quote:Originally posted by scocar:
Am I in the twilight zone here? Why would someone read this thread that asks a question about a rule on a play, and respond with "it's impossible for a force out to occur at first base". This in no way answers the OP's original question. And with no explanation it offers zero benefit to those that don't know that the out at first is not referred to as a force out. So the post by itself offer absolutely no value. If it weren't for others commenting on it, it would be a complete waste of cyberspace.
You obviously haven't read the thread. Someone made an incorrect reference to a force out. Hence the need to clarify what is and isn't one.
quote:Originally posted by scocar:
Why do so many of you choose to respond this way? It really makes you come off as arrogant and mean-spirited. And those that are not mean-spirited don't call you out for it they seem instead to worship you like all knowing baseball Gods.
We take this seriously. Words mean things. There are proper and improper ways to umpire.
The only mean-spirited one here is you. You came looking for salvation on something, didn't like the answer, and now have the audacity to tell us how to act. I suggest that you take a hard look at yourself and realize that you do not get to pick and choose what you want. You do not get to go into someone's house and make your rules theirs.