Here are my attitudes about mechanics (or uniforms). Who ever you work for, if they have rules that you must comply to you should follow the rules if you want to reep the benefits of everything that league or level holds. You cannot complain if they choose to hold you back because they do not give you a shot if you purposely ignore obvious procedures and guidelines.
Having said that I have found myself using the TC signal incorrectly (not on purpose) and I know that when observed that could be a downgrade and hurt me in some way. But I do most things correct, I hustle and I think I call the game better than most. But I cannot complain if someone says this mechanic flaw is why they hold me back.
It is their ball. they can do what they want to with it.
Peace