Originally Posted by Lope31

Do you think Frank, the 54 year old carpenter in Winnipeg, Manitoba really wants to see players refuting every call? What about Sally, the 26 year old nurse in Atlanta? Ivan, the 34 year old tax broker in Slovenia?

The NBA hits a huge variety of fans around the world, young people who love to see flair and controvery only make up a sliver of the actual fanbase. Gauging fan reaction to the rule change solely on the posts on basketballboards.net is biased and inaccurate.

I used to complain when I got called for fouls in high school, but then I got older and realized there's no point. In most countries an athlete losing their temper to the extent that NBA players used to every game is seen as an embarassment, and is rarely, if ever, celebrated.