[McExpos]

Look, I'll drop the fake troll act here for a moment.

People are making the argument that the problems that we've outlined are realistic, because they happen once every couple of years. Never mind happening four or five times per offseason, but let's grant the premise and say, yes, these things do happen.

Furthermore, the argument seems to be that, because something happens (thanks, Magnolia kid!), it should be part of the system. So commissioners who disagree are presented with a false dichotomy - either accept the realism of the event, or demonstrate an iron fist in financial management so that it won't happen in the game. In other words, error on the side of realism, or error on the side of fantasy.

Why, then, are we stuck with the game making determinations about how real or fantastical our finances should be? I assure you that Buane has put way more time and energy into the finances of the league than most, but even if you don't believe that, even if you believe that Buane is riding his naive or irresponsible league right over the cliff, Thelma and Louise style, shouldn't he be allowed to adjust the finances to better reflect his "vision" of the league? There shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all fix for the league, there should be customization options that will allow many different styles of play. So that the game can provide those with an eye towards solo play, or league play, or historical play, with plenty of options. OOTP loses nothing by giving a bit more creative control, and gains everything.

I'm sorry, but when you say, "That's just the way it is, and either learn to deal with it or change your league," then that's a disincentive for me to continue being part of the OOTP community.