One of, if not THE most egregious mistake officials can EVER make, is to allow the focus to shift from that of a healthy contest between opposing teams to one of determining which official has the biggest.....ego.
ANYTIME there is ANY conflict between officials the matter should be addresses quickly, privately, inconspicuously, and if at all possible during a regular break in the proceedings. If it requires an immediate determination requiring stopping play, the discussion MUST be private, apart from all players, without demonstrable emotion or ANY supporting gestures. Other than the direct participants, (which may include other crew members) NOBODY should have any idea what is being discussed.
If someone (anyone) is foolish enough to persist in continuing the problem, that is a matter to be concluded AFTER the contest is over through appropriate channels, which may also be the appropriate venue for addressing philosophical differences.
Often, remembering to be the serious adult requires biting one's lip.