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Forum: GM Game 2018-19Nov. 16, 2018 at 7:57 p.m.
Thread: 2018-19 GM Game - General Discussion
I’d like to announce that I will be resigning from my position as GM of the Detroit Red Wings effective immediately.

A lot of thinking went into this, but I’ve decided that it’s for the better of my own sake if I leave the game. For the most part, v3 has been a fun ride. I’ve enjoyed the challenge of taking on a team like Detroit and making it somewhat formidable (at least, in my opinion).

As for the reason as to why I’m leaving, I’ll be frank. This game started off as a lot of fun and I definitely had fun trying to make Detroit a contender, but as of late that sense of enjoyment has almost disappeared. I no longer feel a part of the game, nor do I think that I’m necessarily wanted in this game. Whenever a new GM arrives, I’m the only one framed for being out there to fleece them. Whenever I’m mentioned, it’s nothing that’s positive of any sorts. I understand that I’m not perfect and have never been considering my history - however at the end of the day, no one is. Every single GM inquires on assets from new teams because they want to know if there’s a change in direction with the previous management group. Does that make me the one to warn others about? Most GMs have ludicrous offers especially to start off negotiations. I’ve done that a couple times as well. That doesn’t mean that I’m trying to fleece the league. The theory that I sweetheart talk every GM is nothing but the fabrication of the truth. I will also say this: at least I have a clue as to what I’m doing with my team; at least I don’t be the game’s recognized troll; at least I have the piece of integrity to not back out on deals multiple times; at least I don’t create other accounts to send harassing messages to other users, and at least I try, for the most part, to not be a pain to deal with in negotiations. Like it or not, those are some of the things that have been frustrating to me, and has led to my wanting out of the game - as simple as that.

Saying all that negative mumbo jumbo, thanks to <a href="/users/Zach" target="_blank">@Zach</a> for keeping my sanity in tact during certain times. Of all the people in this game, I’ve truly enjoyed getting to know you and I’m glad we interacted here. You never got to finish swapping rosters with Winnipeg, but you were a quality GM and still are a great friend.

<a href="/users/Turner33" target="_blank">@Turner33</a>, supplier of dad jokes and complimentary humour at all times; and <a href="/users/matt59" target="_blank">@matt59</a> my favourite Asian golfer; thank you guys for being around and defending this idiot at certain times in the past. Turner, you’ve definitely provided light in the tunnel when needed, and Matt is probably the nicest and most composed guy you’ll meet on the forums.

I’d like to thank <a href="/users/rangersandislesfan" target="_blank">@rangersandislesfan</a> for creating this mess. I’ve insulted you a lot through the first two versions of the game and it’s something I regret, but we’ve both changed since then and I’m glad you wasted so much time in my life [insert sarcastic eye roll here]

Shoutout to <a href="/users/TabooPenguo" target="_blank">@TabooPenguo</a> for bringing me back in v2 as his AGM; once again, the challenge of the Islanders was a fun one and I enjoyed working with you.

Big props to my other AGMs, <a href="/users/HotsamBatcho" target="_blank">@HotsamBatcho</a> and <a href="/users/wojme" target="_blank">@wojme</a>. You guys rock and I’ve really enjoyed working with you.

<a href="/users/Bo53Horvat" target="_blank">@Bo53Horvat</a>, <a href="/users/TonyStrecher" target="_blank">@TonyStrecher</a>, <a href="/users/Daryl" target="_blank">@Daryl</a>, <a href="/users/jmac490" target="_blank">@jmac490</a>, <a href="/users/NateElder12" target="_blank">@NateElder12</a>, <a href="/users/A_K" target="_blank">@A_K</a>, <a href="/users/BoltsPoint21" target="_blank">@BoltsPoint21</a>, <a href="/users/krakowitz" target="_blank">@krakowitz</a>, <a href="/users/phillyjabroni" target="_blank">@phillyjabroni</a>, @GronkNation and <a href="/users/alwaysnextyear" target="_blank">@alwaysnextyear</a>, you guys have also made the game fun for the most part. There may have been some times where animosity was definitely existent, but thank you guys for contributing to making this game into what it is. I don’t think it’ll be possible to forget about how much time I wasted with all of you!

