mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 This is my 4th year as commissioner for our league. I have dealt with a lot of mess from everyone with trades, add/drops, etc. I have always been supportive of everyone in this league and made sure to give props where they were due. But I won the Super Bowl this year and have not had one person say a kind word. Is it a rule that the league just hates for the commissioner to win?! I have been in this league for 8 years. I was a co-owner the second year I was in this league and won the Super Bowl and haven't done much since then except make the playoffs all but one year. It could be that I am the only female in the league, but I am wondering if any other commissioners get this kind of treatment?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 No one really cares about any other team than their own. Since I am the commissioner of a league that I won this year, it's my duty to make sure I interview myself so everyone knows the story of my struggles this year and all the obstacles I overcame on this difficult road that led to my triumph in the end. It's a story that the people must know. And if I have to e-mail and snail mail everyone in the league until they know this truth, then that's exactly what I shall do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 That's my plan at the end of the game tonight is to send out my thank you's for being in the league. I am just kinda upset by the $&@! Talking that has gone on all year from the teams that "should have" won. All I can say is I have listened to the folks on this board as well as other fantasy media options... Congrats on your win, Electricrelish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 That's my plan at the end of the game tonight is to send out my thank you's for being in the league. I am just kinda upset by the $&@! Talking that has gone on all year from the teams that "should have" won. All I can say is I have listened to the folks on this board as well as other fantasy media options... Congrats on your win, Electricrelish!! I'm not sending out any "thank you's". I'll be sending out some "in your face" and "suck on dat" messages! And maybe a few "happy new years". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm not that kind of person. I guess that is the "mommy" in me! Maybe I should learn how to smack talk! Do u offer a class on that?! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm not that kind of person. I guess that is the "mommy" in me! Maybe I should learn how to smack talk! Do u offer a class on that?! Lol I would send a thank you message and some stuff about how everyone's participation make all of this possible. And just remember that I OWN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!! All bow down and hail your CHAMPION!!! You may kiss my ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Maybe just sing them a few lines of one of my favorite . I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad,And I understand you've come to shake my handI apologize if it makes you feel badSeeing you so tense, no self-confidence THE WINNER TAKES IT ALLTHE WINNER TAKES IT ALL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 I may have to take a play out of your play book!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Last year, I asked my league when I was going to get the respect that I deserved. Since no one was going to give it to me, I had to TAKE IT this year. Â http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?/topic/420571-yodt-when-will-i-get-the-respect-that-i-deserve/?hl=respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 We pay our dues at the beginning of the year. Our prior commissioner always took a cut of the "payout". And I never have... Guess I should have ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 We pay our dues at the beginning of the year. Our prior commissioner always took a cut of the "payout". And I never have... Guess I should have We don't do that. All money put in is fully paid out each year. We use leaguesafe.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpob Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I get the "thanks for a great job Commish" emails at the end of the year. When I get tired of doing it, I'll hand it off to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 We pay our dues at the beginning of the year. Our prior commissioner always took a cut of the "payout". And I never have... Guess I should have ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I get the "thanks for a great job Commish" emails at the end of the year. When I get tired of doing it, I'll hand it off to someone else. I am now at that point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 We pay our dues at the beginning of the year. Our prior commissioner always took a cut of the "payout". And I never have... Guess I should have ? Commish took a cut?!? Â He some kind of wiseguy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 There is one league that requires a lot of effort by the commissioner that I play in. I've won the championship twice and each time I've won, I've made a point of tipping the commissioner as a thank you. Share the booty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 It was only a $50 take. But With our league in previous years, I understand why he did! I am a chic so I can say that we play with a bunch of bitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Tipping is one thing (and very gracious of you, BTW) but taking a cut? Dude thinks he's Vegas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) I have never gotten a thank you except for the next year when no one else wants to take on the job! Edited December 29, 2015 by mmevans217 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmevans217 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have never been offered a tip! And the South is all about hospitality (or so I thought!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 A few people in the league always make a comment if the league has run smoothly or if they thought I handled a dicey situation well. Same 1/2 who bitch and whine all year about something who like to blame somebody else for their teams downfall and the commish is usually an easy target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MothAudio Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Choose your league mates carefully. Play with children and you deal with a bunch of BS. Associate with adults and you'll more likely receive recognition. That said, no one wants the commish [or the "new guy"] to win their league. You only care about your team. Â The only "cut" I took from dues was to cover the draft kit. Paid for league trophy out of my pocket. Edited December 29, 2015 by MothAudio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Yeah I never took any money out for being commish, all money went to the winner minus costs (trophy, engraving and draft board). Â I think a lot of people don't appreciate the work that goes into being a commish until they do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) This is my 4th year as commissioner for our league. I have dealt with a lot of mess from everyone with trades, add/drops, etc. I have always been supportive of everyone in this league and made sure to give props where they were due. But I won the Super Bowl this year and have not had one person say a kind word. Is it a rule that the league just hates for the commissioner to win?! I have been in this league for 8 years. I was a co-owner the second year I was in this league and won the Super Bowl and haven't done much since then except make the playoffs all but one year. It could be that I am the only female in the league, but I am wondering if any other commissioners get this kind of treatment?! I get a few thank you's here and there. But as electricrelish said most people only care about their team. If you can't enjoy winning without getting props for it I think you're going to be out of luck. Personally I think you should enjoy it even more, if no one is congratulating you it means they are all salty that it wasn't them. Edited December 29, 2015 by Finn5033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 My experience having commissioned three leagues from 1994, 2002, and 2009 with very little turnover, is that I often get more appreciation and open acknowledgement from owners I hardly know or have never met. Compared to friends or co-workers. Â Never been sure why that is but it is. Â I guess it's easier (for me too) to take for granted closer friends/family than strangers. Â I've been tipped from people who haven't won money in the season. In fact they owe transactions and have sent extra. This is someone I have never seen. Â Never expect tips, in fact they can be uncomfortable to accept. But if whatever I am doing well or better than most as a commissioner provides these owners with a fun, reliable, hassle free, and fair 17 weeks or more of fun, then I guess it's worth it to them to show gratitude with money and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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