Not long ago I was asked about board policy and while I didn't have anything written in the rules, there is now. I also re-wrote the league dismissal & entry prohibiton section which will be in place the end of this season.
Forum Policy: All members have the option to read and post messages in the community forum. A member must first register a name before they can do so. Freedom of speech is encouraged on the board, however constant harassment against a member is not. Smack talk is allowed, however taking constant personal shots at a member is discouraged. If a member feels that they are being unfairly treated by another member, they have the right to bring this to the League President. The President monitors the board as he sees fit. Firstly, a verbal warning will be emailed to the member to stop the personal harassment. If it continues, a week long suspension from the board will be instituted along with a month long probationary period. During the period, if the member continues the harassment against the individual, a long term suspension will be instituted. This ban could last anywhere from a month to the rest of the season depending on the severity on the harassment. A member WILL NOT be kicked out of the league for any behavior on the boards.
League Dismissal & Entry Prohibition: The league will only dismiss a member for two reasons. If a member does not submit their picks for 3 weeks in a row they will automatically be removed from the league. If a member misses a total of 5 weeks of not sumbitting picks they will also be removed. A member may be allowed pack into the league the following year if space permits and they can provide a suitable explanation. If they are allowed back in and it repeats again, they will not be permantly be banned from the league. A member may also be removed from the league if they are found to be guilty of any detrimental actions that affect the league. This would include attempted sabotage of a league member's picks or trying to co-erce other members to leave the league. These actions will be discussed and voted on by the Lucky Dog Planning & Leadership Council to determine the fate of that member's status in the league. The President also has the right to deny anyone entry into the league or to re-sign the following year for whatever reason he sees fit. Only once a member is accepted into the league after the start of the season will he have the rights and privileges that all members share.
