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[quote name='bvharris']Thank you for your input. We'll continue to do things the way that has worked fantastically without issue all year.[/QUOTE]

Some may disagree.
 
The system works fine, we're not changing it. We've had over 70 trades this season, and exactly 2 in which there's been a 3-3 split. It is simply not an issue. The rules are we need 4 votes to pass, that's how it works.

Honestly, let me get real with you for a second Ramesu: It's cool that you want to contribute and make your opinions heard. But when you seem to want to make every little thing, no matter how inconsequential, into a big issue it becomes very difficult for anybody to take anything you say in the thread remotely seriously.

It's beyond transparent that your main motivation is automatically disagreeing with everything the commissioners do. Which is certainly your right to do. But don't be surprised when we dismiss your suggestions, since all you ever do is grouse and complain.

You've had some good ideas over the life of the franchise, but unfortunately you bury them so far under mountains of inconsequential petty complaints (like this) that it's nearly impossible to find them. If you want your opinions to have the slightest impact, or affect even a modicum of change, you need to pick your spots better.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']Lmao.
This is Madden, not a criminal trial and there is no need to compare the two.

My point is...a deadlocked committee means that the trade has merits on both sides. Forcing the proposers to change the trade to change one persons mind doesn't seem fair to the people who agreed to a trade that they obviously believe is already fair and equitable.[/QUOTE]

I can kinda see where he is coming from here on this one if there is a deadlock 3 on one side 3 on the other then that seems like a fair trade if anything was added then wouldnt the people who voted it as fair then would consider it un fair the other waybif something was added?
if the committee was an odd number instead of an even one then there wouldnt be.a tie or any talk like this. Or if keep the even number and if it results as three on obe side three on the other trade is passed tie goes to the runner aka people that proposed the trade. Just an idea
 
Ramesu, I have to ask... what's the point? Why make an issue out of something that's definitely not a problem. Sprice doesn't care. He's going to add something like a 3rd or a 4th rounder and it's going to pass in a day and we won't be talking about this trade ever again. I just don't get why with such a minor issue you're trying to stir up shit. Makes no sense to me.
 
[quote name='bvharris']The system works fine, we're not changing it. We've had over 70 trades this season, and exactly 2 in which there's been a 3-3 split. It is simply not an issue. The rules are we need 4 votes to pass, that's how it works.

Honestly, let me get real with you for a second Ramesu: It's cool that you want to contribute and make your opinions heard. But when you seem to want to make every little thing, no matter how inconsequential, into a big issue it becomes very difficult for anybody to take anything you say in the thread remotely seriously.

It's beyond transparent that your main motivation is automatically disagreeing with everything the commissioners do. Which is certainly your right to do. But don't be surprised when we dismiss your suggestions, since all you ever do is grouse and complain.

You've had some good ideas over the life of the franchise, but unfortunately you bury them so far under mountains of inconsequential petty complaints (like this) that it's nearly impossible to find them. If you want your opinions to have the slightest impact, or affect even a modicum of change, you need to pick your spots better.[/QUOTE]

Because I've expressed opinions on details about two of the processes that affect the entire league I somehow have it out for the commissioners? My sole purpose for mentioning my opinion on anything is to help improve the league whenever I see a problem. 2 trades out of 70 are two picks or two players etc who would otherwise belong to a different team, I do see an issue with that. I don't have any personal vendetta against any of you but obviously I can't say the same for you.

And somehow, we've reverted back to making this personal again. Smh, I really try not to participate too much here because I hate the way you generally respond and I don't like to start trouble. But, you act like a complete asshole when it comes to this for no apparent reason. I hope you feel better about yourself once you're done typing, knowing you rule with an iron fist. It's comical and sad mostly, how personal and serious this gets whenever anyone doesn't agree with you.
 
