I was just kicked out of a league (1 Viewer)

[Lightning-in-a-Bottle]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

 

[RTB1]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

RTSports allows the owner to decide if the Commish can see his trade proposals and waiver claims or not.

 

[Sweet Love]

You're "lightning in a bottle" baby, you don't need to take that crap.

 

[Keith Lewis]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

 

[valhallan]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You think a commish should be able to see trade proposals and unprocessed waiver submissions??

 

[Lightning-in-a-Bottle]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

Keith,i was a commish for a number of years, there are only a few options that you need the rights for and they are very rare that you need them. Another league I am in, the commish gives up his right and only acquires it when something drastic needs to happen. So, it can be turned on and off...

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

RTSports allows the owner to decide if the Commish can see his trade proposals and waiver claims or not.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Why would you join a league where you don't trust the commish in the first place? Seeing trade proposals is pretty far down the list with regards to what sort of bad things he could do.

Instead of you dictating to the commish, you should have talked to leaguemates about it.

 

[smcindoe]

I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...

You offered to quit. He accepted. What's the issue?(I agree with your stance here, but you handled it wrong. In the league I run I make it clear that I'm open to feedback and suggestions, but anyone who plays the "I'm quitting if I don't get my way" card is gone. Owners who go to that page in the playbook are almost never worth keeping around.)

 

[Anthony Borbely]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

You told him to either change the rights for find another owner...he chose the latter.

 

[EdwardCat]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

I'd have to agree. Being rude to the guy won't solve anything. Being rude never solves anything. If you felt that strongly about it, formulate an intelligent response that isn't threatening. I'm certain you would want him to treat you the same way. In all honesty, even though a commissioner shouldn't be able to view all that information, he was right to kick you out. The fewer rude people we need to deal with, the better.

 

[kevinray]

Why should a commissioner be able to see potential trades and wavier claims. If something shady happens, which is doesn't happen often, then there should be rules in place to handle it and you can always reverse the transaction. I mean its not commissioners are just running the league they're players who are trying to win. I commish a league and I would never want to be able to see unprocessed transactions. I'd want to undercut the player if its good for my team but I wouldn't be able to act on it since it would be cheating. Nothing should make the playing feild uneven.

 

[faux_bear]

yeah, threatening anyone is incredibly off-putting, and I can't blame the commish for dumping you. The issue has nothing to do with his ability to view trade proposals, tt has to do with how you handled it.

 

[-Crippler-]

Dont bite off more than you can chew. You asked for it...he made it happen.

 

[fatness]

I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

In other words, you guessed that he'd back down from your threat. He didn't. It took me a couple years to talk the commish of several leagues I'm in to change that setting (the commish being able to see trade offers). He finally changed his mind and changed the setting. It was all done through conversation, not threats. I'd suggest conversation the next time you run across something you don't like.

 

[geoff8695]

This scenario got me thinking about my leagues. I am in two CBS leagues for several years now (it is highly unlikely we will ever go anywhere else, so please don't flame me or tell me how bad CBS is the suxor -TIA)

Anyways, the commissioner can not see trade offers until both sides agree to the trade, which is fine... However transaction requests are visible, so I was wondering if anyone knows a way to turn off this feature until the commish has submitted his waiver wire requests?

 

[moderated]

You offered to quit. He accepted. What's the issue?

 

[patriarchz]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

 

[-Crippler-]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

"Runs away from every fight"? Are you kidding me? This is a FANTASY FOOTBALL league on the INTERNET. If you think it takes any sort of balls to act like a whiney 2 year old online, you need to do a little growing up. It's pretty sad if you think that you need to show your manhood by threatening someone with your keyboard and then cry about it later when someone more mature decides not to put up with it.

 

[Keith Lewis]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

Don't take the bait guys...

 

[-Crippler-]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

Don't take the bait guys...

damn

 

[Pocket Joker]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

I agree. You asked for it....

 

[kevinallen]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

So who are you talking about? The Owner that threatened to quit if it wasnt changed or the Commish that kicked him out because he was given an ultimatum?

 

[TheLastDispatch]

I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...

You offered to quit. He accepted. What's the issue?(I agree with your stance here, but you handled it wrong. In the league I run I make it clear that I'm open to feedback and suggestions, but anyone who plays the "I'm quitting if I don't get my way" card is gone. Owners who go to that page in the playbook are almost never worth keeping around.)

Dont bite off more than you can chew. You asked for it...he made it happen.

You walked into this one.

