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Originally Posted by DaFace
My primary issue with it is that it creates conflicts of interest. When I watch a game, I want to pick the team that I want to win based on the team - not based on a particular player. I especially hated it when I had to half-assedly root for a player who was against the Chiefs.
I also hate it because I've got a couple family members who won't shut up about their fantasy teams all day. I'm watching the Lions and Packers this morning. I don't give a shit whether a specific player scores or not, so shut the **** up about it and put down your damn laptop when we're watching the game.
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Yeah, I can understand both of these points, but for me it's worth it to have something to care about in games I would otherwise not give a shit about. I don't really care who wins the Dallas/Miami game. I suppose I'd lean Miami because I am pro-AFC and don't care for the Cowboys too much, but it would be a casual viewing for sure. As it is, I am starting Tony Romo (God help me) and I am going to care a great deal how he does. Makes the game more exciting to me and I still enjoy the game as a whole just as much.
Still, to each their own. I do try to not be annoying about it when people watching the game actually have a fan-based rooting interest. That's not cool.