On Mon, 31 Jan 2011, John Smith wrote:
> Arguments: A conditional intent to register should still pass the test if the
> condition itself is clearly and unambiguously true. For example:
>
> "I register if I can legally do so" should work as stated, period. The
> person posting it obviously intends to register.
> "I register if some player is currently Grand Vizier" should work right now;
> given the definition of Grand Vizier, the condition is clearly true.
> "I register if some player is currently Rulekeepor", where the occupancy of
> the office in question is under CfJ, should not work since it is not clear.
> "I register if doing so would let me make arbitrary gamestate changes by
> announcement" should not cause a registration right now, since the condition
> is clearly false.
*sigh* you're right of course, especially about the first one, which means that
all conditionals of this kind would be judgement calls (more CFJs) on how clear
the conditional was, defeating the purpose of establishing the precendent. oh
well!
I think one way is to say that the first one isn't really a conditional at all,
but a truism: "look I'm doing this if I can!" where the others are on things
that can change and thus don't represent unfettered intent to join.
I mean, if you want to join us, and intend to, it shouldn't be conditional! :)
-G.
