Des Jacklin statement

[markymark]

They did do a hell of a lot of Tweets and FB posts on their own accounts, more than usual. But thats about it.

But I guess if a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

The did do more on social media, but also littered with silly errors.

[Ginge]

They did do a hell of a lot of Tweets and FB posts on their own accounts, more than usual. But thats about it.

But I guess if a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

The did do more on social media, but also littered with silly errors.

"Ill be watching"

"Durrent"

[SolidSCB]

Sorry, but the absolute worst area of the BDO is in their public outreach/social media side of things.

Yeah, they might produce a lot of content and publish it through their various channels, but it matters not a jot when the content in question comes across as unprofessional and poorly designed as the BDO's stuff.

CONSTANT gramatical errors, basic design flaws such as poor alignment of text/images, publishing photographs of players that have either been photoshopped by a 10-year old, stretched out of proportion like you're trying to watch a widescreen film on an old CRT TV or just of a pathetic potato quality.

That isn't to mention the amount of errors you see with match times, scorelines etc. You know, information that is actually very important to the audience you're trying to capture. Clearly proof read by absolutely no-one before being published.

The worst part of this is, there are absolutely loads of really talented people who would absolutely love the chance to get to do this stuff with the exposure on offer. I'm talking students who know how to produce a professional social media post, a press release or a graphic who would do it for a pittance or even just to be able to chuck it into their portfolio for future employers. Christ, as a graphic designer myself I would love the opportunity to produce their stuff and do it proper justice given how many people will see it.

But no, they will continue to keep it all within their little circle. Letting whoever has the least limited skills have a crack at it and just throw it on without a care in the world and continue to look Mickey Mouse, and then wonder why everyone laughs at them.

[Lurgan]

Excellent statement from the Chairperson

Communication with members and players has improved beyond recognition and this must be welcomed

[Ginge]

Sorry, but the absolute worst area of the BDO is in their public outreach/social media side of things.

Yeah, they might produce a lot of content and publish it through their various channels, but it matters not a jot when the content in question comes across as unprofessional and poorly designed as the BDO's stuff.

CONSTANT gramatical errors, basic design flaws such as poor alignment of text/images, publishing photographs of players that have either been photoshopped by a 10-year old, stretched out of proportion like you're trying to watch a widescreen film on an old CRT TV or just of a pathetic potato quality.

That isn't to mention the amount of errors you see with match times, scorelines etc. You know, information that is actually very important to the audience you're trying to capture. Clearly proof read by absolutely no-one before being published.

The worst part of this is, there are absolutely loads of really talented people who would absolutely love the chance to get to do this stuff with the exposure on offer. I'm talking students who know how to produce a professional social media post, a press release or a graphic who would do it for a pittance or even just to be able to chuck it into their portfolio for future employers. Christ, as a graphic designer myself I would love the opportunity to produce their stuff and do it proper justice given how many people will see it.

But no, they will continue to keep it all within their little circle. Letting whoever has the least limited skills have a crack at it and just throw it on without a care in the world and continue to look Mickey Mouse, and then wonder why everyone laughs at them.

One of my favourite ones of recent times was the last WDT when they clearly didn't have pictures of all the players but thought "hey, sod it, lets throw some stuff out anyway".

Behold...



Who seriously thought this was a good idea?

[Lurgan]

wats wrong with it?

[Ginge]

wats wrong with it?

Stop it

[ChrisW]

That's bloody brilliant for bdo standards.

[Lurgan]

wats wrong with it?

Stop it

its clearly images of the top ranked players in each encounter

[Ginge]

wats wrong with it?

Stop it

its clearly images of the top ranked players in each encounter

Nice try, all the others had both players pictured either side. But you know this, and I have now bitten. Hnnnnnggggg!

[Moongoose McQueeen]

Keep up the good work, Des

[SolidSCB]

Heh, that's shocking, and as has been said that's actually one of their better efforts.

Exactly my point though, it's quality not quantity. It's like that programme from a few months ago for the Masters or whatever that had Des and some other random bloke on the front. Yeah, that's funny in itself but then you open it up and even the basic stuff about the players is completely incorrect or spelled horrendously. I do work for businesses that use content that is seen by an absolute fraction of the BDO's reach and not in a million years would they sign any of that rubbish off.

