Commish: What's Wrong With Deciding Things On A Case-By-Case Basis? (1 Viewer)

[the lone star]

So somebody mentioned this to me either here or on another forum, and spoke about how a commish shouldn't decide things on a case-by-case basis. I can agree with that, but I also think that, as a matter of fact, things tend to be decided on a case-by-case basis, whether it be fantasy sports, real sports, or something in the courts.

I know this is very vague, but what's wrong with deciding things on a case-by-case basis? What's the preferred method instead of this?

 

[cobalt_27]

Is this a real question or are you just in need of some attention?

 

[the lone star]

Is this a real question or are you just in need of some attention?

Real question. Somebody mentioned it to me either here or on another board and I was trying to figure it all out.

I mean, yeah, you gotta have a good set of bylaws and rules, but eventually, aren't most things eventually decided on the specific facts of the case?

 

[Arodin]

Have clear rules.  Follow them consistently.

Save the case-by-case rulings for stuff that is wierd enough that no rule covers it.  (Example...one of my leagues has a double header week to open the season.  Last year a hurricane created a bye for two teams on double header week, so the commish moved the doubleheader to week two.)

The better the rules, the less often the commish has to use judgment, the happier the ownership group.

 

[Deamon]

For as much beef as you have with your commissioners, I'm shocked they've kept you around.  You must be a nightmare to manage in a league. 

 

[Jello_Biafra]

For as much beef as you have with your commissioners, I'm shocked they've kept you around.  You must be a nightmare to manage in a league. 

He is the commissioner. He just posts here to see how bad a job he does.

 

[Chaka]

So somebody mentioned this to me either here or on another forum, and spoke about how a commish shouldn't decide things on a case-by-case basis. I can agree with that, but I also think that, as a matter of fact, things tend to be decided on a case-by-case basis, whether it be fantasy sports, real sports, or something in the courts.

I know this is very vague, but what's wrong with deciding things on a case-by-case basis? What's the preferred method instead of this?

I am certain there is a specific underlying issue that lead you to ask this question so I will get the ball rolling.

It depends, can you be more specific?

 

[Pwingles]

jeez, another thread

 

[wakelawyer]

Could you please post a poll about whether it's cool if the commish keeps the commish lockout turned off in MFL?  I had a commish do it to me in 2008 and I'm really mad about it.

 

[Gally]

Setting up clear rules is the key to managing any league.  Being clear with the intent of the league and why the rules are in place is proper communication.  Occasionally something will come up that isn't quite covered by the explicit rules and some decision has to be made based on the intent of the rules and the specific situation that arises.  Sometimes those specific situations shed light on something that needs to be defined more clearly and then rules are amended to take the precedent set by the specific ruling to avoid future conflicts. 

Problems arise when owners try and find loopholes that circumvent the written rules and their intent.  Seems like much of what you present are situations where someone is trying to circumvent or find the loophole in a rule to go around the intent of the league.

 

[Deamon]

Have clear rules.  Follow them consistently.

Save the case-by-case rulings for stuff that is wierd enough that no rule covers it.  (Example...one of my leagues has a double header week to open the season.  Last year a hurricane created a bye for two teams on double header week, so the commish moved the doubleheader to week two.)

The better the rules, the less often the commish has to use judgment, the happier the ownership group.

Setting up clear rules is the key to managing any league.  Being clear with the intent of the league and why the rules are in place is proper communication.  Occasionally something will come up that isn't quite covered by the explicit rules and some decision has to be made based on the intent of the rules and the specific situation that arises.  Sometimes those specific situations shed light on something that needs to be defined more clearly and then rules are amended to take the precedent set by the specific ruling to avoid future conflicts. 

Problems arise when owners try and find loopholes that circumvent the written rules and their intent.  Seems like much of what you present are situations where someone is trying to circumvent or find the loophole in a rule to go around the intent of the league.

Don't fall for the trap. You'll never get your life back. 

 

[the lone star]

I am certain there is a specific underlying issue that lead you to ask this question so I will get the ball rolling.

It depends, can you be more specific?

I honestly don't remember what the underlying issue was.

But in regards to another league I was in, a commish did say that he would rather not make a rule for something, as he would rather judge on a case-by-case basis. He also said that creating a rule would give reasons for owners to "turn other owners in" for doing something that seemed shady. If I remember correctly, it was about setting an optimal lineup each and every week. The commish was against such a rule.

 

[the lone star]

Could you please post a poll about whether it's cool if the commish keeps the commish lockout turned off in MFL?  I had a commish do it to me in 2008 and I'm really mad about it.

Honestly don't remember the commish lockout thing.

 

[the lone star]

Have clear rules.  Follow them consistently.

Save the case-by-case rulings for stuff that is wierd enough that no rule covers it.  (Example...one of my leagues has a double header week to open the season.  Last year a hurricane created a bye for two teams on double header week, so the commish moved the doubleheader to week two.)

The better the rules, the less often the commish has to use judgment, the happier the ownership group.

Thanks!

 

[the lone star]

For as much beef as you have with your commissioners, I'm shocked they've kept you around.  You must be a nightmare to manage in a league. 

Honestly, this is just me wondering.