Maybe it would be better if I just didn't know the rules

[mick]

Originally posted by RookieDude

Again, I just gave MY opinion on the little stuff issue...

RookieDude,
I agree with Chuck's implication that sometimes ignorance is bliss, and Chuck didn't "completely" disagree with you. Juulie did.

It must have been a big thing to her by "completely" disagreeing and a minor thing to Chuck; after all, Chuck did not push on enforcement.

We all know that our job is easiest when teams follow the rules. Of course, the teams we enjoy officiating don't put us between the rules and "tolerable practices".

I let rules slide, and it bothers me, with regard to uniforms for example, but if it's okay with "the other team" and my partners, I'll let 'er go. (...Okay being defined as being no participants are gonna "make a deal about it.")

Had I been the R, for Chuck, I would have *asked* them stop if Chuck was really offended, because I know the rules. (I don't think he was.)
If I was Juulie's R, I would have asked them to stop.
If I was your R, I would have asked them to stop if I was really offended, eventhough you were willing to let it slide.

I "completely" agree with you, that we must ask "do what YOU think will make it a better game".

I would have had to have been there to make my own determination.
mick