While it's usually more "fun" with people you know/friends. it's hard to keep that going over a long period of time. After retiring the one I ran, I am now down to 1 money league that's 10 person $100 buy in. It's a competitive good one where most people know each other, but man there are some crybabies.. its almost not worth it.. even though I won $$ last season.
I would like to get in a full blown dynasty league. If I don't find one organically i might seek one out on the
https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/
"footclan" which is their subscription forums.