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I agree with JEL. The nature of the responsibilities of the umpire is to make decisions, interpret rules, enforce the rules and administer them fairly. That will always involve some disagreement on your decision. If you are listening to the players,coaches or fans, it doesn't seem like you are committing 100% to the game.
My goal as an umpire is for the 2 teams not be able to remember who called the gaem a few days later. Doesn't always happen, but that's what I try for. I don't believe I have ever carried bad feelings on to the field or let any event during the game affect any call I make. I am more than willing to talk to anyone, as long as "talking " is what is happening. If my voice gets loud, or the other persons' gets loud, the talking is over.
As far as comments from anyone, that's part of the game. As long as it doesn't affect the game, let it go. It should never become personal, I don't believe.
At least, that's the way I think.
Rick
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