What is the forum?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Interesting comment.

I've only been involved in the Forum for a few yrs, but I certainly understand the recent comments as above.

For me, the good threads, rules interpretations, advice and comments far outweigh the bad. While I'll occasionally try to inject some sarcasm or humor, I just choose to take the bad with the good and not participate in the negative banter - I just ignore it as best I can.

It would truly be sad though if we didn't get rookies/newbies referred to the site or have others who stumbled upon the site, not use it because they were intimidated, bullied, or insulted. JMO

Once again, welcome to the internet. That goes on at every site I have been to with many subject focuses. People say a lot of things on the internet they would never say in person. And frankly, if you are an official and you cannot handle someone taking you to task here, then officiating is going to be very difficult. It is not the job of this site to mold brand new officials. This site is to discuss officiating and everyone is not going to agree on many aspects of our avocation. Honestly, people that come here need to lighten up when most of these people you will never meet, never work with and will never have to face them for officiating purposes. Why would you care if someone is saying things to you here? I can tell you what they say in real life will be a lot harsher.

Peace