Inappropriate Fan Signs

[Rich1]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

If you don't see it that's one thing, but if a player or coach points it out to you I believe that you have a duty as a game official to take appropriate action.

Agree with this 100%. If a player or coach points it out then I believe it is now having an affect on the game, at least from their perspective, so I would ask the game admin to have it removed. That doesn't mean every sign they object to should go just because they don't like it but if the signs content or intent is racial, contain slurs, denagrade any group, or are too "over the top hurtful" in nature and its pointed out to me I will address it.

Its no different than dealing with those fans who think because they bought a ticket they can say or do what they want. If a fan is yelling at the players, coaches, or referees (no matter how obnoxious) but is not cursing, getting racial, or going deeply personal then I would ignore it. But when they become profane, obscene, bring up personal matters, etc. and a player or coach complains to me about it (or I hear it) then I will address it with administrators - especially in my high school games as we are dealing with minors on the court who do not deserve such treatment.

[mutantducky]

The 1968 Protest is one of the greatest moments in Olympic history. Reading about what they did, including the Australian(3rd place) who offered support, makes me proud to be an American. When people aren't treated equally, a protest, especially a highly visible one like the one in the Olympics, is a perfectly legitimate form of expression.

[mutantducky]

http://fox40.com/2015/01/20/st-marys...acial-tension/


I've used to live in that area. It is a diverse place. But there are some bratty students especially at St Mary's which is a typical Catholic sporting powerhouse. I mean Lodi fought against having MLK day but they have progressed a lot since then. This was just one unfortunate incident.
They will crack down on it hard.