If you're actively trying to get away from the ridicule and the jokes, make moves to actually stop being one. How can they be respected and taken seriously when they can't even respect themselves?

[Zeyes]

Heh, that's shocking, and as has been said that's actually one of their better efforts.

Exactly my point though, it's quality not quantity. It's like that programme from a few months ago for the Masters or whatever that had Des and some other random bloke on the front. Yeah, that's funny in itself but then you open it up and even the basic stuff about the players is completely incorrect or spelled horrendously. I do work for businesses that use content that is seen by an absolute fraction of the BDO's reach and not in a million years would they sign any of that rubbish off.

Nah, it's perfectly fine if their MC gets referred to as Ricgard Ashowdown rather than his actual name. In a family like the BDO, who would be upset by an honest mistake like that?

[SolidSCB]

I suppose when it's down to someone mashing a keyboard with webbed hands you get what you're given.

[mshaw2]

Sorry, but the absolute worst area of the BDO is in their public outreach/social media side of things.

Yeah, they might produce a lot of content and publish it through their various channels, but it matters not a jot when the content in question comes across as unprofessional and poorly designed as the BDO's stuff.

CONSTANT gramatical errors, basic design flaws such as poor alignment of text/images, publishing photographs of players that have either been photoshopped by a 10-year old, stretched out of proportion like you're trying to watch a widescreen film on an old CRT TV or just of a pathetic potato quality.

That isn't to mention the amount of errors you see with match times, scorelines etc. You know, information that is actually very important to the audience you're trying to capture. Clearly proof read by absolutely no-one before being published.

The worst part of this is, there are absolutely loads of really talented people who would absolutely love the chance to get to do this stuff with the exposure on offer. I'm talking students who know how to produce a professional social media post, a press release or a graphic who would do it for a pittance or even just to be able to chuck it into their portfolio for future employers. Christ, as a graphic designer myself I would love the opportunity to produce their stuff and do it proper justice given how many people will see it.

But no, they will continue to keep it all within their little circle. Letting whoever has the least limited skills have a crack at it and just throw it on without a care in the world and continue to look Mickey Mouse, and then wonder why everyone laughs at them.

That's quite a lot of words just to tell everyone you're a Graphic Designer.

[SolidSCB]

If you're reading this Des, sign me up. I can spel

[mshaw2]

Nah, it's perfectly fine if their MC gets referred to as Ricgard Ashowdown rather than his actual name. In a family like the BDO, who would be upset by an honest mistake like that?

The G is next to the H, and the ow is just repeated twice. Easy mistake to make.

[Ginge]

If you're reading this Des, sign me up. I can spel

Are you any good at slapping people?

[SolidSCB]

Dunno about that, but I've got an NVQ in threatening people from behind a screen.

[1205]

Sorry, but the absolute worst area of the BDO is in their public outreach/social media side of things.

Yeah, they might produce a lot of content and publish it through their various channels, but it matters not a jot when the content in question comes across as unprofessional and poorly designed as the BDO's stuff.

CONSTANT gramatical errors, basic design flaws such as poor alignment of text/images, publishing photographs of players that have either been photoshopped by a 10-year old, stretched out of proportion like you're trying to watch a widescreen film on an old CRT TV or just of a pathetic potato quality.

That isn't to mention the amount of errors you see with match times, scorelines etc. You know, information that is actually very important to the audience you're trying to capture. Clearly proof read by absolutely no-one before being published.

The worst part of this is, there are absolutely loads of really talented people who would absolutely love the chance to get to do this stuff with the exposure on offer. I'm talking students who know how to produce a professional social media post, a press release or a graphic who would do it for a pittance or even just to be able to chuck it into their portfolio for future employers. Christ, as a graphic designer myself I would love the opportunity to produce their stuff and do it proper justice given how many people will see it.

But no, they will continue to keep it all within their little circle. Letting whoever has the least limited skills have a crack at it and just throw it on without a care in the world and continue to look Mickey Mouse, and then wonder why everyone laughs at them.

That's quite a lot of words just to tell everyone you're a Graphic Designer.

He only does pictures if he's paid, so he had to use a thousand words instead.