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Originally posted by chicoruiz
2. Something we're trying in a league of mine this year is an NFL- type system: once you miss a window you're considered to have "passed", and the next team in line can go ahead. You may jump into line and make a pick anytime within the next 24 hours; after that an autopick will be made for you.
Unfortunately, you can't legislate the best solution, which is common courtesy. If you're going to be away, send in a list, or designate a proxy drafter, or at the very least post a message that you're going to be available. A simple note such as "I'm currently 3rd in line; going to relatives tonight and won't be able to pick before midnight or so" can go far in keeping your fellow owners from wanting to strangle you.
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We use a form of the solution above in SO49 league, except that we haven't had to implement the comp pick in that league, usually within a few picks of being skipped, the person chimes in with an apology and a pick. We do say that consecutive picks of letting the clock run out(12 hours), can result in expulsion from the league, but I don't recall it ever coming to that.
The last part of what Chicoruiz said was the big thing. "Common Courtesy" is the big thing to remember. If you are going to be away from your computer at anytime for more than the time limit that your league allows, you should either be authorizing a comp pick, or sending your commish(or designated draft guy) a list to cover your pick. It takes just a few minutes and keeps the draft moving. Good Luck with this Kieran, it can be a pain!