# Generally one changes a rule THEN enforces it.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-one-changes-a-rule-then-enforces-it/486108>\
**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [February 16, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-one-changes-a-rule-then-enforces-it/486108 "2009-02-16T16:25:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-one-changes-a-rule-then-enforces-it/486108/53 "2009-02-16T22:12:40Z")

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Thanks for the clarification, Lynn.

Needless to say, I am concerned that rudeness will be sanctioned in the pit, and that there are two standards based on whether the recipient of the little balls of deficate derision is a common poster or a mod. I think that the value of the pit is that it is a place where one can let loose, including being rude to each other.

That being said, I do appreciate your having clarified the matter. Thanks, and best wishes.

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