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Caps worn upside down, inside out or backwards seem to have nothing to do with the affect on the game or outcome, just like any uniform rule or even some safety rules. It's about appearance, and uniformity is a basis for appearance.
But, if there were no uniforms, or if they were allowed to be worn carelessly and sloppily, the entire sport would suffer from the poorer image. That would lead to carelessness about other rules, carelessness about sportsmanship, etc., etc. It's not just about whether umpires like a rule or who made it, it's about the need for rules to have an organized and reputable sport.
We certainly don't need any less attention to rules and consistency than we have now and often discuss.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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