"Reverse rant"

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by DRJ1960

I don't want to get specific on the details but I have a question I hope newer officials will also chime in on....

When is it appropriate for an "experienced" official to critique, berate, lecture, or "instruct" a "newer" official in a way that makes clear that the "newer" official is not only inadequate to the task, but that their replies, comments, arguements (even as to rules) are unwelcome?

Sometimes, the new official also needs to just listen and offer not reply or offer an argument.

Now, as far as berating, I have a different opinion on that. We're supposed to be professional. The experienced official, if they are in a position that they should be offering input, should offer their feedback in a way that is beneficial to the recipient. Depending on the recipient this could take many forms but I doubt it ever reaches the level you seem to be implying above.