"It's Zev's league, so he's the ultimate authority here."
I know the person who made this comment had no ill-feelings or bad intentions when he said it, but I want to address the comment.
Over the last seven years (has it been seven years already?) I've tried very hard to avoid just that sort of sentiment. While it is true that I do act as commissioner of the league and wield some vague, undefined powers in that role, I truly believe that it isn't just my league, but our league. I firmly believe that this league belongs to all of us and I try to encourage that feeling whenever possible. As a result, I usually try to avoid engaging in debate on league matters (so as not to unduly influence one side of the debate over the other) and only take stands on issues when I feel it is very important. Otherwise, I leave it all up to you to decide the direction of the league.
So, please, remember that this is your league just as much as it is mine. :)
Zev
Hey! Isn't it actually more my league than anyone else's, since I have five championships? (laugh)
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ReplyDeleteI appreciate the sentiment, Zev. I like the way you handle the majority rule situation but I also like knowing there's someone to cut the occasional gordian knot!
Should we all hold hands and sing Kumbaya now?
ReplyDeleteMack, it is not your league anymore :) It is mine or (more probably) Eric's after this Cecil Cup is complete!!!!
ReplyDeleteJeremy, as a good friend to others, I allow people to borrow my belongings from time-to-time. I expect I will take it back soon enough. :)
ReplyDeleteAs I expect you to take it back soon too, but I will enjoy it while I (or Eric) has it :)
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