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Well, thats OK. To clarify, I do not say "this is a warning" in pre game, as inferred in post, I do try and emphasize that I will not allow arguements. The sentence (at pre-game) ends after "we will not argue". I will also always state, coaches are welcome to call time after play is finished, and we will discuss the call if you wish. I doubt I have ever antagonized a coach in a pre game this way. As for pre-emptive warnings, IMO the rule book is the warning, I need not warn at all.
Any comment (not agreeing with you) can be construed as questioning your integrity. Its easy, for me at least, to realize the fun, or humorous stuff, from the serious insults, and again, most of what I hear in the stands, I tend to ignore.
Each situation is as diverse as the umpires calling the games. That is why good judgment, and common sense should always prevail.
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