[ASLML] "Mac Sez" and "Perry Sez"

[Bruce Bakken]

Hi, Bruce.

I knew you had compiled/written that ASL FAQ, I remembered hearing about 
that at some point.

>
>That being said, it seems however that you have fastened on to the 
>following
>sentence:
>
> >Hence, all "unofficial" Q&A (even a "MacSez") must be treated with
> >caution.
>
>and ignored this one:
>
> >Nevertheless, many of the
> >"unofficial" Q&A are quite important and make a lot of sense (and end up
> >becoming "official" eventually anyway).
>
>If you don't mind me saying so, ignoring all unofficial Q&A because of a
>bee-in-your-bonnet is as foolish a position as
>accepting-all-without-question.
>

I agree with that.  It is very practical to apply the Perry Sez in many 
circumstances.

>
>If a tournament director is looking for assistance in making a decision, I
>will point out to him all Q&A (official or otherwise) that I have 
>available.
>If the director decides to ignore the unofficial Q&A, that's his right and 
>I
>would certainly abide by it.  On the other hand, if the director thinks the
>unofficial Q&A is useful and abides by it, that's also his right and I'm
>happy to abide with that, too.
>

I totally agree that the TD has the right to make a ruling, using any method 
he chooses, if the players can't agree between themselves.

>
>(And in case you're wondering: yes, occasionally I encounter some 
>unofficial
>Q&A that I personally strenuously disagree with, usually because of a
>flat-out contradiction to what the printed rules say.  I ignore those
>unofficial Q&A and pray that they never become official.  But I don't trash
>*all* unofficial Q&A just because of those very few unusual examples.)
>

:-)

There have been a couple Perry Sez in the last year or so that I do not 
agree with, but most likely would play them as answered if the situation 
came up.  The latest (FG DRM business) is the only one that has caused me 
serious hesitation.

I know that many do not agree with me, but I find the question too 
fundamental to be considered laid to rest yet.  When (if) the situation 
arises during play, I'll resolve it amicably with my opponent and move on, 
just like I (and the entire ASL universe) does.  Then, I'll hit the ASLML 
and moan some more!

Regards,
Bruce Bakken

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