worthy of a red?

[deusex]

Thresholds isn't it?

I've been reading some OFFINABUS dismissals recently and have seen some referees dismiss for 'you're w--k ref' or 'you're a pr--k' etc.

I may not dismiss for that, depending on circumstances, but I don't object to a referee dismissing for it. It fits the criteria, it's offensive/insulting/abusive, so knock it on the head.

Am I misreading this?
If you don't dismiss a player a player for "You're a *****" (said to the ref) then you're making every referees job in the country harder.
What possible reason would you NOT be reaching for a red?

 

[Kref]

Am I misreading this?
If you don't dismiss a player a player for "You're a *****" (said to the ref) then you're making every referees job in the country harder.
What possible reason would you NOT be reaching for a red?

Only think I could think of if the player says its a tick (for tourettes), but you might have to call bullsh*t on that.

 

[RefIADad]

The key word here is actually “you’re”.

Once that word (really, you is the key word here) is associated with language or insults, it’s a red. It’s then personal.