Posted by donaldjtrump on 9/20/2011 4:53:00 PM (view original):
Steve had a good reason for missing the last 2 days as he told me an hour ago, but no one could have known how long he or anyone else in the same situation would be out. I had someone else miss 4 days in a season draft a few years ago (using the site's draft service and timeline) and I did not want to draft for him but I was nagged into it by 2 owners so I reluctantly did so. On the 5th day, the owner came back and said nothing, but as soon as the opener happened, he announced he was abandoning his team immediately as it was not built how he wanted, so all 162 of his games simmed. That owner was upset at me even though he left without notice and did not give me instructions, so from now on if I am going to risk ticking off an owner, I will do so on the side of keeping the league competitive. That said, I hope Steve understands.
I absolutely understand. And honestly given the circumstances of why I was gone for 3 days, this league and all others like it come in a very distant 2nd as far as priorities. I appreciate the picks you made for me in my absence.
I will not abandon this team.
Steve.