Please refer to the numerous messages from me and countless other users on the support forum who do not support Clay Holmes being switched to a SP before being able to earn it. He has not made any starts yet. To make this change arbitrarily because one user asked for it is asinine. Why not follow your own eligibility guidelines? It makes no sense.
In an effort to appease one user, you have now inconvenienced countless others, including the Holmes owner in my league who drafted him specifically to be a SPRP. You changed this eligibility after our draft, and many others had completed, and after Week 1 scoring had begun. In some cases, entire lineups have already locked. Why did you do this? It doesn't make any sense.
What's more frustrating has been your lack of communication and help after countless users have sounded the alarm on this. Is anyone monitoring this? We've been on Fleaflicker since 2015 but have no choice but to consider moving platforms, largely due to issues like this and a lack of tech support. We used to love this website, but recent issues like this and duplicate player profiles being created are too frustrating and inconvenient for serious fantasy baseball players.
Position eligibility is determined by a player's past participation and information that our data provider collects. If it's determined that a player's primary position has changed, then that player gains eligibility for the new position but won't lose their original designation.
The criteria for adding position eligibility varies by sport:
NFL
Positions are determined by official rosters during the season and team media guides during the offseason and early preseason. Our data provider makes the final decision on position eligibility. We try not to change eligibility after Week 3 of the preseason unless absolutely necessary.
Eligibility for DE (defensive edge) and DT (interior lineman) in a 3-4 defense is derived from official depth charts:
3-4 outside linebackers are DE
3-4 defensive ends are DT
Why? Edge rushers in a 3-4 defense have stats comparable to defensive ends, not linebackers. And defensive ends in a 3-4 defense have stats comparable to defensive tackles. This makes the scoring more balanced in IDP leagues.
MLB
Position players qualify for new positions:
If they made at least 10 starts at the position the previous season.
Or if they made at least 7 starts at the position this season.
Pitchers qualify for new positions:
If they made at least 3 starts for SP (starting pitcher) eligibility this season.
And if they made at least 8 relief appearances for RP (relief pitcher) eligibility this season.
Preseason eligibility for new pitchers is determined by our data provider and team depth charts.
NBA
Our data provider makes the final decision on eligibility using a player's listed position with the NBA, past performances, depth charts and starting lineups.
While eligibility may update during the preseason, positions will lock 7 days prior to the start of the season.
A mid-season eligibility update will happen at the time of the all-star break. Position eligibility will never be removed, but additional positions may be added if players qualify.
NHL
Our data provider makes the final decision on eligibility using a player's listed position with the NHL, past performances, depth charts and starting lineups.
While eligibility may update during the preseason, positions will lock 7 days prior to the start of the season.
A mid-season eligibility update will happen at the time of the all-star break. Position eligibility will never be removed, but additional positions may be added if players qualify.
I’ve heard Mookie Betts because of his stomach bug and weight loss is actually going to be a ghost capable of all positions. He’ll just hover around the field. Can you make him eligible for all positions, or create a new one “GHO” for Ghost. Kinda like ghost runner you know how we used that rule growing up?
I agree 100%. A rule-based system shouldn't be arbitrarily updated, based on feelings. I worry about where this platform is headed if changes like the one above are being implemented.
ColeClaybournTue 3/25/25 11:35 AM
Please refer to the numerous messages from me and countless other users on the support forum who do not support Clay Holmes being switched to a SP before being able to earn it. He has not made any starts yet. To make this change arbitrarily because one user asked for it is asinine. Why not follow your own eligibility guidelines? It makes no sense.
In an effort to appease one user, you have now inconvenienced countless others, including the Holmes owner in my league who drafted him specifically to be a SPRP. You changed this eligibility after our draft, and many others had completed, and after Week 1 scoring had begun. In some cases, entire lineups have already locked. Why did you do this? It doesn't make any sense.
What's more frustrating has been your lack of communication and help after countless users have sounded the alarm on this. Is anyone monitoring this? We've been on Fleaflicker since 2015 but have no choice but to consider moving platforms, largely due to issues like this and a lack of tech support. We used to love this website, but recent issues like this and duplicate player profiles being created are too frustrating and inconvenient for serious fantasy baseball players.
fleafounder AdminTue 3/25/25 8:51 PM
Hey we got this wrong, he should be subject to the rules outlines here. He'll revert back to RP and have to earn the eligibility.
Sorry about that we messed up!
fleaflicker.com
ColeClaybournTue 3/25/25 9:36 PM
Thank you. When will this fix take place? Games start on Thursday.
trolloyoloWed 3/26/25 9:23 AM
Thank you!
ColeClaybournWed 3/26/25 10:33 AM
Ori, we've got to get better tech support on this website. We can't be going a week before hearing back on support requests.
phlowtationWed 3/26/25 3:50 PM
Thank you.
pmh324Tue 3/25/25 1:19 PM
I’ve heard Mookie Betts because of his stomach bug and weight loss is actually going to be a ghost capable of all positions. He’ll just hover around the field. Can you make him eligible for all positions, or create a new one “GHO” for Ghost. Kinda like ghost runner you know how we used that rule growing up?
ColeClaybournWed 3/26/25 10:28 AM
Any update on this one, Flea? Will Mookie get ghost eligibility this year?
The_HulkTue 3/25/25 12:33 PM
@fleafounder
whens this getting fixed?
Do your job.
Mario77Tue 3/25/25 12:32 PM
Hey Fleaflicker, I think that Mike trout is gonna pitch this year can you make him SP Eligibility please?
Desert_DawgsTue 3/25/25 12:12 PM
I agree 100%. A rule-based system shouldn't be arbitrarily updated, based on feelings. I worry about where this platform is headed if changes like the one above are being implemented.