username, you can see that there are plenty of Cal lovers on the premium board.
It might actually be worse than Rupp’s Rafters.