[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Publius

Any and all. They're just words.

My rule is, "Don't call me names." By that standard, "You blind bat" is on equal footing with "You stupid MFer" and you're getting tossed for either one.

A loud "F-CK!" for taking a called third right down the middle doesn't disrespect me, the opponent, or do anything to gain an illegal advantage, so why should I care? If I wanted to teach social graces, I would've chosen a different profession.

My ejections are all in two categories: can't get him to leave any other way (protracted), and name-calling (personal). Profane without being one of the other two doesn't bother me in the least.

Don't you just work pro ball? F-bombs in HS ball are not acceptable, and if they are loud enough for small children (and anyone whose ears aren't garbage cans) in the crowd to hear, the offender is going away.