I have nothing against axioms. I just don't think we should use the ones that are wrong. There are lots of good axioms that can help you make a good call. Then there are some that officials, who are supposed to be (or to become) rules experts, should not use.
I have sometimes used these popular, but incorrect, axioms when instructing, to teach WHY they are wrong. That works quite well, and the "students" get a feeling of "insight", when they feel they have learned one of the "secrets" of the rules.
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