 

[patriarchz]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

So who are you talking about? The Owner that threatened to quit if it wasnt changed or the Commish that kicked him out because he was given an ultimatum?

Like I said in my original post, I don't think either of the guys handled it well. But I'm talking about all the guys on here who are saying things like, "you didn't handle it well so you should be kicked out" or "if you were whining about a rule you should be kicked out..." C'mon fellas, buck up and face it don't run from it. Running away shouldn't be an option in football, even if it's the fantasy kind.

 

[fsufan]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I know MFLs has this feature for commissioners. I think it is a BAD feature. CBS does not have it

 

[fsufan]

This scenario got me thinking about my leagues. I am in two CBS leagues for several years now (it is highly unlikely we will ever go anywhere else, so please don't flame me or tell me how bad CBS is the suxor -TIA) Anyways, the commissioner can not see trade offers until both sides agree to the trade, which is fine... However transaction requests are visible, so I was wondering if anyone knows a way to turn off this feature until the commish has submitted his waiver wire requests?

I am a commish of 3 leagues and I use CBS for all 3 for 10 years now. I cannot see no trade offers between other owners or WW request

 

[hellz_fireflies]

Why should a commissioner be able to see potential trades and wavier claims. If something shady happens, which is doesn't happen often, then there should be rules in place to handle it and you can always reverse the transaction. I mean its not commissioners are just running the league they're players who are trying to win. I commish a league and I would never want to be able to see unprocessed transactions. I'd want to undercut the player if its good for my team but I wouldn't be able to act on it since it would be cheating. Nothing should make the playing feild uneven.

Not all commissioners are owners in a league. Seems he is on this topic, but topic starter never stated that in post!

 

[TheLastDispatch]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

So who are you talking about? The Owner that threatened to quit if it wasnt changed or the Commish that kicked him out because he was given an ultimatum?

Like I said in my original post, I don't think either of the guys handled it well. But I'm talking about all the guys on here who are saying things like, "you didn't handle it well so you should be kicked out" or "if you were whining about a rule you should be kicked out..." C'mon fellas, buck up and face it don't run from it. Running away shouldn't be an option in football, even if it's the fantasy kind.

I don't think anyone meant quite that.. I think the guys who said things along those lines meant that he told the commish to choose between kicking him out and changing the rules, and the commish accordingly chose the rules.I don't think anyone is saying "if you whine about a rule you should be kicked out" I think they're saying "you made a bad decision in giving him that ultimatum, and unfortunately he chose the rules over you"

 

[Pocket Joker]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.

I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.

He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.

That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

You guys are so thin-skinned it's hilarious. "You hurt my feelings so I'm gonna take my ball and go home." I agree that if threats were made, physical violence is suggested, or cheating is done, an eviction from a league MAY be in order. Only if it cannot be resolved. But seriously, what kind of man runs from ever fight he has to face? Especially if it's just "the way you handled it" as so many of you say. Sure, he might not have handled it the best, and he did tell the commish to kick him out if he didn't agree... but the idea that it's "my way or the highway" is so anti-American. And so darned wimpy. "I only want guys around who are nice to me." Get some balls boys!

So who are you talking about? The Owner that threatened to quit if it wasnt changed or the Commish that kicked him out because he was given an ultimatum?

Like I said in my original post, I don't think either of the guys handled it well. But I'm talking about all the guys on here who are saying things like, "you didn't handle it well so you should be kicked out" or "if you were whining about a rule you should be kicked out..." C'mon fellas, buck up and face it don't run from it. Running away shouldn't be an option in football, even if it's the fantasy kind.

I don't think anyone meant quite that.. I think the guys who said things along those lines meant that he told the commish to choose between kicking him out and changing the rules, and the commish accordingly chose the rules.I don't think anyone is saying "if you whine about a rule you should be kicked out" I think they're saying "you made a bad decision in giving him that ultimatum, and unfortunately he chose the rules over you"

Exactly - ultimatums NEVER work....

 

[Pound]

Lightning Bottle,

If you don't trust the Commish to not abuse his powers, leave the league and don't look back. If you don't have any reason to question his integrity, the best option would be to apologize for being a jerk and ask for your team back. There has to be a level of trust.

Pound

 

[Stealthycat]

if your league allows the Commish to kick out anyone he chooses, he used that right

if your league has to have a VOTE on it, he abused his powers and you need to email everyone and explain that - and likely its the Commish that will be in very hot water

COMMISH SHOULD NOT HAVE GOD POWER

 

[patriarchz]

I don't think anyone meant quite that.. I think the guys who said things along those lines meant that he told the commish to choose between kicking him out and changing the rules, and the commish accordingly chose the rules.

