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Message: [QUOTE="Cowtown, post: 1337514, member: 2350"] Understood. American sports fan culture needs to evolve. Just because you bought a ticket does not mean you have permission to act like an a$$hole. The HS gyms where i live have signs up advising all (who can read) that unacceptable behavior is grounds for removal. As a ref I've never played that card, but I've approached a few idiotic fans and said something like, "Hey buddy, how about you just lighten up and let the kids play basketball? That's why we're all here, isn't it?" Never had a problem after doing that (fortunately!). Fan assholism, especially at the amateur level, has got to stop. It's an embarrassment to us all. Let the kids play! [/QUOTE]