Hey guys, as a frequent judge for my local area I just wanted to put this out there.
I'm always reading when a judge makes a bad call or when things don't go as you expect them to. Just remember, a judge is a human too. Hopefully the judge has a printed copy of the current rules/FAQ/tournament guide handy and the follow the rules logically. There are some grey rulings out there. If there is a dispute just make sure you give a good, logical reason behind your thinking. Don't get overworked and if the judge makes the call just play on. Arguing just makes the situation worse.
If you play in a smaller market or frequent at the same store get to know the judge and understand the calls them make. Don't think that the judge is the best person for the job? Get out there and volunteer yourself. Until you hit the regional track, the judge is allowed to play as long as there is an alternate judge present for your games. Instead of harping on bad calls and such lets try and made everyone's experience better by getting the right person to do the job.
In my region the TO and the Judge are almost never the same person. Why is that? The TO is usually an involved store owner or employee where as the judge is the best person in the community who knows the ins and outs of the game and is willing to do the job. It does suck during regional season when the judge has to bite the bullet and not play but it only improves everyone else's game experience and that is why (hopefully) we are here playing x-wing.