One thing that I would like added to the league would have to be the personality attributes. Part of this may come from my background in psychology which finds personalities inherently interesting. But I also think that this may add something to the league that can increase engagement through character depth and development (depending on the specifics of how they work). Who knows, it might even increase parity down the road? Again, I'm not entirely sure of how the personality attributes work, but I would interested to learn more about if it is something that we have studied very much and why don't use them in the first place. I think we may have to if we ever use DDSPF18.
Also, just want to *add* my endoresment for two ideas that I've seen presented: Beaver's suggestion to remove tampering rules in the final year of the contract, and BenLongshaw's suggestion to limit position switches. I think both are reasonable and address real problems within the league. (166).
As far as what I would like to see removed, I have already mentioned in previous media pieces, that I think a very large turn off for incoming prospects and (presumably) veterans alike is the way that members of the league will tend to jump on others when a mistake has been made or someone acts contrary to how they are expected. It's sort of like a ganged up response in which many people will jump on someone with a fierceness that doesn't exist otherwise. HO can choose to close off certain threads when things seem to be getting out of hand, but I realize that such a change is one of character/attitude and can't be easily legislated. Nevertheless, it's something that is concerning and just causes us to lose focus of what we are really all here for--to have fun. (142)
Now, regarding the above paragraph, don't get me wrong--I don't think that the league or its members are at all unwelcoming. That's the weird part and why I truly think that it is an example of groupthink. I mention this because although I started in this league on a whim and was looking for some type of fantasy football experience, more than anything I've come to appreciate the camaraderie that is here. While I can't say I've grown really close with anyone in particular, I've talked one on one with a ton of people an I've found myself more and more attached to the community . It's unique, supportive, it makes me laugh and think, and I'm grateful for that. What's more, I'm not sure that this experience would be the same if the league were to double in size. Not that we shouldn't recruit (we definitely need to) just something to think about. (153)
Also, just want to *add* my endoresment for two ideas that I've seen presented: Beaver's suggestion to remove tampering rules in the final year of the contract, and BenLongshaw's suggestion to limit position switches. I think both are reasonable and address real problems within the league. (166).
As far as what I would like to see removed, I have already mentioned in previous media pieces, that I think a very large turn off for incoming prospects and (presumably) veterans alike is the way that members of the league will tend to jump on others when a mistake has been made or someone acts contrary to how they are expected. It's sort of like a ganged up response in which many people will jump on someone with a fierceness that doesn't exist otherwise. HO can choose to close off certain threads when things seem to be getting out of hand, but I realize that such a change is one of character/attitude and can't be easily legislated. Nevertheless, it's something that is concerning and just causes us to lose focus of what we are really all here for--to have fun. (142)
Now, regarding the above paragraph, don't get me wrong--I don't think that the league or its members are at all unwelcoming. That's the weird part and why I truly think that it is an example of groupthink. I mention this because although I started in this league on a whim and was looking for some type of fantasy football experience, more than anything I've come to appreciate the camaraderie that is here. While I can't say I've grown really close with anyone in particular, I've talked one on one with a ton of people an I've found myself more and more attached to the community . It's unique, supportive, it makes me laugh and think, and I'm grateful for that. What's more, I'm not sure that this experience would be the same if the league were to double in size. Not that we shouldn't recruit (we definitely need to) just something to think about. (153)