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I have better things to do than be the language police.
Will I ask a player/coach to keep it down? Absolutely. Will I start assessing penalties if not directed at a participant in the game? Nope.
Such rules are too subjective. Everyone has their own little list. One game it is a penalty for words #2 & #3, but not in the next game. However, #1 & #5 will get you in trouble there. Even George Carlin couldn't figure out a standard. It also depends where you are standing in country as to what is or is not appropriate. I've heard people complain that a player said, "hell".
Give me a break! This is a competitive sport, even in the recreational leagues and you are going to hear things that may or may not be appropriate, but who I am to impose my standards on others? Nothing new with my opinion. I've held the same one since day one and it will not be changing anytime soon.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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