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Originally Posted by tomegun
When you have an audience that includes young officials, people who take things literally (like me) and others, I would suggest saying what you mean and meaning what you say. Even saying something to the effect of a kid watching a game from anywhere other than the bench as a result of you throwing them out of the game isn't going to happen. Or at least it isn't supposed to. That being the case, saying something to the effect of that is just an exercise in pronouncing or typing words. Or, as us "mature" people used to say, you are talking out the side of your neck.
The comment doesn't offend me, but what did it add to your comments? Would your comment read the same without "rare occasion" and not run the risk of offending someone who is working their way up through the ranks? I work those games based on the needs of my crew, my work schedule, and my own desire. I assign the games for my crew so I ultimately decide if I work a freshmen game or a varsity game on any given night. The point is, your post could be read as you are too good for a sub-varsity game. Just saying...seems like it got you bent out of shape so let me take this opportunity to hit you with a  |
I come here to learn from others and share my experience and opinions. People can take from my posts what they wish and I will continue to post what I wish without much concern for how people take things. So if someone takes something too literal or can't figure out what "something to the effect of" means then that's on them. Your talking out of the side of one's neck comment notwithstanding.
My "rare occasion" comment gave context in regards to how often I work rec/sub-varsity games. Others who work these games more frequently may have different experiences, may have found better ways to deal with players, etc. If you or anyone else reads that as I think I'm too good for those games then I really could not care less. That's a reflection of your insecurities, misconceptions, or whatever NOT me. So I also could not care less about "running the risk of offending" anyone because I don't come on here to say anything offensive. If anyone working their way up the ranks is offended by someone on an internet forum saying it's rare for them to work games at certain levels then my guess would be that individual is probably a little to thin skinned or obtuse to have long term success as an official. And bent out of shape? That's silly.
As with anything in officiating, I advise people to take information in, keep what makes sense and works for them, and either trash or mentally file the rest away. If you want to take everything literally or nitpick over things that I share in my posts then feel free to do so. I'll just be sure to try and chime in the next time you take me out of context.