I've been league commissioner of the same league for 12 years. We have a very good history of participation and fair rule changes. Though we tend to use majority rules for league changes, there have been times when I've simply had to enforce changes myself for the betterment of the league. Nothing that's ever been done has backfired. (the most controversial was refusing to add an additional bench spot, we currently have 6)

We've been doing live in person drafts for about 7-8 years now. The past couple years there has been a growing complaint about the use of electronics during the draft. We've always moved right on through because most complaints didn't carry much weight.

The argument FOR the use of them is that everyone has the ability to use the same website or apps. Most websites and apps are simply rankings and don't offer anything more than a simple print out.

However the recent issue managers have now is the use of drafting systems that help you make choices. There are websites (fantasypros) with complex algorithms compiling information from 100s of analysts that spits out the best percentage choice for multiple players at the time of your pick. You might as well just sit at home and auto draft.

My team(s) this year are TERRIBLE. I did not prepare, i did not research, i went into the draft dry and it shows (real life responsibility sucks at times). However if i would have used a tool such as "fantasypros draft wizard" then maybe my draft could have come out better. who knows?

I have not been a big proponent against this because i've won before. so frankly i don't really care. but it is my responsibility to care, and in my opinion no one should be using something that gives you tips on how/who to draft.

I am not against the use of apps like Rotowire, which is simply a draft organization program with rankings, has nothing more than a piece of paper with rankings would. I'm also not against anyone googling however many sets of cheat sheets they can find. BUT when you have a program that can compile all that information and give you the best possible choice at that point in the draft, then something doesn't feel right.

Our drafts used to be fun, and they still are. but everyone staring at a computer screen takes away from it a little.
not to mention that wi-fi went out for half the people drafting this year. that didn't go over well.

My current opinion is that no one should use a program that gives you tips as you draft. Not as worried about the advantages you might have as much as the removal of personal accountability and taking away some of the innocence of the game. (getting EMO here)
My solution(s) would be:
1. prohibit the use of drafting tools/software that gives recommendations while drafting. this would still allow for use of laptops and ipads for other things while drafting.
2. completely prohibit any use of electronics while drafting. only thing permitted would be a cell phone to look up injury status.

what is your opinion on using these drafting tools?