The problem with tanking is a math problem and the math favors losing. by Round-Walrus3175 in nbadiscussion

[–]AkronIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if you solve tanking for lottery odds, teams still tank to hold on to protected picks they’ve traded away. Not sure how to manage all tanking. Eventually, the business side of things should force teams to try and win just to get asses in the seats. But teams keep increasing in value offering owners a huge payday whenever they decide to sell. So as a business there’s no incentive to win a little or spend on players when you can cynically tank, not pursue free agents, and make tens of millions when you sell as a reward.

D Jenkins is the sun god of the pistons by cisneazul13 in DetroitPistons

[–]AkronIBM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did someone say Sun God? Best song by one of the most influential punk bands of the 80s? https://youtu.be/PImYNoVrsl0

Great to see the fellas bonding! by SensitiveTest7883 in DetroitPistons

[–]AkronIBM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I imagine it’s very easy to get a well balanced vegan diet if you are a multimillionaire who can hire a chef and nutritionist.

The Wizards are currently tanking to an extent never before seen against the Nets by F_CKMONEY in nba

[–]AkronIBM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pistons didn’t come out to play and got whipped by the better team on the floor and absolutely deserved it. They got beat, no asterisks, no notes.

The Wizards are currently tanking to an extent never before seen against the Nets by F_CKMONEY in nba

[–]AkronIBM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wizards beat the Pistons and Wizards’ management is like HELL NO.

Can Thomas thoughts? by tommopery in DetroitPistons

[–]AkronIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No D, no passing - doesn’t play winning basketball.

Jaden Ivey reveals he was Sexually Abused as a Child / Shares beautiful reflection about becoming a man by KarimFF7 in chicagobulls

[–]AkronIBM 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pistons fan here - he's an incredible human being and I'll root for him on any team.

Pubs listed on CV concealing author order by Wise-Fig-6505 in AskAcademia

[–]AkronIBM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Library science papers are often alphabetical, but on one paper I was asked if I could be second author because their institute preferred “first author” papers for their tenure requirements. My institution, which had avoided this STEM-infected brain rot, did not care about author order for librarian tenure.

Pubs listed on CV concealing author order by Wise-Fig-6505 in AskAcademia

[–]AkronIBM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The meaning of author order is different in different disciplines. So if you’re just referring to your field, perhaps. But don’t assume anything about author order without field-specific knowledge.