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Originally Posted by jeffpea
"When contact occurs in a game that affects the play (and an advantage is gained) and a foul is not called, players assume that a penalty will not be enforced and continue that behavior/action later in the game."
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But in whose eyes is that advantage gained?
The player will invariably feel that the contact affected the play and put him/her at a disadvantage. The official...not so much so.
One side is naturally biased; the other side can't afford to be biased.
That's the flaw in your reasoning imo.