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by ghaff 493 days ago
That's your choice of course. I suspect that a lot of casual fans (raises hand) may largely ignore the regular (long) season but get more engaged in the payoffs, especially if they have a team they care about involved which has obvious financial implications for the teams involved.
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rectang 493 days ago
> payoffs

Exactly. ;) (Per cogent upthread analysis about maximizing revenue.)

But even casuals may get excited about e.g. the last few games of the Premier League season which determine the league winner (as well as who survives the relegation battle, which is a whole 'nuther drama).

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bdangubic 492 days ago
may largely ignore the regular (long) season but get more engaged in the playoffs

you are saying exactly the right words but arguing the wrong side. that is exactly why shit stinks, make the season ALL there is to it, then see whether it is long / boring / … :)

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