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[Dakota]

Originally posted by Panda Bear
I am by no means proposing WWE Wrestling as our marketing model, but I am suggesting making sure we "appeal" to diverse "markets".

Let me also clarify...

ASA has been (justifiably) accused of being restrictive in the detail of umpire uniform requirements and mechanics.

Some of this I support (standard mechanics in signals is good; having two umpires show up wearing a uniform uniform is good.) Some I think is overly fussy (fretting about black or tan mask pads, for example).

Working within the "system" to affect desired changes is a good thing. As is discussing gripes, etc. here.

However, "civil disobedience" isn't. If you are going to call ASA (or utrip, or AFA, or LL) games, apply their rules, including Rule 10 (or their equivalent) and the adjustments made by the local association. Here, for example, we are required to wear shirts with the local ASA association's logo on them. Annoying, since I can't buy my shirts from wherever I want. But, if I am going to call for them, I conform to their rules.

Simple as that.