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Originally Posted by Dakota

Answers for consideration:
Yes.
Quicker; keeps the batter in the "getting ready" mode rather than "time out" mode. I don't use this mechanic much; usually it will only be because the batter is not ready, especially if she is not looking at the pitcher and the pitcher looks like she might be about to start her windup.
No. I know this conflicts with my answer to the first question.
Don't understand the question. Are you asking what stops the pitcher from pitching through the stop sign?

Yes, if the delay is due to the batter not being ready. (I know this violates my answer to the first question, at least technically.)
No.

No rule cites for any of the above.

I love you, Man.
Those are my kind of answers.