Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted December 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Lard Bazaar said: Hello. Quick question, is there a reason that emails didn’t go out this year? I’ve been thinking about my team but as usual putting it off but didn’t fret about time as I knew I’d get a reminder email - next thing I know there’s four days to go and I haven’t done my team but I never got an email. Not having a dig as you’ve got a big job on your hands I know, just wondering maybe there’s been a change of process? Christ, I've sent emails twice and they've still not all gone through? ffs. I have no idea mate, I sent emails on the.... 9th and 23rd? I didn't get an email myself on the 9th, but I did in the 23rd batch. We've moved over to a new server and shit, but the bounce emails I've had don't include yours.... The first batch was sent as all 600 email addies at once. The second batch was in groups of about 75 at a time. I've never sent massed emails like this from what is effectively a personal account (I've done it at work using specialised software, but that's different). So yeah, apologies, if you haven't received one that means other people probably haven't. Whoever takes over the game next year, we may have to invest in a licence for a mass-emailer, MailChimp or something. I'll check if there's one that Ionos (the new website hosts) have but I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted December 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: The one thing I will miss next year when msc is gamerunner is the little "ooooh.... that's a good pick" face you pull when seeing some entries. Research flexes are stepping up across the board. Might need to skip town for a bit, Willz the Cup could be yours. (FTR Joey is running the Crowdsourced far smoother because not being technology illiterate he isn't reliant on Word Doc and pen and paper...) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted December 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Christ, I've sent emails twice and they've still not all gone through? ffs. I have no idea mate, I sent emails on the.... 9th and 23rd? I didn't get an email myself on the 9th, but I did in the 23rd batch. We've moved over to a new server and shit, but the bounce emails I've had don't include yours.... The first batch was sent as all 600 email addies at once. The second batch was in groups of about 75 at a time. I've never sent massed emails like this from what is effectively a personal account (I've done it at work using specialised software, but that's different). So yeah, apologies, if you haven't received one that means other people probably haven't. Whoever takes over the game next year, we may have to invest in a licence for a mass-emailer, MailChimp or something. I'll check if there's one that Ionos (the new website hosts) have but I doubt it. Have you checked the limits on how many email addresses you can mail at once on your new server package (this is separate to the amount of email addresses you can create on the website)? You might need to break it down to multiple batches in future (even gmail limits you to 500 recipients per email)? Also make sure you leave the window your sending the emails from open for a good few minutes when sending that many emails to be on the safe side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted December 28, 2018 I actually got two e-mails initially, responded to one, got my acknowledgement my teams were in, and the reminder. So it was all working for Hotmail... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,313 Posted December 28, 2018 I am waiting until NYE in case someone announces they have stage 4 pancreatic cancer and are going to Switzerland after seeing in the New Year or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted December 28, 2018 I got my email thanks Spade. Thanks for giving the DL Forum a plug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted December 29, 2018 10 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: Christ, I've sent emails twice and they've still not all gone through? ffs. I have no idea mate, I sent emails on the.... 9th and 23rd? I didn't get an email myself on the 9th, but I did in the 23rd batch. We've moved over to a new server and shit, but the bounce emails I've had don't include yours.... The first batch was sent as all 600 email addies at once. The second batch was in groups of about 75 at a time. I've never sent massed emails like this from what is effectively a personal account (I've done it at work using specialised software, but that's different). So yeah, apologies, if you haven't received one that means other people probably haven't. Whoever takes over the game next year, we may have to invest in a licence for a mass-emailer, MailChimp or something. I'll check if there's one that Ionos (the new website hosts) have but I doubt it. No apology necessary, it’s a huge task and no technology is infallible - but if you could see fit to send me a 100% guaranteed winning team I’ll forgive you 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted December 29, 2018 I take my hat off to you running a big pool all year round like this so many thanks Spade. Anyway I have now replied to your email and sent in my three crumble teams -apricot, Blueberry and Gooseberry! PS I hope that you pull a few " Oooooh.... that's a good pick " faces when you read my entries! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,642 Posted December 29, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 23:42, JQW said: Still working on my list, wondering whether to play someone local as my joker. They’re not very notable at the moment, but could be next year. How long have you and your mates been training as jihadis? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 281 Posted December 29, 2018 Still working on my list - glad I've held it back, otherwise I would have already run out of reserves! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted December 29, 2018 Yo mods, can we get a pin for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YorkshireBanker 168 Posted December 30, 2018 Team Name-Roasting Bodies In Redcar 1-Jean-Louis Trintignant 2-Enrico Macias 3-Gerard Bassett 4-Paddy Bassett 5-Bobby Brown(Whitney Widow) 6-Bobby Brown(Rangers Legend) 7-Lessie Brown 8-June Brown 9-Margaret Stuart Barry 10-Paul Gasciogne 11-Paul Hogan 12-Paul Vehoeven 13-Michael Verhoevan 14-Robert Marchand 15-Bob Hawke 16-Hilde Zadek 17-Vera Lynn 18-Medea Amiranashvili 19-Joni Mitchell 20-Shane MacGowan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted December 30, 2018 6 hours ago, YorkshireBanker said: Team Name-Roasting Bodies In Redcar 1-Jean-Louis Trintignant 2-Enrico Macias 3-Gerard Bassett 4-Paddy Bassett 5-Bobby Brown(Whitney Widow) 6-Bobby Brown(Rangers Legend) 7-Lessie Brown 8-June Brown 9-Margaret Stuart Barry 10-Paul Gasciogne 11-Paul Hogan 12-Paul Vehoeven 13-Michael Verhoevan 14-Robert Marchand 15-Bob Hawke 16-Hilde Zadek 17-Vera Lynn 18-Medea Amiranashvili 19-Joni Mitchell 20-Shane MacGowan Make sure to email that to ddp@derbydeadpool.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted December 30, 2018 Dammit, I missed an obvious dead cert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,551 Posted December 30, 2018 Spade, I sent you 3 teams! Thanks and all the best to you!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 281 Posted December 30, 2018 List submitted. I held off from the local 'celebrity' as I'm not sure if he'd definitely obit. I may pick him next year instead if his career takes off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted December 30, 2018 Winning team sent! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 31, 2018 I've decided to pull one of the leading names from my DDP team, as I find nothing to indicate he would get a QO. Slam dunk NYTimes obit, but I don't think it'll cross the Pond. Google shows me zero history it will, and I didn't bother to look till tonight. Took it for granted. Good thing I checked. He was one of my four players under 9 points, so actually it'll be an improvement in that area. This leaves Lee Kerslake as my lowest scoring player and unless he's D40, and there's a 0.01% chance of that, then he isn't worth rostering imho. I know he will be popular but at 71 years old (7 points) he is no Jessica Falkholt (12 points) should he finish 41st overall. I don't mind saying he is on my team cuz it's a slam dunk 7 points, but that's not a winning strategy. If you have him on your team like I will, put a big 'L' on your forehead. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,642 Posted December 31, 2018 Reet I'm in for this one too - show and tell tomorrow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted December 31, 2018 First ever Theme Team submitted - Westerns GUN Fight at the Not O.K. Corral Now to get on with the serious stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted December 31, 2018 Right, that's the Pan Breed team sent in for its 8th consecutive year of mediocrity. Also, the traditional shit theme teams. Good luck everyone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
