I see I was right...he didn't get my point.

I don't suppose a long post explaining to Shambles where his 'sports' metaphors break down would help much..........

but, just to show that *I* know, here's a brief synopsis.

"ahem": In the Mudcat, the 'referees' are by definition, part of the game. We are not on a field playing a game...we are not trying to win any prizes...'fair & equal' means something different when prizes are involved.

that's enough.