Let their mistakes work for you

[L.A. Umpire Guy]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Isn't that a bit rude to tell another umpire to have a garage sale and then just walk away? That lack of communication and manners is not justifiable in my opinion, no matter what the circumstances.

I fully understand and agree with most of what Griff stated, and all of what canada ump said in this quote.

Anyone who treats another human being like you were treated is out of line, period. Your treating it as a stepping stone rather than a pothole is commendable.

But umpiring is hard enough and costly enough at the beginning that cruel and egocentric experts and evaluators are far more often destructive than helpful. It's also that way in parenting, coaching or other forms of teaching.

We need more good umpires to join and stick in the ranks, and fewer abusive, self-aggrandizing pedants chasing them off.