If I didn’t mention you, it’s either because

1. I couldn’t tag the entire league as much as I would’ve liked to
2. I didn’t get to know/interact with you as much
3. You’re part of the reason I wish to have nothing to do with the game anymore

I’d also like to thank (or not) the mods for not IP banning me when they should’ve, and for continuing to make CapFriendly a great hockey resource.

I’ve decided that my own real life is more important than a game of which means absolutely nothing to anyone else. It’s not worth wasting my time on and I don’t want to have anything to do with it anymore.

I would be glad to help whoever the new GM is during their transition period and answer any question they may have.

I’ll still be around on Twitter (and maybe once in a while on that Discord voice chat, if it’s still a thing) and keeping in touch with some of you, but consider this my final goodbye from the GM Game.

Last word: just because I’m leaving doesn’t mean the bet is off. I fully expect Dylan to wire me 50 dollars at the end of the season when Virtanen finishes the season outscoring Puljujarvi.

Farewell,
Booth
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Oct. 18, 2018 at 8:21 p.m.
Thread: 2018-19 Gm Game - Messages to the BOG/Commisioner
Wondering if we could have a thread regarding the outcomes of votes of trade revisions? Anytime a vote is conducted regarding a possible trade revision, the results would be made public for everyone to see after all is said and done. In the real world, we do have the right to see what our representatives on different political stages vote for. An example of how a thread post would look like would be:

<em>Original Trade</em>:

:coyotes <a href="/users/Daryl" target="_blank">@Daryl</a>
Carter Hart

:flyers <a href="/users/NateElder12" target="_blank">@NateElder12</a>
Andrej Sustr

<em>Reason for vote</em>: BOG felt the Arizona franchise is winning the deal by a lopsided amount

<em>Vote Outcome</em>

Members in favour of revision:
<a href="/users/Bo53Horvat" target="_blank">@Bo53Horvat</a>
<a href="/users/krakowitz" target="_blank">@krakowitz</a>
<a href="/users/l9guysports" target="_blank">@l9guysports</a>

Members against revision:
<a href="/users/TonyStrecher" target="_blank">@TonyStrecher</a>
<a href="/users/BoltsPoint21" target="_blank">@BoltsPoint21</a>
<a href="/users/A_K" target="_blank">@A_K</a>
@whoeveristhenextBOGmember

<em>Final Outcome:</em> trade is voted <strong>against any form of revision</strong>, all assets are unfrozen


Thoughts?
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Sep. 13, 2018 at 11:32 p.m.
Thread: 2018-19 GM Game - General Discussion
I understand your frustration Kayla, tell me about it. It should be a rule without saying that <strong>once you’ve agreed to a trade, you can’t pull out/discuss another deal using involved assets. </strong>

Jonathan, I’m not sure what caused you to move Sami Niku to Tampa Bay. Whether it was forgetting about your Minnesota deal or simply “liking” your Tampa deal more, you and I have already talked about why it’s not a good move to do as such.

However, I think it’s safe to say Bolts had no bad intentions whatsoever. He didn’t even know Niku was reserved in another deal; that’s the Florida GM’s fault for not alerting Bolts of that, not Bolts’ fault. He shouldn’t be required to “be nice” as a result of another GM screwing up; while it would be a friendly gesture to the other GM getting screwed over, he is under zero obligation to do so. Leave him alone, give GMs a reminder to stop pulling out of deals whenever you can, and hopefully try to tweak the FLA/MIN deal now that it doesn’t involve Niku.

I’ve severed ties with GMs in the past. This doesn’t warrant that.

Much love, your friend,
Asshole (Booth)

<a href="/users/Icegirl" target="_blank">@Icegirl</a> <a href="/users/wmjoncar" target="_blank">@wmjoncar</a> <a href="/users/BoltsPoint21" target="_blank">@BoltsPoint21</a>
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Sep. 1, 2018 at 7:02 p.m.
Thread: 2018-19 GM Game - General Discussion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Max</b></div><div>By a mess do you mean a member who voted for what she wanted rather then settling? Amd since you wamt to know so badly I'd vote for Matt, Krak &amp; AK because they deserve the spots. The othet 2 shouldn't</div></div>

Calm down

I’m not sure what Dylan and Bolts have done to piss you off, or what they’ve done to “not deserve anything”. They’ve both served in leadership roles in the game, are fairly active, and want what’s best for the game. If you have something personal against them, that shouldn’t interfere with them being in management; that’s just wrong and immature.

