Some people annoy me...

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   First off....The reason I rarely call plates these days has NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING to do with my judgement, knowledge or overall ability. It has NOTHING to do with the fallacy that I don't do a good job, or am not good enough to do it. The reason I rarely call the plate is because, 1. I dont like calling the plate. 2. I am strictly a volunteer . Since it is necessary to have 2 umpires on each game. Out of our 18-20 regular umpires there are only like 3 of us who don't charge. I am NOT going to do the hard work while the guy who's getting paid is doing the easy job. There's something wrong with that! I have called like 3 plates so far. Each time it was because the paid guys either didn't show up, or were late. Secondly.... if you want me to "GO BACK TO SCHOOL!!!"I would gladly accept your offer to pay my way to Umpire School, at Southern Regions. Bring your checkbook to the next game. Third.... Making one call you didn't like is NOT the same as "making bad calls".Yes, I made a call that you, from 150 feet away didn't agree with. I was about 20 feet away and had a better angle on it. But you know what? I'm the umpire. My opinion is the only opinion that counts. Forth..... Tie does NOT go to the runner.This is a myth. It is NOT in the rule book, ANYWHERE. Also, it wasn't a tie. she was out(yeah, I was calling a softball game when this happened)I don't think it's really possible to have a tie anyway. What do you say? "I'm sorry young lady, that was a tie, go back to the batters box and do it over again." NO!!!! There are no ties. It's either safe or out!Point 5.......Just because I treat you with respect as a player, coach, manager, fan, etc does not mean you have any justification for treating me like that trash can you just kicked, or your son who you just humiliated in front of his friends. I'll treat you with respect, all I ask is that you leave me alone. If you have any kindness inside of you, maybe you could say "yes sir" and lower your tone of voice. If you cannot talk to me calmly, please don't say anything.#6.....Don't be my first......In 3++ years of umpiring little league games, of all divisions and some softball. Tournament of Champions, Districts, Sectionals, and Fall Ball, I have never thrown a player or coach out of a game. Do Not be my first.thats all for now