Date:         Fri, 8 Sep 2006 01:57:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Jonathan Gingerich <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Was: Re: Flip throw...what do you think? -- Ad Hominem, etc
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The best way to avoid the spiral is to avoid emotionally loaded terms 
like "cheating".  We are to be safe, fair, and fun when enforcing the 
rules to an athletic passtime.  It's not a moral imperative.

I rarely have all that great an idea just exactly where the ball 
completely broke the plane of the field.  Why would I expect the player to 
have a better one?  And I much prefer a game where the players are 
actively seeking advantage (without rancor).

Jon.