I’m not sure what you mean by “a member who voted for what she wanted rather than settling”. It’s not like the BOG agrees with each other on every single topic on the table, and Icegirl was always the one speaking up against everything. I’ve been in the BOG before along with some of the current BOG members, and I can assure you I’ve had my fair share of agreements and disagreements with other members. The reason Kayla was removed from the BOG had nothing to do with your theory; it’s quite frankly incorrect.
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Aug. 16, 2018 at 11:20 p.m.
Thread: 2018-19 Gm Game - Messages to the BOG/Commisioner
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>flamesfan419</b></div><div>That's a tad mean.

It's not our fault you agreed to a poor deal for your club, then chose to quit in the middle of negotiations with other teams as part of that deal.
Pretty sure that's how we ended up at this point.</div></div>

I don’t think it’s mean at all. You currently have one member resigning as a result of being fed up with the rest of you. There’s internal conflict within the BOG group. The Commissioner is nowhere to be seen. Many of the decisions and actions throughout the last little while have resulted in displeasure by GMs and some quality league members considering retirement. I think HallforHart has every reason to stand by his comment - shouldn’t you know best that just because an opinion is unpopular, it doesn’t make it mean?
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Jul. 24, 2018 at 10:53 a.m.
Thread: 2018-19 Gm Game - Messages to the BOG/Commisioner
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jmac490</b></div><div>I'm going to come to the defence of Math here... After Booth posted how he could better himself as a GM, I have seen an improvement in Math's overall behaviour. We as a whole, need to be less sensitive when it comes to Math and his evaluation of trades, as like every good GM, they want their teams to get better. Math is an intelligent GM, that wants the best, but sometimes doesn't want to give up the assets to get the best. But that can be said about a few GMs. Or even GMs that are so good at persuading people that players that are injured or are retiring, can be sold at a premium. I'm guilty of this, many trades in the trade thread are guilty of this...

This constant attack of our french GMs needs to stop... The language barrier is hard enough as is, this game is supposed to bring people together, but as of late has torn a lot of us apart. We've lost good GMs like Marco and although he could be seen as a little annoying, PL as well. But I really miss these guys in our game... really hate to see another Frenchie be kicked out of this game.</div></div>

And just so it’s clear. My post in page #36 of the Nashville thread was not meant to be offensive. I just thought I could provide Math with some help in his negotiating as there was anger within the league regarding it.

I have seen an improvement in his negotiating, his offers - debatable. What I can say is that offering Trevor Lewis for Ryan Johansson is not the solution to this (sorry to use you as the example Gronk)
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Jun. 19, 2018 at 12:25 a.m.
Thread: 2018-19 GM Game - General Discussion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>matt59</b></div><div>For those who haven’t yet heard, i will be stepping down as CBJ GM effective immediately and assuming only a part time assistant role. <a href="/users/WerenskiWarrior" target="_blank">@WerenskiWarrior</a> will be taking over the GM role and his Twitter is the same as his CF handle. In addition to stepping down from the GM role I’ll be stepping down from the BOG as well. The new positionholder will be determined by the rest of the group. I want to thank everyone for all the fun and good memories here. It’s not the final end, and eventually i may be back, but there’s no guarantees in life. I just have some very busy times ahead and unfortunately am unable to fulfill my commitment and time to the game for the time being. There’s too many great people to thank for all the memories here to name, but i sincerely appreciate all of the moments, quotes and memories from you guys. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️</div></div>

Farewell old friend. Stretching back to in v1 when you’d be there to save me from hot water, to the CBJ thread parties, you’re probably one of the best people that’s been around in this game. You’re also one of the best GMs out there, still not on my level but close enough :p.

Your contributions to the game throughout these three versions, as (I think) the only game member to be a part of the BOG all GM Game seasons, it’s safe to say you will be missed :cry