Another Room-temp IQ coach

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Originally Posted by FutureUmp

Does every umpire on this forum think they are so far above reproach that are not allowed to be criticized or questioned? I have read many posts on this site and the one common thing I have found are the umpires who post on here feel the need to belittle, critique and basically insult anyone who dares to question their knowledge or ability. Is this what it has come to? Umpires who feel they are bigger then the game and most coaches are rats or idiots? I may agree there are some coaches who want to act like they know the rules but really know very little but not all coaches who question an interpretation are idiots. The PU umpire does not call balls and strikes from a pedastal so the umpires on here need to get off theirs and quit insulting anyone who dares to disagree with them.
One other way to look at this, these forums are supposed to be for intelligent discussion and reasoning, not for anyone outside of the "circle" to be roundly criticized and insulted, even if its only implied. Relax, take a breath and don't beleive your own press, you are not gods and you are not always right. Also, a good umpire is a reasonable umpire who does not insult and ridicule all dissenters but instead is maybe humble enough to look and be open to other viewpoints.

Prior to your post, I didn't see this thread as anyone being critical of
someone else disagreeing with them. It struck me as a thread to share
dumba$$ things people say, whether or not they make sense, or even
apply to the situation. After reading you post,however, I have not changed
my mind. Maybe you should relax and take a breath. Your opinion of the
users of this forum means nothing to those users, although you have every
right to espouse those opinions.
P.S.
Did you recently send a letter to the editor of this site, concerning the
"lack" of reprimands and/or fines levied upon officials? If not, perhaps you
should meet the gentleman who did. You seem to have a lot in common.