attn: Randy West....Important ?
DSmith
occasion--that doesn't void our eligibiltiy for SS and WL, does it?
Kevin Nagle
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> Hello...since you post here, and have emailed members of the group on
> occasion--that doesn't void our eligibiltiy for SS and WL, does it?
Unless you're related to him, I think you're in the clear. If you've met
face-to-face and had dinner five times, it may be a different story... and
some good gossip for the group, too. ;-)
-Kevin Nagle
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Randy West
> Hello...since you post here, and have emailed members of the group on
> occasion--that doesn't void our eligibiltiy for SS and WL, does it?
Not if you're willing to split your winnings with me! :-)
The simple answer is "no", but as I'm often paid by the word...
Standards and Practices handles these kinds of eligibility questions
on a case-by-case basis, but simply being aware of each others'
existance doesn't constitute the kind of relationship that potentially
threatens the integrity of competitive game play or creates the
appearance of impropriety.
Years ago, Beverly Morrison at Goodson Todman defined that kind of
relationship as one in which the people in question could be
considered "friends" by virtue of having shared experiences and/or
"broken bread" together. Beyond those kinds of obvious friendships
that would void eligibility, today the kinds of relationships we're
expected to disclose (not necessarily resulting in disqualification)
include acquaintances such as former neighbors, school classmates or
people we might have seen at AA meetings ;-). In such cases disclosure
of the remote relationship to the other contestants might be the only
action taken.
Again, the concerns are the kinds of relationships that potentially
threaten the integrity of competitive game play or create the
appearance of impropriety. The fact that you're a NASCAR fan precludes
any possibility that we could be considered friends ;-P
Randy
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JC
> Again, the concerns are the kinds of relationships that potentially
> threaten the integrity of competitive game play or create the
> appearance of impropriety. The fact that you're a NASCAR fan precludes
> any possibility that we could be considered friends ;-P
>
> Randy
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Now that's a funny line! To bad they don't let you ad-lib on
Supermarket Sweep. :-)
John
Matt Ottinger
"Randy West" <rand...@aol.com> wrote ...
> In such cases disclosure
> of the remote relationship to the other contestants might be the only
> action taken.
There's also probably a difference between knowing Randy, who I'm guessing
has limited access to the game material, and knowing a producer or writer.
Frankly, the internet had brought many of us fans closer to the
professionals in the industry. I really wouldn't sweat the casual contacts.
--Matt
otti...@acd.net
B.J. Brown
"Matt Ottinger" <otti...@acd.net> wrote in message
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I think Pyramid has had occurances were certain players had to be held back
a week due to knowing a celeb...
Kevin Nagle
> has limited access to the game material, and knowing a producer or writer.
> Frankly, the internet had brought many of us fans closer to the
> professionals in the industry. I really wouldn't sweat the casual
contacts.
The show is long since out of production (and most people's memories), so
here goes with my story:
I was a contestant on Mall Masters at Mall of America. As I also work in
the TV field in Minnesota (where the show was shot), I actually knew at
least four of the people I saw on the production crew -- three were former
co-workers from ValueVision (now "Shop NBC"), another was a former High
School classmate/co-worker in my HS TV studio, and friend and fellow
freelancer. The three former co-workers were PA's, while my friend was a
tape op on the show. Obviously, none of them were privy to any question
material up front, and there isn't too much of a scandal here as I didn't
win on the show.
If, for example, I knew the host (which I didn't), it would be a different
situation.
Randy West
You're right John.
My lovely litany of lilting alliterations lacks luster and
laudability. I should be in the deli section with some cheesey
stand-up act!
Your corny-linguist ;-),
Randy
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