I don't believe it should be considered, "calling the end of the game differently", i'm thinking more along the lines of "good game management", if you know they are trying to foul, why make them kill someone? yes you may let a little smack go early in the game because they can play through it, but when you know the light smack that don't get called is going to lead to a MRS (mugging,rape, or stabbing)
i'm pretty sure that is just preventative officiating, not really calling it differently!