I don't think anyone is saying "if you whine about a rule you should be kicked out" I think they're saying "you made a bad decision in giving him that ultimatum, and unfortunately he chose the rules over you"

Well, there is this:

"Runs away from every fight"? Are you kidding me? This is a FANTASY FOOTBALL league on the INTERNET. If you think it takes any sort of balls to act like a whiney 2 year old online, you need to do a little growing up.

It's pretty sad if you think that you need to show your manhood by threatening someone with your keyboard and then cry about it later when someone more mature decides not to put up with it.

And this:

yeah, threatening anyone is incredibly off-putting, and I can't blame the commish for dumping you. The issue has nothing to do with his ability to view trade proposals, tt has to do with how you handled it.

Then this:

I'd have to agree. Being rude to the guy won't solve anything. Being rude never solves anything. If you felt that strongly about it, formulate an intelligent response that isn't threatening. I'm certain you would want him to treat you the same way. In all honesty, even though a commissioner shouldn't be able to view all that information, he was right to kick you out. The fewer rude people we need to deal with, the better.

Don't forget this:

I'm honestly not trying to take the other side, but seriously the way you describe all of this is you deserved to get kicked out of the league. There are things that are made difficult by turning that option off and the way you came at the commish was like "Dude, you're an untrustworthy, dishonest guy, remove that option or i quit" which i'd have also replied "Don't let the door hit you on the way out".

Seriously it sounds like you were rude and out of line.

Run and hide!!! Everyone doesn't agree with me...

 

[deep vacuum]

Did the league find a replacement owner yet?

 

[Lehigh98]

I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner.

You asked for it.

 

[davearm]

if your league allows the Commish to kick out anyone he chooses, he used that rightif your league has to have a VOTE on it, he abused his powers and you need to email everyone and explain that - and likely its the Commish that will be in very hot waterCOMMISH SHOULD NOT HAVE GOD POWER

The Commish didn't kick anyone out or abuse any powers.The Commish accepted this dude's resignation.

 

[analog_hiss]

Run and hide!!! Everyone doesn't agree with me...

You don't understand. Here's a simple way to explain it:

lightning in a bottle: My way or I hit the highway commish: thinks...decides click click click lightning in a bottle: click click click footballguys>>>forums>>>sharkpool type type type

That's pretty much it in a bottle, so to speak.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

if your league allows the Commish to kick out anyone he chooses, he used that rightif your league has to have a VOTE on it, he abused his powers and you need to email everyone and explain that - and likely its the Commish that will be in very hot waterCOMMISH SHOULD NOT HAVE GOD POWER

The Commish didn't kick anyone out or abuse any powers.The Commish accepted this dude's resignation.

The commish was given a choice, and he made one. If the guy didn't want to get booted, he shouldn't have presented that as an option. That said, I hope the commish provided some justification for keeping those powers.

 

[Road Warriors]

if your league allows the Commish to kick out anyone he chooses, he used that rightif your league has to have a VOTE on it, he abused his powers and you need to email everyone and explain that - and likely its the Commish that will be in very hot waterCOMMISH SHOULD NOT HAVE GOD POWER

The Commish didn't kick anyone out or abuse any powers.The Commish accepted this dude's resignation.

While I agree that the OP should have handled the issue with a bit more tact, the commish here could also be a bit more mature. I don't think that I would have started a conversation with the OP and open the issue for discussion. I commish a league on MFL and have been asked to handle a number of transactions for teams, for which I need access. Explain why you have/need that setting in your league is better kicking out someone. Now, if the complaining owner doesn't leave it alone, and has offered the "do what I want or I quit" option, well, don't let the door hit you in the ### on the way out.

 

[Angrymutt]

The commish just booted me when I stood up to him. I have the notion to post his email and give you all the site, but I will refrain for the time being.I was in second place and not far out of first, by points.He had the ability to view all potential trade offers and transactions. I asked him to remove that ability. He said "no". What kind of response is that? I threatened him, to either change the rights or find another owner...he took away all my right, password, you name it...GONE.That's messed up! I have been the most active person in the 2 year existence and now...BOOTED.

