14 Sep 09
Originally posted by quackquackThe timing of the call was completely inappropriate. besides match point itself, could there have been a worse spot for such a borderline call?
They call a foot fault. It is not like they took a set away from her.
No one watches tennis to see referees call borderline foot faults. Just like no one watches football to see referees make game changing borderline pass interefence calls. People watch the game to see the athletes play and exhibit their skills.
14 Sep 09
Originally posted by PalynkaNot anyone. But there are certain jobs where verbal abuse should be expected, yes.
You think anyone should expect verbal abuse in their workplace? 😕
Telemarketer, for example, is one where you should expect abuse for just DOING your job, let alone doing it poorly!
14 Sep 09
Originally posted by PalynkaAnyone whose job involves "officiating" is going to have to deal with at least the occasional tantrum from the party on the losing side of the decision.
You think anyone should expect verbal abuse in their workplace? 😕
A good analogy might be a judge in a court of law. I'm sure that every judge has had to face his or her share of abuse. Of course, anyone behaving abusively towards a judge deserves whatever fine or punishment they get. No judge should have to "expect" such abuse, but realistically, every judge has to expect such abuse and know how to handle it.
14 Sep 09
Originally posted by shortcircuitHell yeah! Now I think I am in love with her!
er...um...I think you have the quote wrong. You, of all people, would probably like the thought of what was actually said. She said "I am going to shove this ball up your ass and then I am going to hunt you down and kill you."
Big difference, docha think? 😉
Brrrr... it's as simple as hearing winks at anal and I go all softy.
I'm such a whore.
14 Sep 09
Originally posted by PalynkaYou're so smart you make me horny.
I agree with Seitse. The law should not stop applying just because citizens are playing professional sports. The line judge should not be discouraged from taking legal action and then the courts would decide.
Does anybody remember Ben Thatcher's elbow on Pedro Mendes?
http://tinyurl.com/rhpcriminal
Why shouldn't the player who was hit be free to file a ...[text shortened]... In any other job discouraging people from protecting their rights in court would be a scandal.
