Interesting topic and comments.
If I may express an opinion, or two, I think this
topic started with a basic question - where have some
of frequent and popular predictors gone?
There are old-timers in every sport. It's possible some
just simply died, or, have health issue that prevent
rationale play.
When LP started, I believe Windows 95 was the most popular
Operating System. We have since gone to Win98, Win98SE, WinMin,
WinXP. WinXPSP2, and now WinVista. How many folks got lost
in the shuffle, or couldn't afford to uprgrade?
There are probably other reasons why only a few of the 57,980
LP members just don't participate in the forums.
Again, IMHO, I think a lot of folks sign on to LP in search
of the Golden Goose. They are a selfish lot. They want to
win a jackpot, but don't want to share it. They really don't
know how to set up a viable workout, and they don't really
want to be bothered with the nuts and bolts of how the numbers were
generated.
They want unrestricted use to whatever
guidance they may find here, but don't have the time or desire
to contribute anything of their own.
LottoAdvantage hit the nail on the head. He put out a system he
believes will help folks win more. It's a complicated piece of
work, but simple enough that just about anyone could use it
What happened? He says the system was 'totally ignored." He got
very little input. As result he pulled the system altogther, which
was his right.
Other folks have posted systems they say produce frequent winners.
But, they seldom ever explain how the system works or offer it
to others. Sometimes, one of the system engineers will offer
the system - for $39.
I come to LP couple of times a day, mainly to see what is new.
I ignore the predictions. I have a way of generating my own.
Somehow, I have never been able to figure out how the events
in one state can be used to predict events in another state.
I decided in the beginning that I would make my hometown public -
good ole San Angelo, Texas in West Central Texas. Cotton and Sheep
country.
My hope was that there would be other Texas lottery players in the
city or close by who might want to join forces and 'Work' together to win some
$$$,
Not one bite!
I've read many posts but never ran across any that indicates
that some folks have in fact joined forces. Unless there
is one heck of lot activity in the private message system, there is
no evidence of any real collarboration.
One person puts out some numbers only to have others jump in with
their own selections.
These lottery forums are like pools. Lots of folks want in and
will pay their share - but don't ask them to do any work. Just give
them a call when there is a win.
There may be pool members who do more than buy quick picks, the
easy way, but they keep their methods to themselves. Certainly. they
don't want any non-playing pool member to find out what numbers
are being played. They certainly don't want the details of their
'workouts' to become known outside the pool.
Maybe secrecy is justified, particular when the jackpot and other
non-daily games are involved. it's just human nature to want to be
the only winner.
In Texas, all of the Pick 3 and Pick 4 winners are paid whatever prizes
apply. No sharing.
As a final comment, I think the flow of names will continue. Some of
the older players will fall by the wayside, the newcomers will
try to start discussions that will prompt a few responses, but really be
dead on arrival due to lack of interest.
Some will post their predictions, but never explain how they generated
the numbers. Some will boast of wins, but offer no proof.
I think we have a 'silent majority' situation. These are people
looking for an edge, or are just curious, or looking for something they can
use. Some pay the fees and do in fact use the data and tools that
come with their contracts. Only Todd knows.
I suppose one day someone with nothing else to do will initiate a
post to find out what ever happened to bobby623.
Be interesting to know what the answers will be!!
The same main topics will come up, be supported or shot down, as the
case my be.
Think of it, over 882,000 posts on over 109,000 topics. Is there
anything new to discuss?