Inappropriate Wording

[SC Ump]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

Don't insult my dogs.

I know, right? My dog at least knows when a pitcher is legal or not, 'cause he barks twice when she's not.

ChessRef: I don't think the wording was over the line or insulting. However, I personnally try not to choose words that could be interpreted as a challenge. I usually get better results by keeping it simple instead of trying to find some 'cute' phrase.

It could have been just as easily handle with, "Coach, we can't have that from your assistant coach, so you should take care of it before we have to."

(I also agree you probably should have done it a little earlier.)

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by SC Ump

I know, right? My dog at least knows when a pitcher is legal or not, 'cause he barks twice when she's not.

ChessRef: I don't think the wording was over the line or insulting. However, I personnally try not to choose words that could be interpreted as a challenge. I usually get better results by keeping it simple instead of trying to find some 'cute' phrase.

It could have been just as easily handle with, "Coach, we can't have that from your assistant coach, so you should take care of it before we have to."

(I also agree you probably should have done it a little earlier.)

Not a problem with the wording at all

[ronald]

Given the context and the constant barking by the coach, the phrase seems quite accurate. It worked here but could backfire with someone else as SC Ump suggests.

I think the important question is would your UIC be ok with this language.

[robbie]

100% inappropriate and unprofessional

[bkbjones]

It's not like you told him to shut his forking mouth. Heck, I might even give you points for originality.

I might have muzzled him earlier, but I also know I wasn't there. Personally, I would have no problem with what you said.

[kcg NC2Ablu]

at a tourney in PA there was a guy that told the coach to shut the
F up and sit on his bucket.( just for context the site was REALLY spread out) The coach talked to a friend of mine who was the UIC and the UIC of the site was adiment that an umpire would NEVER say that .... so when the umpire came off the field the UIC asked " Hey what did you tell that coach?" ... Umpire replied, " Oh that one?... I told him to shut the F up and sit on his bucket." So the UIC had to actually apologize to a coach ... something I know that guy has never done before and btw he didnt just say F he used the whole word that I am abbriviating

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by kcg NC2Ablu

at a tourney in PA there was a guy that told the coach to shut the
F up and sit on his bucket.( just for context the site was REALLY spread out) The coach talked to a friend of mine who was the UIC and the UIC of the site was adiment that an umpire would NEVER say that .... so when the umpire came off the field the UIC asked " Hey what did you tell that coach?" ... Umpire replied, " Oh that one?... I told him to shut the F up and sit on his bucket." So the UIC had to actually apologize to a coach ... something I know that guy has never done before and btw he didnt just say F he used the whole word that I am abbriviating

So what? Who cares? Its a ****ing word used for emphasis!!! It can only cause harm to those choosing to perceive the word as harmful. Anyone offended by a simple word must be into self-desecration and/or self-pity.

WTF is wrong with the people of this country? Nothing, but a bunch of damn commies! Next thing you know, a soccer game is going to break out!

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