On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:59:23 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 12/01/2014 6:15 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:19:16 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I am afraid that you will find it is, under the Snodgrass ruling.
>>> And do tell dear Sam, not to speak with her mouth full, as well.
>>
>> The Snodgrass ruling is a very narrow ruling, and doesn't apply when
>> either Vroomfondel's or Majikthize's rules are in effect.  I'm
>> surprised you didn't know that.
>>
>>
> The Snodgrass ruling *is* a very narrow ruling and is to all intents and
> purposes an /absolute/.
> As much as participants, in this great game, which is played not only
> here but in many countries overseas and around the world, would prefer
> it not to be be so. It is.

Well, yes, it is, except when the above two rules are in effect.  Cite: 
"NF Stovold’s Mornington Crescent: Rules and Origins," page 3,642, 
paragraph 3, clause 4.

> The only advisory clause is the third party interjection, one. Which
> should be obvious but it is needed to confirm the penalties heaped upon
>   the said third party.

Except when the third party is correct in his challenge. :P

Jim



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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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