It sucks being a commissioner

From Deadspin:

“Jeff had just started at a new job about two months ago, was finally getting comfortable in his new environment, and apparently thought it was his place to be the guy to get the office tourney pool going. Taking the reins and being “commissioner” for one of these things is undoubtedly a giant pain in the ass. On top of recruiting enough participants to make it worth everyone’s while, you’ve got to hassle people for money, constantly send out reminder emails about payment and in the end be the point person for everyone’s complaints and commentary. To assume this responsibility at a new job in a new office? With people you barely know? Well, that’s courageous.”

It goes on to talk about some more challenges with being the commissioner.  When a commissioner uses Chalq they will never need to make a phone call, write an off site email, send a text message, or use any other messaging system other than Chalq’s to perform fantasy business.  Starting a league is such a pain in the ass right now.  Someone needs to focus on commissioners.