From: Leonhard, Christian (Christian_Leonhard_at_ADP.com)
Date: Tue Nov 26 2002 - 12:12:25 PST
Where I see 197:7 as tripping up is in not satisfying 196:1's requirement that "each Rule in this round describe a gift or gifts that its author gives to FRC." 197:7 gives us a 'costly Fiat measurement' and a puzzle box, but explicitly informs us that these were purchased with a voucher "given us by one of our many benefactors" (i.e., not by the author). Intent is also expressed to acquire for us a car, but the rule specifies that this plan is merely "a step closer to reality," not actually taking place now. Of course, the judge is within his rights to decide that going out and purchasing gifts with money which was itself a gift from someone else is sufficient to qualify as giving a gift in its own right. I'm not convinced, but I suppose the argument could be made. At any rate, if nothing else, 197:7 deserves commendation for the plethora of hidden gems. McEue would have been proud! -Christian -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Weston (Sir Toby) [mailto:jjweston_at_kenny.sir-toby.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 12:21 PM To: The Fantasy Rules Committe Subject: Re: 197:6 On 26 Nov 2002, Richard S. Holmes wrote: > "Jeff Weston (Sir Toby)" <jjweston_at_kenny.sir-toby.com> writes: > > > Hmm... Well, we could probably spend the remainder of this round > > discussing the intricacies of this rule. Is there a restriction in it that > > I'm not seeing? I haven't decided yet... And how about that Chinese puzzle > > box? Is it an unopened box that needs opening (197:03)? If it is, that's > > quite a lengthy description to surpass (196:04). > > Or is it merely Unsuccessful? I don't believe 197:7 would be Unsuccessful, as I think it does meet the requirements of 197:6 by exchanging the gift certificate from 197:5 for some tangible goods. -- Jeff Weston (Sir Toby) -- Rule Date: 2002-11-26 17:31:23 GMT _______________________________ This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. -- Rule Date: 2002-11-26 20:12:58 GMT
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