Maybe people are discouraged? Last year the game got a little messy with people not answering messages or failing to comply to a guaranteed deal. Also there was some confusion whether deals were viable and the commissioner made some decisions that not everybody liked.
It's also a game that can take up some time.
Maybe a positive spirit can encourage people to play the game.
So a TP for the next guy that takes a team!
This was my fear as well. I also wonder if users switched to different forums and Reddit recently.
I made a couple tough calls, including one where I though Lebron wouldn’t want to be traded to the Lakers for all their assets.
Still, I’m willing to take less of a significant role in making that decision, if that is the reason why others won’t sign up.
Still, we are down 16-17 gms this year from last year.