You said "regardless of skill and effort" implying even a prune could make it to Naismith if they started the game early enough. I could give many examples of teams that couldn't hack it, despite maybe even starting before me. Some have quit, others are toiling in division II.
I don't like the old boys club comment, either. The game needs guys like you to succeed or it will surely die, if it is not down that path already. I'm just saying that, while frustrating, you shouldn't be too disappointed if you can't stay in Naismith on your first crack.
But yes, I get your point. I just like to be a s*** disturber sometimes.
Run of the Mill Canadian Manager