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Originally Posted by fiasco
If a new official comes to me and asks me the difference between an open and closed fist, I don't tell him "Well, that's officiating 101" and walk away, whether I intend to be or not, I'm a jackass for doing that. I'm not being a teacher, I'm being a high-horse jackass, and I have no problem treating someone as a jackass as a result.
Could I have misinterpreted Mike's intent? Sure. But he gave me no indication other than to believe he's on his umpire high horse, givin' a good, old-fashioned talkin' to to a newbie who doesn't know his stuff. Which is fine.
I don't take offense to being told, in a respectful manner, that what I'm doing is wrong, or I look like a buffoon, or I don't know my rules. It's happened many times over the course of my career.
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Well, relax. Mike means no harm.
I think I had a similar reaction to Mike when I first came here, but then I got to know him better. Trust me, just let it go, stick around, and enjoy yourself here. No one here is out to getcha.