Is this coming from someone who actually plays fantasy football? It's neither pissy, nor elitist to put a cap on the number of teams allowed in the league. It may be a "game" or a "diversion" but there is money on the line, which makes it a serious competition. In most fantasy leagues 10 or 12 teams is standard. More teams than that and the available pool of players is so watered down that it makes it nearly impossible to compete if you have a couple injuries. I'm speaking from experience, having played in many many leagues over the years. As for your "more than merrier" take, we've had problems filling the league with 10 teams in past years, so capping it isn't like shutting anyone out.
Perhaps you should start your own league, it's free on Yahoo and you can invite as many teams to join as you want. Good luck with that.
Yes. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've played fantasy football before. Having less teams makes it more selfish, megalomaniacal and frankly, a little sad. You want AS MANY of the good players and NO ONE ELSE can have them. It smacks of: "If I can't play it my way, I'll take my ball and go home." Yes, teams in a 14-team league will have a few less good players than teams in a 10 team league. So what? It evens the playing field. If you pick good players, it shouldn't matter. And if your players get hurt? Well, you really can't control that can you?
Here's a good idea, Shadrach. I'll start a league with ONE TEAM. And you can JOIN! Then you can have Ray Rice AND Arian Foster! Andre Johnson AND Larry Fitzgerald! How cool would that be for you?!?
Brian
P.S. Plus, there's not "money on the line." It's only $20! That's like, 1/7 of a Neil Young ticket!