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Originally Posted by lmathews19
I agree with Crowder (wise advice, I can tell you've been doing this a while). If you make a threat, then that makes things worse and, in my mind, is unprofessional. That's fine if you make threats and I wouldn't be as dogmatic as crowder and say never make them, but if you want to stick to class, then don't make them. That way you won't get labeled as the bad a$$ umpire that everybody dreads when he walks out on the field.
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It depends on the threat (warning).
Stupid warning: One more word out of you and you're gone.
Smart warning: Anymore arguing of balls and strikes will be your last today.
The first sets the umpire up to either not eject or eject over something silly.
The second sets a solid foundation for an appropriate ejection.
Nothing wrong with threats (warnings) if used properly.