Yes I do, maybe that's why my games last 6 hours.

(Regis, can I phone a friend??)

No, I don't take into account crowd opinion! I've come to this site to learn how to be a better official and that is why I ask. Those of you who are trying to berate me are most likely those officials who when you put on the stripes, you become a different person - an overlord over the kids and coaches. I'm doing this to serve our high school kids and want to be the best official I can be.

easy fella
 

don't take the ribbing personally...it wasn't directed toward you and there are those who want to be good officals, some who are working toward being a better offical and those who just plain are great officals...you will get great advice here but if we cannot joke around a little then maybe you're just a bit to serious and need to develope a thicker skin...the crowd is the very last thing to worry about in the game, most have a great advantage in seeing the play but don't have the rules knowledge or how to apply them...you want something to work toward being a better offical, then support your partner, be consistant and try to take someting from each game and work on it.

Now look here. I didn't come in 'ere for abuse! I came in 'ere for an argument!

What?!? Oh, quite sorry. This is abuse. You want Room 12A, just along the corridor. Good day! <font size = -2>Stupid git.</font>

Which person were you directing your reply? How do I not take it "personally" if you are directing your reply to a person?

I thought you were directing your reply to me! Oops, my bad!

I literally have tears running down my cheeks... good advice!