@spendius,
You may not believe this, Spendius, but this issue was addressed a couple of years or so ago. I recall writing that, under Article 5, Section 3 of the A2K NFL rules, I (Johnboyboss) or whoever else was running it could unilaterally disqualify a player who went missing for "too long." And I got to decide what was "too long."
We have lost players for a week or so due to a hurricane or due to a crisis in the family. But when I see what to me is evidence of a lack of ongoing interest, I am sorry about the loss but adjust the standings accordingly, excluding that player.
Maporsche was, of course kidding about quitting while he is ahead. Many of the rest of us know where he lives.