[quote name='ubernes']Ramesu, I have to ask... what's the point? Why make an issue out of something that's definitely not a problem. Sprice doesn't care. He's going to add something like a 3rd or a 4th rounder and it's going to pass in a day and we won't be talking about this trade ever again. I just don't get why with such a minor issue you're trying to stir up shit. Makes no sense to me.[/QUOTE]

My previous post adresses this and I have 0 interest in stirring up shit. I simply offered a suggestion for improvement. You guys took it personally for some odd reason and here we are again....
 
itlnstln said hes gone till thursdat night. Hopefully im not workin too late and he doesnt get back too late thursday. Ive had the worst luck with my opponents so far this season man its been rough. Im hopin he can give me an idea of when he'll be home, hate bein the last game
 
[quote name='ubernes']Ramesu, I have to ask... what's the point? Why make an issue out of something that's definitely not a problem. Sprice doesn't care. He's going to add something like a 3rd or a 4th rounder and it's going to pass in a day and we won't be talking about this trade ever again. I just don't get why with such a minor issue you're trying to stir up shit. Makes no sense to me.[/QUOTE]

i personally do care because i felt it was fair to begin with... but ive had a feeling because of how.people view prince that somehow it get rejected which is upsetting. i do also agree with them that a 3 and 3 trade should have passed but because i had the feeling it be rejected i put forth the effort to renegotiate just in case.. its really not a huge deal and isnt worth the argument to add the 4th or player its just how some trades pass and some trades fail... every trade a person gains something they want... but regardless soon as i find out from blade if a 4th or cb works ill repost
 
[quote name='BSETI50']itlnstln said hes gone till thursdat night. Hopefully im not workin too late and he doesnt get back too late thursday. Ive had the worst luck with my opponents so far this season man its been rough. Im hopin he can give me an idea of when he'll be home, hate bein the last game[/QUOTE]

Keep me posted. If he's not going to back in time to play this at a reasonable hour, we'll make arrangements.
 
[quote name='sprice8688'] but ive had a feeling because of how.people view prince that somehow it get rejected which is upsetting[/QUOTE]

I promise you that "how people view Prince" didn't enter into it. Just the facts, as always. I can't say why anyone else voted no, but I did because I think that CBs are much more valuable than HBs in this game. Looking at the individual players I didn't think it was even (nor did I think it was far off), but obviously some disagreed.

It's never personal though, for anybody on the committee. Everyone has done an excellent job of staying objective on every deal, and I commend them for that. I know you aren't suggesting this, but there are no biases against better players, or certain players, etc. This is the first of your deals I've ever voted against, for example.

Everybody who's had a trade rejected in this league thought the deal was fair, and that includes me. But that's why we have the committee. I'm not pleased when mine get rejected either, trust me.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']My previous post adresses this and I have 0 interest in stirring up shit. I simply offered a suggestion for improvement. You guys took it personally for some odd reason and here we are again....[/QUOTE]

You can't just say we're taking in personally and make it so. I'm not. No one is. I just don't understand why this is such a big deal for you. It's probably one of the most minor "problems" to cross this thread, but you seem to be acting like the league is broken because of it.
 
[quote name='BSETI50']Tie goes to rejection? That doesnt seem right[/QUOTE]


Yea I was thinking the same thing, I actually thought this whole time a tie would mean it was a fair deal and it would be approved.
 
[quote name='ubernes']You can't just say we're taking in personally and make it so. I'm not. No one is. I just don't understand why this is such a big deal for you. It's probably one of the most minor "problems" to cross this thread, but you seem to be acting like the league is broken because of it.[/QUOTE]

Hardly, I've only responded to what has been flung my way. Aside from the initial suggestion obviously. No problem with the way you've handled this at all uber.
 
[quote name='BSETI50']Tie goes to rejection? That doesnt seem right[/QUOTE]

Trades need a majority vote to pass. The purpose of the committee is oversight, not just rubber-stamping deals.

If half the committee has an issue with a deal, that's sufficient justification for it to be re-examined, even though that usually means it's really not too far off relative to trades which are rejected more easily.

Bottom line, this simply hasn't been a problem. Nor has the committee been especially rejection-happy this year. Here are some committee facts:


  • 68% of all trades have been approved by the committee.
  • Every single rejected trade which was altered and re-submitted has passed.
  • 4 members of the committee have approval percentages of over 70%, 1 is at 63% and the last is at 32% (fero gave me permission to say this is him).
  • Only 2 (or just under 3%) of trades have ended in a hung committee. In the other instance, the trade was passed unanimously upon re-submission.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']Hardly, I've only responded to what has been flung my way. Aside from the initial suggestion obviously. No problem with the way you've handled this at all uber.[/QUOTE]

All i posted was a counter opinion in response to what you posted.

