From: Tieka (cmhuston_at_mts.net)
Date: Tue Nov 12 2002 - 15:56:21 PST
Wow, this is more activity than the FRC has seen in quite some time. It's really nice to see fresh blood and see people getting involved. I realize that there may be some questions regarding my judgements. So I have decided to explain myself. Note that this is not a normal action for a Judge, but for the benefit of Sir Toby, it may help explain things a bit. FRC ordinances specify the actions of the judge in section 6. Basically, the Judge is responsible for interpreting the rules. From Meriam-Webster a rule is a regulation governing conduct. Based on this, it is my interpetation that 196:1-3 do not specify conduct. They contain suggestions, not requirenments. From my readings of the FRC rules, I can allow future rules to disobey or ignore a suggestion. With regards to my ruling on 196:5 and 196:6, I realize that it may be confusing to people. It is my interpetation that a theme _can_ be enforced, but does not have to be. In fact, I don't think it has ever been done before. I belief that by specifying a theme, it becomes part of the ordinaces, and that since 196:5 & 6 fail to follow the theme, they are in violation of the ordiances. I look forward to many more rules/suggestions and the discussion that I'm sure will follow my commentary. Tieka, Judge, Wizard, Stone Mason, Consultant, and a lot more stuff -- Rule Date: 2002-11-13 00:57:45 GMT
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