I have whacked a player for trying to intimidate. But it was after we already had some other "junk" that brought out a warning. Usually a step between (like I had last night) along with a verbal admonishment will suffice.
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"I'll talk to the organ grinder, but NOT the monkey."
--- Famous Cleveland area official to HC
"I Love Officiating so much, I do it for free. However, I charge for all the crap I take."
--- Me
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