Since you are out of contention, any move you make could adversely impact someone that is in contention. I was not in the league to vote on these rules and this is the first time I am playing in a free league, so first time this has come up for me. In my other leagues, teams just would not want to make a move right now, as being out of money contention, why spend the extra $5 which the move would cost them?
Of course, there are two sides to this argument. Obviously, there is a need and desire to have owners not in playoff contention still active, as their inactivity could also have an adverse affect on the playoff run for teams in contention. I could go with allowing moves, but either barring trades, or force the trade to be voted on to make sure there are no unfair trades.
"Always look on the bright side of life!"
Eric Idle
