You are correct LJ, they are different signals with different meanings. Following your partner's reasoning, the pitcher can make any illegal move other than putting a foreign substance on the ball and not be called for it because, in his mind, your "do not pitch" signal is a complete suspension of play. "Do not pitch" means simply that.
And, as I'm sure you know, a quick pitch is not an illegal pitch provided the pitcher's preliminary requirements are met.
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