No lit boards at Staples Center

[Catcherman]

It seems to me the players with the most to complain about them would be the goalies with shots coming from the half walls. It would be like staring into a light.

From the majority of responses it seems I'm in the minority with the way I feel about the glowing boards, but that's fine with me. I just wanted to see what the rest of you were thinking about it and get something done if anyone was like-minded about it. I still say it's a distraction. I'll just have to wait and see what the response on this site ends up being if they do install them at Staples Center.

Originally Posted by Bruin26

I noticed them at the earlier in the season and thought oh those are different and went on watching the game. I don't notice them unless the cameras show them when play has stopped. I don't see how these could be that much of a distraction for anyone. They are just like the normal signs to me. I noticed those only when play stops.

they're really only a problem when you're either looking for them or they are skating coast to coast along side the far boards, its really not a big deal and probably bring in the revenue of three ads in one space

[Butch 19]

Originally Posted by kingznut99

Thank you for bringing a sane post to this thread. I was beginning to think I was the only person around who saw a game in the 80's at the Forum.

The best board ads in the Forum were:

1. the "target" ads right behind the net

2. the "Melrose Place" ad behind the bench when Melrose was here (before he dismantled a very good team - but I digress)

The scrolling lit ads are no big deal IMO.

There is NOTHING I'll ever miss about the Forum... - except maybe some free parking in the neighborhoods 3 - 4 blocks away.

As far as board ads, I've always got a kick out of the BMW ad in Detroit.

[Kevco]

PHX is also home of 'line dancing' contests between periods and Mullet night! I wouldn't have beleived it if I hadn't seen it last year while working in PHX and went to some games there.
Fricking mullet night? Oh yea, Billy Ray Cyrus was the judge.

[bearlyreal]

AEG isn't worried about your safety as a fan. What makes you think they would even care about your pocketbook?

[Deadmarsh28]

I agree, these boards are annoying on TV.

Besides, why do companies invest in such advertisements? I hardly can recognize any ads displayed on these boards. I can imagine it's not really useful when viewers have to guess which advertisement is showed.

[jdkings24]

i HATE those adds but what can i do? honestly.