Assigning Software Poll

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

We don't have those problems here since we don't have a central assignor. What we do have are umpires who should never, ever, ever see a varsity field who routinely work varsity games and coaches who, for the most part, don't notice that these guys are regularly out of position or have strike zones that can be best described as "flip a coin." Some coaches like these guys, because they know that these guys are weak and will allow the coaches to run roughshod over them during games. When umpires in 2011 are still using pillows behind the plate, couldn't hope to get to second on a trouble ball to right field, and are still assigned as crew chiefs for sectional games, I just laugh and realize the system is *broken*.

Sounds like you need a central assignor.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by yawetag

Sounds like you need a central assignor.

Their idea of "better" doesn't necessarily square up with others', either. All systems are broken.

[jophyal]

Rich, we are evaluated by coaches and each other. Arbiter does allow for a nice process of evaluating such things as on time arrival, appearance, and mechanics. We are routinely evaluated by board members.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jophyal

Rich, we are evaluated by coaches and each other. Arbiter does allow for a nice process of evaluating such things as on time arrival, appearance, and mechanics. We are routinely evaluated by board members.

And the assignor still assigns who he wants, right?

[jophyal]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

And the assignor still assigns who he wants, right?

Yes... I just got an email from them unassigning someone from my game tonight. He owed me two buckets. It is my turn with the replacement and I had two plates Sat and Sun.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

All systems are broken.

Anarchist.