Please accept, decline, or e-mail

[Play By The Rules]

[color=blue:e01c8b0b0b]This is a new e-mail that I've composed that I will be sending out to all leagues that I play in from now on. I thought I would share this here as I think it is something that has affected us all from time to time.[/color:e01c8b0b0b]

Welcome fellow league mates!

I am excited about our upcoming season and always enjoy meeting new managers and of course the old rivals (you know who you are...) For those of you who don't know me yet I wanted to make a personal request that I think if we all try to follow, will make this league a lot more fun for everyone.

I tend to send out lots and lots of trade offers. Sometimes it's because I've done poorly in the draft, other times it's because I see a possibility for upgrade, and still other times I'm just bored (what can I say, I'm a Pirates fan...)

I would appreciate it if we could all try to abide by the following protocol this season. I promise to do the same.

If you read an offer, please answer it promptly. Accept it, decline it, or send a short e-mail explaining that you're mulling it over and hopefully when you expect to make up your mind.

I can't tell you how many times I have waited for days for an answer to an offer (when I might have had another possible deal with someone else) only to find out that the other owner had just forgotten to respond or worse yet, thought the offer was ridiculous and not worthy of a response. Well, one man's leftovers can be another's filet mignon...

If you think my offer was ridiculous why not tell me why? I tend to do this when the shoe is on the other foot and for me it's interesting to understand how different managers value players and why. I may or may not agree with you, but at least I have a chance to explain my thinking which may or may not lead to a counteroffer.

If you feel like I am sending you too many trade offers during the season (I can get more annoying in inverse proportion to my winning percentage) feel free to tell me, and don't worry about hurting my feelings!!! For me, building teams and trading is the most fun part of the game, and it's a real shame that trading seems to be so difficult and infrequent here.

Have a great time, here's to a fun season and good luck to you all.

pbtr

[RICHARDMILTER]

I think your idea is a very good one. I believe you to be correct when you speak of a perceived etiquette surrounding responses to trade offers. I have often thought it to be somewhat rude when another GM does not take 30 seconds to respond to a trade offer in a polite way. After all we are all human, so shouldn't we respect each other enough for a little etiquette, and a little politeness.

I really like your idea, and despite your intimidating winning percentage( and super star reputation) I hope to see you in a league real soon. And maybe we can even get a deal done,.....or at least respond to each other in a polite, humane manner. Thanks for posting those thoughts!

[Play By The Rules]

Thanks Uncle Milty.

[toronto50]

Ive have been subject Play by the Rules trade offers in the past. I didn't respond promptly enough for his liking so he called my an a**hole. He speaks of etiquette yet he has verbally insulted almost everyone in the one league we are in together.

So if you have children, ignore them to respond to PBTR.

If you work shift work, quit so you can respond to PBTR.

If your on vacation, cancel it to respond to PBTR.

[nevdully's]

Excellent!

[mikemartinfl]

lame.

play by the rules, or create more rules?

[Play By The Rules]

I'm glad to see the message has reached the appropriate ears. Mr. Gillick. :roll:

[PAULMUTH]

Please get all the facts before you jump out and make a fool of yourself. I didn't answer because My Mother's Estate in North Carolina had to be taken care of so my sibling didn't steal the entire thing, and yesterday I buried my Mother at Arlington Cemetary. I play many teams in different leagues and do spend time looking at each offer. There are, however, one or two things more important then SOM in life.

[Play By The Rules]

Oh papa I have no issue with unread mails, don't get me wrong. And sometimes things come up, I understand that.

But my plea is that if you open it, please respond to it immediately even if it's just to say "thinking about it."

[Play By The Rules]

And sorry about your loss, and hope you have a good lawyer.