Re: 192:5

From: Joshua (j3b4_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Aug 22 2002 - 06:56:46 PDT


--- Gallivanting Tripper <tripper_at_zad.att.ne.jp> wrote:
> From: G. Tripper, RO H&S Advocate
> To:  All FRC Legal Counsel
> Re: Substance Abuse
>
> Gentlement, I am referring here specifically to RO abuse.
>
> Previous memos (explicitly 192:3 and 192:4) have bandied various
> clauses and
> implications of the ROs, preposessing to posess some kind of
> authority as to
> said interpretations.
>
> This, unfortunately, could be nonsense.  How do we even know which
> ROs are
> the ROs on this ephemeral internet? (Or even to talk about them see
> RO 7)
>
> This begs the question of "Who is the judge of the ROs?"  Surely only
> the
> Judge can ultimately be the judge (see RO 6)  (RO 6 "There is no ...
> RO
> 6!"). So given that this particular Judge has absolute power on the
> interpretation of the ROs, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,
> the Judge
> could simply (unreasonably) abuse (er, I meant "interpret") the ROs
> to
> unilaterally end the round, reinstate himself and set up Imperial FRC
> as it
> were.
>
> The main problem with this interpretation is that it would mean the
> end of
> FRC as we know it.  Small price to pay for taking over really.  Maybe
> a
> flame war would ensue as a Rebel Alliance of players tries to free
> the FRC
> from the tyranny of the Emperor Judge.
>
> Finally, for those who came in late, and to stave off any chance of
> such
> behaviour, here are the current ROs (to my imperfect knowledge) for
> all to
> see.
>
> Regular Ordinances of the Fantasy Rules Committee (FRC)
>
> 1. Ordinances.  There shall be two types of ordinances: regular
> ordinances
>    and fantasy rules.  Fantasy rules shall have no effect on play
> except
>    as provided for in the regular ordinances.
>
> 2. Membership.  Any person may become a member of this committee by
>    posting in the committee forum a statement of intent to join.
>    A member may resign from the committee at any time.
>
> 3. Starting a Round and posting Rules.
>    Whenever a round of play ends, a new round should begin as soon as
>    possible thereafter. The (new) Judge shall determine the exact
> time
>    of the start of the round, and e may also suggest a theme for the
>    round and nominate a member to post the first fantasy rule.
>    All members are eligible as if they had posted a valid fantasy
>    rule at the start of the round.
>    Only those persons eligible to play may post fantasy rules.
>    The Judge is not eligible.
>
> 4. Eligibility to play. Each valid fantasy rule makes its author
> eligible
>    to play. This eligibility period lasts for seven (7) days from the
>    time of the rule's posting minus one (1) day for each invalid
> fantasy
>    rule posted by the same person after the valid fantasy rule.
>
> 5. End of Game.  If at any time after the seventh day of a round,
> there is
>    only one person eligible to play, then
>    (a) all current fantasy rules are repealed
>    (b) the round ends
>    (c) the sole remaining player is declared winner of the just ended
>        round and becomes Judge.
>
> 6.  Judge.  The Judge is responsible for interpreting the ordinances
> and
>     determining the validity of fantasy rules. If a fantasy rule is
>     inconsistent with itself, previously posted valid fantasy rules,
> or
>     the regular ordinances, then the Judge shall declare that rule
> invalid
>     or unsuccesful, otherwise e shall declare it valid.
>
> 6a. A fantasy rule can only be declared unsuccesful if the only rule
> or
>     rules it is inconsistent with are other fantasy rules for which
> it
>     is reasonable to assume that the poster of the rule had not seen
> them
>     before e posted the rule.
>
> 6b. Resignation.  The Judge may resign if e appoints a successor who
> agrees
>     to serve as Judge until the end of the round.
> [The new Judge becomes ineligible to play upon the old Judge's
> resignation.]
>
> 7.  Style Points.  For each fantasy rule posted, the Judge shall
> award X
>     points, where -3<=X<=3.  The Judge may use any criteria e sees
> fit for
>     such awards.  At the end of a Round the Player who has collected
> the
>     most Style Points will be the Wizard in the next Round.
>
> 8.  Restrictions on Judge's Power. The decision of the Judge may be
>     changed if a proposal is made to do so and that proposal
>     receives a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members voting on
>     that proposal within three (3) days after the posting of that
>     proposal.
>
>     Default. If the Judge does not declare judgment of a fantasy
>     rule within three (3) days after its posting, e shall be
>     considered then to have decided and declared that rule valid.
>
> 9.  Amendment.  The regular ordinances may be amended if a proposal
> is
>     posted to do so and said proposal receives a two-thirds (2/3)
>     affirmative vote of the members voting on that proposal within
> seven
>     (7) days after the posting of that proposal.
>     Overrule. The regular ordinances may be overruled for a single
>     round if a proposal is posted to do so and said proposal receives
>     a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the members voting on that
>     proposal within three (3) days after the posting of that
> proposal.
>
> 10.  Where to Do Things.  All actions under these rules must be
> accomplished
>      by a public posting in the official committee forum.
>      The Judge may determine the location and nature of the official
>      committee forum.
>
> PS - in honor of the Judge's Imperial ambitions, each future rule
> shall
> include a gratuitous epic movie reference.  And will hiding this
> bizarre
> restriction at the end of such a long rule gain or lose style points
> for
> sneakiness?
>
> --
> Rule Date: 2002-08-22 11:34:05 GMT


VALID +2.5
Yes.  Yes.   Hmmm,  yes.  Yes!  Ahhhh  yes indeed!  In order for me to
be a winner everyone else will have to be a loser.  Therefore anyone
who sets out writing rules that encourage others to lose (by including
unbearable restrictions, and distracting future posters from previous
ones) is clearly on my side.  Points for aggressive play and for
reminding us all of the awesome power that is indeed mine, should I
choose to wield it.
Minus 0.5 style points for daring to question how I might appoint style points.

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Rule Date: 2002-08-22 13:56:55 GMT


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