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"Sports writing is fairly formulaic ... we can automate what sports writers do."

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by ondeadline, Oct 10, 2012.

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  1. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    The question should not be can robots write sports stories as well as sports writers. The question should be can robots put together a short story from basic information as well as half-stoned college students reluctantly working the phones Friday nights to get beer money.

    It's a push, I'd say.
     
    Ace, Oct 12, 2012
    #25
  2. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    Quotes are not overrated when you have damn good quotes. The trick is to get damn good quotes.
     
    Riptide, Oct 12, 2012
    #26
  3. Uncle.Ruckus

    Uncle.Ruckus Guest

    Plus, you'd need plenty of old peoples' medicine to fuel the robots. At least it would be a boon for Old Glory Robot Insurance.
     
    Uncle.Ruckus, Oct 12, 2012
    #27
  4. BillyT

    BillyT Active Member

    <Auto-generated comment>

    You said that last time.
     
    BillyT, Oct 14, 2012
    #28
  5. GidalKaiser

    GidalKaiser Member

    Plus-1
     
    GidalKaiser, Oct 16, 2012
    #29
  6. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    "Why do people hate me?" -- Anonymous Quote
     
    Ace, Oct 19, 2012
    #30
  7. jlee

    jlee Well-Known Member

    Hadn't even looked at one of these (forgot I was in a Yahoo league) until today.

    Aaron Rodgers' report:

    "On the injury report and very challenging matchup as Rams give up the 7th-fewest fantasy PPG to QBs over the last five games but coming off a huge game."

    We may be formulaic, but I've never used that formula.
     
    jlee, Oct 21, 2012
    #31
  8. Doc Holliday

    Doc Holliday Well-Known Member

    Heard this in 1993 too. Still hasn't happened. Meh, too.
     
    Doc Holliday, Oct 27, 2012
    #32
  9. Doc Holliday

    Doc Holliday Well-Known Member

    +1
     
    Doc Holliday, Oct 27, 2012
    #33
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