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Bluenoser · 08-05-2009, 08:58 PM

In my opinion, no one but the creator/last commish has the right to release the password.

Having said that, I think each case should be decided on an individual basis. As an example, if I'm correct here, the league you're talking about is an OOTP5 league. I doubt very much if that league is going to be picked up again. Since its been defunct for such a long time I really see no harm in unlocking it.

If for example, an OOTP9 league just went defunct, then it may be another story. However, if repeated attempts to contact said creator/commish fall on deaf ears, then to me that's a pretty good indication that said creator/commish no longer cares about the league.

The question is, how do you define repeated attempts? Do you say 20 attempts? 30 attempts? Do you say if after X number of months with no response? It's a tough call, but I think common sense would prevail.

Again, it has to be detrmined on a case by case basis. At the end of the day however, I really don't think there's been a large number of requests for this. At least not that I've seen.

08-05-2009, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 5,264 Thanked 372x in 244 posts	In my opinion, no one but the creator/last commish has the right to release the password. Having said that, I think each case should be decided on an individual basis. As an example, if I'm correct here, the league you're talking about is an OOTP5 league. I doubt very much if that league is going to be picked up again. Since its been defunct for such a long time I really see no harm in unlocking it. If for example, an OOTP9 league just went defunct, then it may be another story. However, if repeated attempts to contact said creator/commish fall on deaf ears, then to me that's a pretty good indication that said creator/commish no longer cares about the league. The question is, how do you define repeated attempts? Do you say 20 attempts? 30 attempts? Do you say if after X number of months with no response? It's a tough call, but I think common sense would prevail. Again, it has to be detrmined on a case by case basis. At the end of the day however, I really don't think there's been a large number of requests for this. At least not that I've seen. __________________ It takes neither courage nor intelligence to cheer for a team only when that team wins. The true test of a fan's mettle is the same as it is for a player: Were you there when you were needed?