So, what i'm getting from your above comment is that you're tired of the way commissioner's respond to your posts.

I'm just saying......if you can get so upset over a counter opinion which was a completely fair and logical statement...... maybe it's time to look at the root of the problem, and not blame others. I didn't bad mouth you, I didn't make it personal, and I didn't garrulously tell you that everything you believe in is wrong, nor did I call you names.

And please don't try to tell me you weren't upset, I've got a wall of text in my PM box dropping nice names towards me because of it.
 
[quote name='siradam134']I didn't bad mouth you, I didn't make it personal, and I didn't garrulously tell you that everything you believe in is wrong, nor did I call you names. [/QUOTE]

Nor did I. You're the only one here who's called anyone a name. I just pointed out that there is a pattern with you of making giant deals out of tiny things, which is unquestionably true. And moreover that in my opinion it undermines your ability to have a positive impact on the league because it's impossible to sift the reasonable ideas from the things which are just causing trouble for the sake of it.

You're the one who made it personal. You. It's you every time.
 
[quote name='siradam134']All i posted was a counter opinion in response to what you posted.

So, what i'm getting from your above comment is that you're tired of the way commissioner's respond to your posts.

I'm just saying......if you can get so upset over a counter opinion which was a completely fair and logical statement...... maybe it's time to look at the root of the problem, and not blame others. I didn't bad mouth you, I didn't make it personal, and I didn't garrulously tell you that everything you believe in is wrong, nor did I call you names.

And please don't try to tell me you weren't upset, I've got a wall of text in my PM box dropping nice names towards me because of it.[/QUOTE]

I was unquestionably upset at what you attempted to do, which was undermine my suggestion by insulting my intelligence and providing some bull-shit half-ass logic.

About the trade committe operating any differently, if you all or the rest of the league has no problem, so be it. But again, we don't have to insult each other or take this personally. I won't be mad if you all don't agree with my suggestion.

I get upset when things get personal. Not about the Madden.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']When did I mention anything about anyone of you before something was said to be "real with me for a second"?[/QUOTE]

I was being 100% real with you. I still am.

I'm sure you want to know why the commissioners of this league seem to dismiss your suggestions. I know if I was in an organization where I felt my opinion wasn't valued by those in charge, I'd want to know why.

So I was simply telling you why: The reason your opinion has been marginalized here is that you haven't been judicious with it. There is an undeniable pattern of you making these tiny things into big deals, and it always becomes a giant kerfuffle when it doesn't need to be. I'm sure from your perspective, this probably seems like "keeping us honest" or "telling truth to power", etc, which is fine. But ultimately it just proves to be an unnecessary distraction and to create empty controversy where none is needed.

If someone doesn't trust us to run the league well, that's fine, but the fact is that the league is humming along well and has been for the last few years under the current regime. We're never going to please everybody, but we have the best interests of the league at heart and it is pretty much impossible to argue with the results.

If you want to make a contribution, we welcome it. But it doesn't need to come in the form of grasping onto any minor thing and trying to make it into a debate. So from that I came to the main suggestion I was trying to get across: Pick your spots. Of course, you're under no obligation to take that suggestion to heart, and you're free to continue to find more banal minutia to complain about. But if you do, just don't be surprised if it continues to feel like we don't take your opinions as seriously as we might otherwise.
 
rb javid best and 2nd rd pick
for
cb prince anaukamara and a 4th...

hed rather take my second since my 4th would be high and my cbs to send back he doesnt like... this trade is okay with me
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']I was unquestionably upset at what you attempted to do, which was undermine my suggestion by insulting my intelligence and providing some bull-shit half-ass logic.

About the trade committe operating any differently, if you all or the rest of the league has no problem, so be it. But again, we don't have to insult each other or take this personally. I won't be mad if you all don't agree with my suggestion.

