Post by 2008worldchamps on Jan 4, 2011 17:26:53 GMT -5
Most of these are ripped right off of ESPN's website. These are the basic rules that we live by here in the MIFHL, and breaking them could result in expulsion.
More than one team in the same league
One person can't control more than one team in the same league. If two or more teams in the same league are under the same account, they must be controlled by different people sharing that account, but not sharing the teams. Violation of this will lead to cancellation of the teams and expulsion from the game.
If an owner finds himself in this situation due to accident, he or she should e-mail the League Office immediately and explain the situation.
Collusive transactions
Collusion occurs when one team makes moves to benefit another team without trying to improve its own position. One-sided trades are an obvious example of this. Another example is when a player drop is made so another team can pick up that player. Teams found in violation of this policy will be expelled.
Impeding other owners
Certain transactions made solely to impede other owners is not allowed. Tanking games for the sole purpose of denying another player's chance to make the playoffs is against the rules. In particular, cycling through players in free agency to put them on waivers and make them unavailable to other teams in your league is strictly prohibited and is grounds for expulsion from the league.
Roster Dumping
Owners that are found to have dumped their players to the player pool in an attempt to undermine the league may be subject to expulsion from the league. If you are giving up on the season, we ask that you maintain league strength by providing the other owners with the most competitive team you are able to field.
Owner interaction
Makes sure that an active email account is associated with your ESPN account and please try to respond to emails in a timely manner. This is the only way some of us have to interact with one another. If you don't like a trade proposal, say so. Simply ignoring emails will not be tolerated.
Owners should always be polite and gracious when dealing with one another. Threats and obscenities are not only against the rules, they are illegal in many jurisdictions. Owners that are found to have sent threatening e-mails to another owner will be warned and/or kicked out of the league completely. This extends to message board posts as well.
Offensive posts
We're all adults here and I have no problem with some good spirited smack talk, but any posts of a derogatory nature are strictly prohibited, whether they are in a chat room, message board or on a league's bulletin board. This includes personal attacks and sexist or racist remarks. Doing so can result in expulsion from the league.
Tanking
Tanking or throwing matches for any reason is prohibited.
Tanking is defined as going through the motions of a match but deliberately losing.
Although impossible to prove, the following are some of the symptoms of tanking and any or all are punishable by a warning, draft pick penalties, or even expulsion.
Failing to set your lineups on a daily basis.
Multiple onesided trades.
Purposely moving players who are starting to your bench.
Inactivity
In order to maintain the integrity of the league, the commissioner may contact owners of teams that remain inactive for extended periods of time. The commissioner will send notification to the e-mail of record. Shortly thereafter, if the team remains inactive, the commissioner reserves the right to reassign ownership of the inactive team.
REMEMBER:
The game is for fun! Creating confrontation in your league inevitably leads to a bad game experience for all involved. Play hard, but play fair!
More than one team in the same league
One person can't control more than one team in the same league. If two or more teams in the same league are under the same account, they must be controlled by different people sharing that account, but not sharing the teams. Violation of this will lead to cancellation of the teams and expulsion from the game.
If an owner finds himself in this situation due to accident, he or she should e-mail the League Office immediately and explain the situation.
Collusive transactions
Collusion occurs when one team makes moves to benefit another team without trying to improve its own position. One-sided trades are an obvious example of this. Another example is when a player drop is made so another team can pick up that player. Teams found in violation of this policy will be expelled.
Impeding other owners
Certain transactions made solely to impede other owners is not allowed. Tanking games for the sole purpose of denying another player's chance to make the playoffs is against the rules. In particular, cycling through players in free agency to put them on waivers and make them unavailable to other teams in your league is strictly prohibited and is grounds for expulsion from the league.
Roster Dumping
Owners that are found to have dumped their players to the player pool in an attempt to undermine the league may be subject to expulsion from the league. If you are giving up on the season, we ask that you maintain league strength by providing the other owners with the most competitive team you are able to field.
Owner interaction
Makes sure that an active email account is associated with your ESPN account and please try to respond to emails in a timely manner. This is the only way some of us have to interact with one another. If you don't like a trade proposal, say so. Simply ignoring emails will not be tolerated.
Owners should always be polite and gracious when dealing with one another. Threats and obscenities are not only against the rules, they are illegal in many jurisdictions. Owners that are found to have sent threatening e-mails to another owner will be warned and/or kicked out of the league completely. This extends to message board posts as well.
Offensive posts
We're all adults here and I have no problem with some good spirited smack talk, but any posts of a derogatory nature are strictly prohibited, whether they are in a chat room, message board or on a league's bulletin board. This includes personal attacks and sexist or racist remarks. Doing so can result in expulsion from the league.
Tanking
Tanking or throwing matches for any reason is prohibited.
Tanking is defined as going through the motions of a match but deliberately losing.
Although impossible to prove, the following are some of the symptoms of tanking and any or all are punishable by a warning, draft pick penalties, or even expulsion.
Failing to set your lineups on a daily basis.
Multiple onesided trades.
Purposely moving players who are starting to your bench.
Inactivity
In order to maintain the integrity of the league, the commissioner may contact owners of teams that remain inactive for extended periods of time. The commissioner will send notification to the e-mail of record. Shortly thereafter, if the team remains inactive, the commissioner reserves the right to reassign ownership of the inactive team.
REMEMBER:
The game is for fun! Creating confrontation in your league inevitably leads to a bad game experience for all involved. Play hard, but play fair!