[dudeinblue]

This forum is for umpires regardless of the level or regardless of how much they know. The point of this forum is to discuss and to learn. I have learned alot reading other posts and seeing replies to mine. You act as though since not everybody does not know as much as you who has been umpiring for a number of years, then they are automatically a freaking idiot as you previously posted. I give my opinion just as you do, and I have not found one reply from you where you gave good, solid advice. It has all been smart-a$$ comments to other posters. If your knowledge is that great of the game, then please share it with us as we are eager to learn from a veteran such as you. You have been on my case since day 1 when all I am trying to do is discuss the game of baseball with other umpires on here to see if I can learn something. I thought it was weird when confronted about dipping as it has never been done in my 3 years of umpiring. My knowledge of the game is still increasing and I have alot to learn as I have shared in previous posts my credibility. I am not a bad umpire and have been complimented many times, and been offered many times to umpire for different high school and collegiate associations. Can you please cut me some slack and respect me as I will try to respect you as well considering your experience? I take the advice others give me to heart, but all I have from you are smart-a$$ comments. I'm sorry if I sound that stupid Tim, I just want to learn and become the best umpire I can