Post by michaelmelby on Aug 14, 2011 13:03:38 GMT -5
Alright Guys, there have been some questions and concerns about trade proposals. These aren't official rules but it would make life easier on everyone if we followed them closely.
1. Don't offer an "official" trade unless you are willing to confirm to that trade in the "pending trade review" thread.
2. If you tell a team they can post a trade if they like your offer, don't go back on your word. (Note: take caution when offering official trades. Think them over). In other words don't say, "If you want to trade Forte for Mendenhall, you can post it on the trade board, and I will confirm" unless you are 100% certain you will follow through with the trade.
3. Also, on the other hand, don't agree to a trade someone else offers your team and then decide not to confirm the trade after it is posted.
4. Give people time to respond. Some, like myself, check the league hourly. However, most of the league needs a day or 2 to respond. Make sure those official trade offers are still official for at least 24 hours.
Note: 1-4 are to assure fluid strategies throughout the league and a sense of trust between owners. No one wants to think they have an official trade proposal, strategize for their new roster, and then find out the trade was a sham. If we can't trust one another on trades, we can not fully think ahead from week to week and plan our lineups. And we all want to avoid that sense of disappointment when you think you just acquired your favorite player, only to be told otherwise.
5. If you want to throw some offers out there, but don't feel they are official offers, make that clear in your messages to one another. For instance, "What would you think about this guy for that guy? I'm not sure if I would do it myself, but I wanted to get your thoughts"
6. Be polite. If someone doesn't like your offer, oh well. It's ok to argue your case, but don't get upset. If someone offers you a terrible trade, you can let them know that, but try not to be rude about it
7. Remember, these teams are full keepers. When a trade is done, that is it. Take caution when offering trades and think them through.
1. Don't offer an "official" trade unless you are willing to confirm to that trade in the "pending trade review" thread.
2. If you tell a team they can post a trade if they like your offer, don't go back on your word. (Note: take caution when offering official trades. Think them over). In other words don't say, "If you want to trade Forte for Mendenhall, you can post it on the trade board, and I will confirm" unless you are 100% certain you will follow through with the trade.
3. Also, on the other hand, don't agree to a trade someone else offers your team and then decide not to confirm the trade after it is posted.
4. Give people time to respond. Some, like myself, check the league hourly. However, most of the league needs a day or 2 to respond. Make sure those official trade offers are still official for at least 24 hours.
Note: 1-4 are to assure fluid strategies throughout the league and a sense of trust between owners. No one wants to think they have an official trade proposal, strategize for their new roster, and then find out the trade was a sham. If we can't trust one another on trades, we can not fully think ahead from week to week and plan our lineups. And we all want to avoid that sense of disappointment when you think you just acquired your favorite player, only to be told otherwise.
5. If you want to throw some offers out there, but don't feel they are official offers, make that clear in your messages to one another. For instance, "What would you think about this guy for that guy? I'm not sure if I would do it myself, but I wanted to get your thoughts"
6. Be polite. If someone doesn't like your offer, oh well. It's ok to argue your case, but don't get upset. If someone offers you a terrible trade, you can let them know that, but try not to be rude about it
7. Remember, these teams are full keepers. When a trade is done, that is it. Take caution when offering trades and think them through.