Posted by rbow923 on 4/20/2014 2:18:00 AM (view original):
such a league is less likely to fill because some will avoid it due to perceived unfairness and others will avoid it since it appears the creator is too inexperienced at forming leagues. If it's a good theme idea and the choices are balanced then I wouldn't have a problem with it. He is creating the league he wants and it needs to be fair and interesting enough to attract 23 other owners. If you don't like it your best recourse is don't join.
A "balanced solution" for a Commish in such a position would be to pick 13th if, for example, there are 24 teams in the league. The free team the Commish receives is in exchange for the work involved to run the league and should have nothing to do with the quality of the team he drafts.