VA Chris
Actually Read the Rules
IMHO your response to my post was arrogant demeaning and rude. I did not insult or degrade you in any way.
And there was no back handed insulting in this message:
"Why do you care which side? I actually prefer to have them to the back of the batter. If that was your only beef with that umpire I would have him ump our games any time."
Where did you get beef from "discreet", "quiet", and "smiling". Your statement that you would have him ump your games any time leads me to believe you were purposely being contrary. You also stated that you prefer to have your on deck placed with the back to the batter. 3 sanctioning bodies now support that this is in violation of stated rules. Which led me to believe you are not experienced with the rules of the game. You state that you know the rules, and I'll accept that.
Just seems odd that you know the rules, but choose to ignore the ones you don't like. Don't know that as a fact, merely attempting to understand your sentiment from your initial reply.