Friendly suggestion for anyone in online leagues

IatricSB · 06-30-2004, 12:26 PM

Quite often I get E-Mails from league members saying players on the trading block. But only about 5% of these E-Mails say what team it's for AND what league it is for. Half the people just say I got players available but don't say anything more and I have no idea who John might be (especially since some leagues have high turnover) I'd say about 50% say what team they have but they leave out the league. When I was in one league, this wasn't a problem. But for those of us who are in several leagues, we may have no idea what league John/Cards plays in. Sure would help to have a bit more info.

Anyway, no biggie, but the more info the better.

phenom · 06-30-2004, 12:31 PM

good sugg...

now... I got that third baseman you were looking for. pm me. *snicker*

fhomess · 06-30-2004, 12:40 PM

I always (if I remember), put my league initials in the subject. I also find it helps, at least in fictional leagues, to name your teams such that there's no confusion. As far as I know, I own the only Cintawny Wombat Horde in OOTP-land.

atarizx3 · 06-30-2004, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fhomess

I always (if I remember), put my league initials in the subject.

Yep, that's what I do. Easier that way

RayofHope · 06-30-2004, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by atarizx3

Yep, that's what I do. Easier that way

Me too, also helps people recognize emails as not being spam.

Depending on your point of view.

IatricSB · 06-30-2004, 03:03 PM

Agree that the league initials should be in the subject. I try to always put my league initials and team name. With historical leagues, renaming the team something unique isn't an option. I'm in five leagues that have the St.Louis Cardinals, so Jerry/Cards doesn't help much....

pallison14 · 06-30-2004, 03:29 PM

When doing online league related e-mail, I also always put the league ABBR in the subject (i.e. NGBL: Spring Training Schedule). I do this mostly because I'm completely slammed with e-mail, and know that I personally appreciate as much info from the subject line as possible.

satchel · 07-01-2004, 02:05 AM

That method is great, I think. The first word of the email’s subject should be the league acronym.

rem · 07-01-2004, 02:53 AM

Personally, I'm really not a fan of trade blocks e-mailed league wide. There should be a spot on the message board for that.

IatricSB · 07-01-2004, 11:38 AM

If everyone checked message boards that would be great. But in many leagues, owners don't check the boards at all.

halofan26 · 07-01-2004, 02:00 PM

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If everyone checked message boards that would be great. But in many leagues, owners don't check the boards at all.

omg Iatric....thank you! that is a huge problem IMO not to mention i have numerous GM's in my leagues that i run that are in fact the same team so when i guy says.."hi im Montreal wanna trade?" that just gets on my nerves....Montreal from where? lol

rem · 07-01-2004, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by IatricSB

If everyone checked message boards that would be great. But in many leagues, owners don't check the boards at all.

I know; I run a league.

I'll admit that while I do a pretty good job of checking for discussion and annoucements I don't pay much attention to the trading block or completed trades. But that's my preference.

halofan26 · 07-01-2004, 02:46 PM

same for me....i may glance at the block, but only if im looking to deal....no point in looking at the block for "pipe dream" players that you can afford, ya know?

06-30-2004, 12:26 PM	#1
IatricSB Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,493	Friendly suggestion for anyone in online leagues Quite often I get E-Mails from league members saying players on the trading block. But only about 5% of these E-Mails say what team it's for AND what league it is for. Half the people just say I got players available but don't say anything more and I have no idea who John might be (especially since some leagues have high turnover) I'd say about 50% say what team they have but they leave out the league. When I was in one league, this wasn't a problem. But for those of us who are in several leagues, we may have no idea what league John/Cards plays in. Sure would help to have a bit more info. Anyway, no biggie, but the more info the better. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "Wow! What a Ride!" Chicago(N) - Boys of Summer Oakland - 20th Century League Bakersfield - Wild Things Brooklyn - QBA Dodge City - NBSL California - ABC Dodger's Senioriest fan on the OOTP Boards

06-30-2004, 12:31 PM	#2
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,774	good sugg... now... I got that third baseman you were looking for. pm me. snicker __________________ reported

06-30-2004, 12:40 PM	#3
fhomess Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,693	I always (if I remember), put my league initials in the subject. I also find it helps, at least in fictional leagues, to name your teams such that there's no confusion. As far as I know, I own the only Cintawny Wombat Horde in OOTP-land. __________________ StatsLab- PHP/MySQL based utilities for Online Leagues Baseball Cards - Full list of known templates and documentation on card development.

06-30-2004, 03:03 PM	#6
IatricSB Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,493	Agree that the league initials should be in the subject. I try to always put my league initials and team name. With historical leagues, renaming the team something unique isn't an option. I'm in five leagues that have the St.Louis Cardinals, so Jerry/Cards doesn't help much.... __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "Wow! What a Ride!" Chicago(N) - Boys of Summer Oakland - 20th Century League Bakersfield - Wild Things Brooklyn - QBA Dodge City - NBSL California - ABC Dodger's Senioriest fan on the OOTP Boards

06-30-2004, 03:29 PM	#7
pallison14 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 452	When doing online league related e-mail, I also always put the league ABBR in the subject (i.e. NGBL: Spring Training Schedule). I do this mostly because I'm completely slammed with e-mail, and know that I personally appreciate as much info from the subject line as possible. __________________ Commissioner, NGBL - Putting the FUNK in defunct. New York (AL), UBL

07-01-2004, 02:05 AM	#8
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	method That method is great, I think. The first word of the email’s subject should be the league acronym.

07-01-2004, 02:53 AM	#9
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	Personally, I'm really not a fan of trade blocks e-mailed league wide. There should be a spot on the message board for that. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

07-01-2004, 11:38 AM	#10
IatricSB Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,493	If everyone checked message boards that would be great. But in many leagues, owners don't check the boards at all. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "Wow! What a Ride!" Chicago(N) - Boys of Summer Oakland - 20th Century League Bakersfield - Wild Things Brooklyn - QBA Dodge City - NBSL California - ABC Dodger's Senioriest fan on the OOTP Boards

07-01-2004, 02:46 PM	#13
halofan26 All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anaheim, Ca Posts: 1,491	same for me....i may glance at the block, but only if im looking to deal....no point in looking at the block for "pipe dream" players that you can afford, ya know? __________________ Mike Lambert Sim League Central President Home of the Halofan roster set THE best baseball info and fan site ever The best Angels fan site "Because i got high" - Afroman