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So if he slid in with his cleats high, then absolutely. The same rules apply to everyone.
Looking at it here Sandy, I agree with Matt. NL-AL delta is justifiably a sore point with you, but you're aware too that when you use sarcasm, it's an invitation for the next poster in to be 20% more acerbic, and then then next guy 20% more acerbic, and so on...
Politeness makes for a more enjoyable enviroment, more frictionless idea exchange, and it's everybody's responsibility.