What is the forum?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by grunewar

It would truly be sad though if we didn't get rookies/newbies... because they were intimidated, bullied, or insulted. JMO

You mean like they are going to be treated on the court?
The purpose of this forum is to teach people about officiating, and that has to include everything, not just the fine points of the rules.

If a person can't take the disagreement and some name-calling on an internet discussion forum, how is he going to handle it during a live game? It is an unfortunate aspect of officiating that one either learns to deal with or one quits because of it. In fact, several studies have shown that the primary reason that newer officials quit is abuse from fans and coaches.

So what difference does it make if someone learns that officiating isn't for him from here or on the court?