New changes for next season coming

[Deleted]

Firstly, no no, we're not changing the league or what has worked in the past in terms of how the league over at yahoo runs. However, there are going to be changes made to communication, eg: forums, message boards, ect.

I feel as if whilst the forum has worked here, there are still too many people not active. Case in point? Winit, Hawks, 360, Pride, Blazers ect. Hell, Winit still uses the message board over at yahoo more than anything.

Thus, right now I've got some idea's I'm working on that are based around returning discussion back to yahoo's fantasy boards. It all starts with recruitment. I've laid out the plans, and the recruitment will start on day 1 next season, once leagues open. My plan next season is simple, I'm going to open up the floor to the league, mostly the managers that are active or willing to make decisions.

Here's what my plan is.

* Advertise over at yahoo ONCE yahoo fantasy bball is open for business
* Pool together the individuals who reply to the advertisement, get their yahoo basketball profiles and thoroughly scout their profile.
*. Converse with the individuals through email (vital as I need to see their personality). I will be informing each person that consistent inactivity at any point during the season will not be tolerated, and "taking your ball and going home" after they figure out that they cannot make the playoffs is just not an option. Their replies will be crucial, and their replies will be indeed copied and pasted here, on the forums.
* As I said above, their replies will be copied and pasted here, and then there will be a new system implemented where each team has the option of accepting or declining. The teams who'll have this right are, and in no order:

1. Melbourne Force
2. Playmaker24
3. Budgewoi Bulldogs
4. Basket Reavers
5. Canadian Eh
6. PP

This is actually a big thank you to these people who are indeed active on the forums each day and have been so all season. All 6 of these guys plus myself have the right to judge the interview process. I will be posting each interview here and it'll be up to you guys and myself to select who you feel fits the league. My plan is to interview as many people as possible. We can spread this process out for as long as possible as we won't be rushing a draft this season. This in my opinion will help the league find the right personalities to join next season. Obviously the people listed above are not expected to participate if they don't feel comfortable with the process, but it's not really hard to come here and look at a dozen, hell, if not more interviews and judge who's the best personality that fits this league.

How will I be doing the interviews? Well I've yet to figure it out and I've got an entire off season to do so. But right now, this is the direction i feel we should take. If you're against it, feel free to discuss.

PS: Yes, I've left spurs out and it's simply because right now, I'm not sure where his mind is for next season and whether or not he's coming back. He's gone very quiet, and thus we'll wait it out however he's always welcomed on the list for he's been active on the forums for a long time too.

Next, the forums. Right now, I'm looking at the forum and seeing the usual posters and whilst the forums have been a great addition, it's not bringing everyone into the discussion. Thus, I've now decided to let this forum stay open as a league HQ for the off season's we have (to keep people informed). However, during the season, the goal will be to lock this forum and return to the discussion boards over at yahoo. The reason why I'm looking at doing this is simple, to get EVERYONE involved. That's the goal. You may ask, what about weekly threads? Well, this is where I'm really improvising. I had this plan thought up last night, and it's time to throw it out there. Whether it becomes 100% legit I don't know, but I'm 80-20 on it at the moment.

The plan is to set up a video blog of yours truly that'll be doing up matchups each week. Now I know what you thought and no, my ugly arse won't be on the video. However, my voice will be and it'll be a commentary of a few minutes based around matchups each week. This addition in my opinion brings in a fresh new look to the league and gives people something new to look forward too every week as I'm an opinionated person and I like to push buttons.

As I said, this is 80-20 at the moment, I'm not sure where I'll do it, but adding it in my opinion can only be looked at as a positive.

Outside of that, nothing else new to report other then the above. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.

[pp]

Thanks for involving me in the process.

I have one person who I think could be a possibility (yes im 0-1 so far in recommendations). One of the regular posters on Sportal who is a die hard Laker fan and runs a blog (it isn't bad).

Mature, doesn't put up with shit, puts a lot of time in and im sure (judging by our disputes) could offer some banter around the forums. Im sure budge knows who I'm talking about. Unlike other 'fill ins' we have had I reckon he could offer a lot to the league.

I will put him onto you, if he is interested and your obliging Roost.

[pp]

PS: It would be quite fitting for the league to turn back to its Sportal roots in terms of looking for possible replacements (I am aware not everyone there is suitabe).

with-malice.com/

This is his blog, may help give a better idea.

[Deleted]

Hey man, nah it's not all up to me, if he's interested then he's free to sign up here and show some interest. We won't be taking anyone on until the recruitment process is underway, and then we'll be pooling each profile together and working out the best fit from there. But in the mean time for sure, it can't hurt at having ppl around and learning about their basketball knowledge. This league is not all about fantasy, there's always been a level of bball discussion as well (recently it's been average).

If he signed up that can't hurt his chances for next season. The bottom line is that we need people to stick around for the entire season and not disappear once they work out that they are out of the running. This is a yearly league, that's why sticking around, improving your draft pick the year later ect ect can be all that important.

