Are you f***ing kidding me

[MrRabbit]

" as one someone under 30"

"i have know many people who, while not socially awkward, don't feel comfortable dealing with "difficult" situations face to face and are more apt to express their true sentiments over email."

Your statements cover the problem exactly...

If you lack the ability to communicate , therefore non being able to deal with "difficult" situations face to face you do not have want it takes to umpire.

Because face to face communication is an important part of umpiring.

And required to step up and take a leadership role.

If you can not step up and look me in the eye and discuss it face to face then step to the side and let someone take a shot at it.