What would you call?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

In the OP the poster initiated the consultation on his own.

Which was absolutely wrong.

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Do you really think the offended manager, knowing the rule, wouldn't have initiated an "ask for help" request?

The OP makes no mention of whether that manager knew the rule or not. I've seen plenty of times where knowledgeable managers have chosen not to pursue a legitimate issue after perfunctory argument.

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

In the OP it got fixed before it got to the protest point. A protest wasn't necessary.

Oh, yes, it was.

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Would you let a partner get away with a "strike two- - you're out" call?

I wouldn't have to. If it was a case of a missed count, then he can rectify it--it's his count, and if he wants my input, he can ask for it. If it was a case of knowingly calling an out with two strikes, it's going to get to the stage where I am required by rule to provide input. If, by some happenstance, the offense doesn't protest, I'm not saying jack.