I get upset when things get personal. Not about the Madden.[/QUOTE]

Once Again, Not Making things Personal. Cheers.
 
[quote name='sprice8688']rb javid best and 2nd rd pick
for
cb prince anaukamara and a 4th...

hed rather take my second since my 4th would be high and my cbs to send back he doesnt like... this trade is okay with me[/QUOTE]

I approve this message
 
Couldn't care less about my opinion being valued. I made a suggestion defended it once and became the bad guy for a reason I can't seem to find.
 
[quote name='ubernes']My draft picks will be higher. Ignore this guy![/QUOTE]


Lol hahaha Im sending people and you never know Im only 4 - 2 Im not even at the top of my division right now
 
[quote name='bvharris']He's on the Seahawks.[/QUOTE]

I took that guess and PMed him right before you posted that. One step ahead of Cru. :evil:
 
[quote name='ubernes']I took that guess and PMed him right before you posted that. One step ahead of Cru. :evil:[/QUOTE]

This is the biggest fuss made over a mediocre player since... Well, since yesterday I guess. :lol:
 
Remember a week a go when Edwards called the Jets play callers idiots.

Ahh, how I will miss the Ryan/Sanchez era when it has finally crumbled away.
 
hey bv i know u said u lost ur wand but lions vikings is at 9 10ish if u could find a way to.rally the crew it be greatly appreciated... im sure blade would also love.to.have best for our game
 
[quote name='LVPatriots']Remember a week a go when Edwards called the Jets play callers idiots.

Ahh, how I will miss the Ryan/Sanchez era when it has finally crumbled away.[/QUOTE]

C'YA IN THE PLAYOFFS, BRO. :bouncy:
 
[quote name='sprice8688']hey bv i know u said u lost ur wand but lions vikings is at 9 10ish if u could find a way to.rally the crew it be greatly appreciated... im sure blade would also love.to.have best for our game[/QUOTE]

I already voted, and the rest of the crew has an e-mail about it. There's really not anything else I can do, sorry.

I'd suspect we'll probably have it finished in time, though obviously I can't guarantee that.
 
[quote name='bvharris']I already voted, and the rest of the crew has an e-mail about it. There's really not anything else I can do, sorry.

I'd suspect we'll probably have it finished in time, though obviously I can't guarantee that.[/QUOTE]

lmao if i blow up pm boxes will i get a strike
 
[quote name='sprice8688']lmao if i blow up pm boxes will i get a strike[/QUOTE]

I already voted, so don't bother with me! I'm still waiting on votes for my trade too and I submitted it before yours.
 
[quote name='ubernes']I took that guess and PMed him right before you posted that. One step ahead of Cru. :evil:[/QUOTE]


Yea you beat me to the punch just as I was shooting a PM someone came into my office asking about stuff that really matters smh , work related stuff lol
 
[quote name='Mr Grand Cru']Hey Ubernes anyway you can get Darth online tonight to put our deal through so I can practice ? I would be in your debt lol[/QUOTE]

I texted him. No promises beyond that.

Edit: He's stuck at work for 24 hours.

Edit2: He said he'll try to sneak home and put it through. Seriously doubt you'll be on at the same time, so might just want to propose it and he can pop on and accept it.
 
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[quote name='ubernes']I texted him. No promises beyond that.

Edit: He's stuck at work for 24 hours.[/QUOTE]

This guy must have one hell of a job. He's always at work!
 
[quote name='ubernes']C'YA IN THE PLAYOFFS, BRO. :bouncy:[/QUOTE]

Uh-Oh, are the Jets gonna get another AFC Championship Appearence banner to raise. :bow::bow:
 
[quote name='LVPatriots']Uh-Oh, are the Jets gonna get another AFC Championship Appearence banner to raise. :bow::bow:[/QUOTE]

I guess losing in the Super Bowl is slightly better? :whistle2:k Don't really care to get into a trolling battle with your kind of Pats fan. Sorry, bud.

Oh and for the record, given how bad the Jets have been this season and the amount of shit the media has dumped on them... I would absolutely love an AFC Championship appearance, "banner" and all.
 
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