But there is some merit to what you posted. If you lost 7, you kept 25. So, and this may not be 100% true, 24 other owners had no issue with cbriese laying down the law. It sucks to be one of the seven who disagreed but you were in the minority.
I a world, as defending champ, over a very minor trade that I felt was against the spirit of the world. The commish, who was involved, agreed after I pointed out the long-term effects of the deal. I made the obligatory stink in the WC and the deal wasn't vetoed. The people spoke, I my favorite team behind, they moved on. A win for everyone.