Comments on: NFL To Personnel – No Tweeting During Games

By: Lucky Chrome Weatherman Killer ~ Windows Fanatics

Lucky Chrome Weatherman Killer ~ Windows Fanatics — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:31:44 +0000

[...] NFL warns its personnel that no Twittering is allowed during game [...]

By: Ron Schenone

Ron Schenone — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:33 +0000

Hmmm………….. never thought about the cheating angle. Though I would find it hard to believe that one team would take an unfair advantage over another ! LOL

By: Jeff Cahill

Jeff Cahill — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:09:50 +0000

There’s also the possibility that Twitter *could* be used to cheat. Not everyone on the side line is a team member. Somebody that wanted to make some crooked cash could hang close and hear what plays are being called and tweet them to the other side.

By: Shiloh

Shiloh — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:07:49 +0000

I am pretty sure that freedom of speech only has to do with the government not your employer.

By: Ron Knights

Ron Knights — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:03:48 +0000

Oh please, I’m so bored with all the people who holler Freedom of Speech so often.

In this case, we’re talking about a company that wants to protect the timeliness of its news.

Yes, they’re also telling employees not to post on the Internet during their Working Hours.

The NFL has a right to enforce its broadcast rights. The NFL charges people money to see the games. The NFL has financial arrangements with the news services that cover those games.

And any employer has the right to insist their employees work during company hours.

If you want to engage in personal social diversions, do it on your own personal time.

And stop whining.

By: Keith Stoneberger

Keith Stoneberger — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:58:56 +0000

This is so funny. All they are worried about is that they may loose income if the players or coaches tweeted. Then again, the opposing team can gain the upperhand if they some inside info from the other team. I bet Bill Belicheck be licking his chops if this was allowed. Although, this doesnt stop from teams to not look at tweets, will we see some sort of “spotter” in the stands helping out during the game?

By: Robert Glen Fogarty

Robert Glen Fogarty — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:11:27 +0000

If the NFL wants to ban its employees (i.e. players) from using Twitter while on the clock, that’s its own business. It’s not really a violation of free speech — the players can elect to not work for the NFL if they would rather tweet on company time than pick up their much-envied paychecks, right?

As far as preventing fans from tweeting during games, I’d have to say that I’m not against the idea of cell phone jamming stadiums, movie theaters, etc. As with smoking and other behaviors that intrude on the enjoyment of surrounding ticketholders, there could be a designated area away from everyone else where people could indulge in their addictions without annoying others.

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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:59:02 +0000

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By: Robert, Philadelphia PA

Robert, Philadelphia PA — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:36:18 +0000

Where have you been? Colleges have been trying to ban “ticketed” fans from social networking during games for the past few weeks.
http://mashable.com/2009/08/17/sec-new-media-policy/
Right now the controversy is up in the air – and, like the RRIA’s heavy-handed efforts to control their products, this one’s got to be doomed to failure as well. Is there a cure for myopia?.. rob

By: Walk Loud and Carry a Soft Stick | dv8-designs

Walk Loud and Carry a Soft Stick | dv8-designs — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:42:40 +0000

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