Why are basketball refs so inconsistent with calling fouls in the inside game?

i just think the job of basketball refereeing is borderline impossible. it is certainly frustrating as a fan to watch a game and see certain things get called and then later in the game, the same thing happens and is not called. i cannot stand when possessions late in the game are given 1000x more freedom than earlier in the game. you HAVE to call a consistent game.

it has gotten to the point where i have no clue about a charge vs. block. i know they kinda took away the "start of the upward motion" rule this year in regards to that, but it's still impossible to call.

i find myself wondering what constitutes a foul and what doesnt in every single game i watch. i often have no clue how to discern between a foul and good defense. offensive players are consistently rewarded for initiating contact all over the court, not just in the post.

again, the job is impossible and i have no actual, realistic suggestions for improvement, which is frustrating.

Which most people understand I think.

The real issue, at least in basketball, is when the ref tries to reestablish control of the game down low and starts calling ticky tack fouls after letting the big men play all game.

Its just about consistency.