I know you told him either change it or you'll leave but he needs to be a bit more diplomatic as the commish. Have a dialog before anything rash has to happen. And you really can't change it especially if you were aware of his abilities before the season started. If not, go to the rest of the league and see what the feeling is. You shouldn't have gone after it that way but it was budget for him to kick you out. Makes the league worse to when someone is booted mid-year. Get in contact with him and work it out.

 

[MarcO]

me thinks there is some history we don't know about...

 

[weasel3515]

I'm the commish of two leagues. The reason why Commish's should be allowed to view all trades (and I'm not saying you did this) is to retain the integrity of the league. My team may finish 0-13 but at least the league has integrity, that makes it fun for all. An example from several years ago:

Two guys (roommates and very close friends) wanted to trade Marshall Faulk in his prime back and forth two weeks so they could both have a chance against the best team in the league. What was offered the first week was somewhat equal so I assented. The second week it was apparent what was going on as the possessor of Faulk offered him for a backup TE. I vetoed the trade and both were subsequently banned from the league.

 

[weasel3515]

One thing I forgot to add, our league is a democracy whereby each owner gets to vote on issues such as this. That helps so that it isn't perceived as a Commish acting on his own.

 

[benbadman]

Go commish your own league if youre such an awesome organizer and administrator of all things fantasy football.

The commish gets enough #### everyday about every little thing people find to complain about. It is a very thankless job. At least the $ leagues I do, the commish doesn't get any perks or save any fees--they just step up to the plate to be a leader and do what is right.

When is the last time you (or anyone reading this) said "thank you" to your league's commisioner(s)?

 

[kensat30]

Run and hide!!! Everyone doesn't agree with me...

You don't understand. Here's a simple way to explain it:

lightning in a bottle: My way or I hit the highway commish: thinks...decides click click click lightning in a bottle: click click click footballguys>>>forums>>>sharkpool type type type

That's pretty much it in a bottle, so to speak.

 

[Gravedigger]

I agree that it sounds as though there some history here.

I've commished leagues for years and while not thankless, its work. Unfortunatley, the ability to see trades and WW on MFL is tied to other things like the ability to log in as other owners.

When folks go on vacation, or lose internet access, I've often been called to submit line-ups or put in WW requests for other owners. While it is possible to turn the ability to see trades on and off through the season, it sends an automatic email to all league owners informing them of the commishes new powers. While it's not impossible to explain to owners why you've turned things on, it's another pain to deal with.

Our leagues rules are specific. It is perfectly legal to call the commish with your line-up if you can't get to a computer for a length of time. For this reason, and others, we leave the ability for the Commish to see WW's, trades, etc. In fact, there is a co-commish who also has this ability in case the main commish is not avail.

I don't think the commish was out of line for keeping this power on. If it isn't abused, it is useful for the entire league. If someone thought I was abusing it, they can put my actions to a league vote and take various actions against me.

I don't think the commish was out of line for booting an owner who said 'my way or highway' either. Our league voted in a rule (required 66% Yeas for us). A nay said they refused to play in a league with that rule and expected us to overturn it. We replaced her instead. The commish shouldn't have to get a headache from his job. If you give him one, I'm not certain I have much sympathy.

 

[delusional]

Should bring it up to the other members of the league and see their stance on it.

 

[schooner44]

I've been a commish for 13 years and 5 of it is on MFL. I rarely log in as an owner because my owner page is not setup and I'm just too lazy to customize it the way I want after spending so much time customizing the league page. I see the transactions list on a regular basis and NEVER have I used it to my advantage. I primarily use it to monitor trade offers from one particular owner who offers a ton of crazy lopsided trades and usually gets one dumb ### to bite. Do I really need? No. Do I use it to gain an unfair advantage? No. Bottom line is if you don't trust your commish then you shouldn't be in the league.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

You weren't kicked out of the league. You quit. You said he could change or find another owner. He wasn't changing so you resigned in advance (if he didn't agree to change).

Were you bluffing? Don't bluff if you're not prepared to deal with the consequences.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

One thing I forgot to add, our league is a democracy whereby each owner gets to vote on issues such as this. That helps so that it isn't perceived as a Commish acting on his own.

I'm glad if it works for you, but fantasy leagues don't often function well as "democracies." It turns into Lord of the Flies. I think commissioners worry too much about the "perception" or "appearance" of impropriety. Either you trust the commish or you don't. If you let people vote on everything, they'll vote in their team's best interests-- and that often conflicts with what's best for the league. And for the other poster who said a commish shouldn't have God power...they don't. They run a fantasy football league; that's it. You're free to run away any time.