Quote:
|
Originally Posted by rainmaker
There is some judgment involved for the officials in determining what constitutes a foul in certain cases, and in determining whether or not there is an illegal advantage gained, or an illegal disadvantage conferred, but that is not subjectivity, it is judgment, and those two things are different.
Subjectivity means, "whether I like something, or not", "whether something looks nice to me, or doesn't". That's not the same as judgment. Judgment means making a determination as to where the boundaries are in defining something. It either is a foul or it isn't, and the line needs to be firm, but the line can move slightly according to the judgment of the official. But subjectivity does NOT play a part in the determination. "I don't like that play" is much different from "I always judge that to be a foul".
I suppose some folks won't understand this, but it's important to try. No one wants an official that works from his or her whims and tastes.
|
Juulie, we already know he "officiates" games according to what he likes and what he thinks looks pretty. So, in this light, "subjective" probably fits his officiating style more than "judgment."
By the way, they can remove my posts, but I'm still watching for someone deserving of that trophy.