As for sportal, I'm not active over there and havent been in a hell of a long time. Don't think I'll go back there either, so whilst I said that the recruitment is 100% on me, if you think there are people over there who could fit the requirements then for sure, feel free to invite them here. We've got 4 positions open, so what I myself as a manager am looking for (to use my vote on) is the hungriest people. I'd still like to get at least 2 american people in, so we can always open up the other positions for aussies/kiwi's.

Btw I like his blog, dude has an interesting opinion. Opinionated people are always the best types to use in fantasy.

[MelbFORCE]

If you are truly committing to doing those things then I am in support, but I wouldn't ever expect anyone to go to those lengths, thanks for it though

I honestly believe that going back to yahoo for discussion will bring the life back into things especially with guys like Winnie

[pp]

Apr 8, 2012 5:54:39 GMT -5 @droost said:

Hey man, nah it's not all up to me, if he's interested then he's free to sign up here and show some interest. We won't be taking anyone on until the recruitment process is underway, and then we'll be pooling each profile together and working out the best fit from there. But in the mean time for sure, it can't hurt at having ppl around and learning about their basketball knowledge. This league is not all about fantasy, there's always been a level of bball discussion as well (recently it's been average).

If he signed up that can't hurt his chances for next season. The bottom line is that we need people to stick around for the entire season and not disappear once they work out that they are out of the running. This is a yearly league, that's why sticking around, improving your draft pick the year later ect ect can be all that important.

As for sportal, I'm not active over there and havent been in a hell of a long time. Don't think I'll go back there either, so whilst I said that the recruitment is 100% on me, if you think there are people over there who could fit the requirements then for sure, feel free to invite them here. We've got 4 positions open, so what I myself as a manager am looking for (to use my vote on) is the hungriest people. I'd still like to get at least 2 american people in, so we can always open up the other positions for aussies/kiwi's.

Btw I like his blog, dude has an interesting opinion. Opinionated people are always the best types to use in fantasy.

Ha certainly an interesting opinion to say the least which has lead to a lot of banter being thrown around (ala me and you). Though seeing he is very competitive (in his opinion) and NBA orientated in terms of activity on the forums and his blog - he could be a long term keeper.

[pm24]

Hey man, though i have a certain affinity for this forum, i'm all for what's best for the league, and if that means using the yahoo forum during the season, by all means lets do it. However, I don't thinking locking this season during the season is a great option. Otherwise we'd miss out on some of the more general banter (and reavers video's and pics lol).

Maybe it can be split. General discussion is here, fantasy ball discussions at yahoo....just a thought.
As for recruitment, I'll see if there's some from my other leagues that could be good regular managers. There's a couple in some of the other leagues i'm in that are consistently near the top and active. Got plenty of time but I've also got to get recruiting for the keeper league lol

[MelbFORCE]

I think first place to look for new managers is Big Shot Joey and UA, isn't UA active in the Keeper league?

[Deleted]

I'd love to see U.A back, however Joey has shown far too much inconsistency. The guy was noted for coming back after years of being MIA, saying he wants to return, then deleting himself and going MIA again. That's just my opinion as a manager though. He's also like a ghost, impossible to find him. Deleted all his yahoo accounts. U.A is a good fantasy player though. PM you raise good points mate, we'll figure out the discussion format in the off season. You're right, maybe game threads over at yahoo, trades over at yahoo, everything else based on being here. Either way you're right, locking the forum is not a good idea. As for recruitment, if you guys find anyone then the more the better. I'm still going to hit yahoo next year and look hard, so if we can pool together as many player profiles as we can, then it'll make our jobs tougher finding the right fits for the league (and that is a good thing)

[Deleted]

Bringing back older managers from the past is a solid idea though. PP has been an awesome addition this year, not just his fantasy game, but his overall difference of opinion is always welcomed. One thing that works in this league is debates and he's good at them. It'd be nice if we brought some more NBA chat back, not everything based around fantasy.

[Canadian Eh]

I like the process of finding new managers. Although I can not help out much for recommendations, I am willing to put in my input regarding anyone else thought to be worthy.

As far as the forum goes, personally I prefer it but if we decided to involve more chat over at the league page on Yahoo, it would be an easy adjustment.

I don't know how much I'll be around this summer to help out with everything (new baby coming beginning of June) but I'll try and poke my head in a couple times to make sure I'm caught up on any additions or changes.

[new zealand pride]

Bro man add me to the judgement process. If anything I have been a proven active GM the past few seasons.

Also, I do read the weekly matchups, although I post rarely, I do post...

But if you add me to the list I would be active on the forums next season, otherwise, well I may just keep on trugging along like usual.

[Deleted]

thats a good point pride, and i know how much you enjoy the league so not a problem at all.

[Reavers]

Just gonna say that I hate the yahoo message boards, and this message board is the one thing that sets this league apart.

[Deleted]

Alrighty, thread cleaned up so that we're back on topic