[L.G. Dorsey]

First let me say I haven't thoroughly read all the posts regarding the original situation posed by BJ Moose. With that out of the way, I want everyone to think about why this board is really here. It's meant as a form of communication between umpires for the overall benefit of umpiring. It is not about how crafty your wit is or whether you are or are not attacking someone. It's crap like all the bickering I've seen that turns me off to message boards quickly. I was happy when I first joined eumpire to see factual discussions and not pi**ing contests. Well, it has reached the latter. So for the good of this board, I'd urge everyone to take a step back and forget whatever insults, attacks, or barbs you may have perpetrated or been a victim of and answer questions without extraneous comments. As Joe Friday always said "Just the facts, ma'am".

Lawrence