Recent questions tagged rules

Description : What exactly are the rules of the game show "Numberwang"?

Last Answer : 7 Oops, I meant 704

Description : What were sports games like before they put in the off-side rule?

Last Answer : The NHL offside rule came into being in 1929, long before video was invented. Prior to that, general rules were that an offensive player could not be ahead of the puck, similar to rugby players having to be behind the ball.

Description : What rules do you knowingly break?

Last Answer : When I was a teenager I stayed out til 3am and watched the aurora borealis because I was responsible and had a telescope. I have never been grounded. I took mental health days in grade school. I use ... J-walking. I've finally stopped using Q-tips in my ear. I used ear drops and they worked.

Description : Are you a strict black and white type person?

Last Answer : I am not so Manichaean as to condemn black and white thinkers. Nope, one thing age has taught me is that just about everything is a shade of grey, life is nuanced and understanding nuance keeps us from condemning everything.

Description : What are the guidelines for socialising with your subordinates in your company?

Last Answer : I have my own company. I am literally the captain. The guidelines are very loose. Don't get so shitfaced or stoned that you become a danger to yourself, others, or the vessel. Often, once we ... , radio ahead, and have the cops waiting for them at the dock. Basically, those are the guidelines.

Description : Are you allowed to bluff In Scrabble?

Last Answer : Bluff how?

Description : If no one follows any rules and morals, why should I? (see the details)

Last Answer : Because with teamwork you can fight and survive better than going alone.

Description : Have you ever played "my house my rules" on your parents and family?

Last Answer : answer:I didn't, but the opportunities that they had to stay with me were very limited due to distance. When a niece married, she told us that we were not allowed in their house with shoes on. We ... because neither are dominating, but was a nice gesture. It's not about revenge; it's about respect.

Description : When you had babies and toddlers, what rules did you have regarding the household?

Last Answer : Yes, I did completely.

Description : Do you think biting an opponent in the middle of a World Cup Soccer Match should be allowed?

Last Answer : Don’t play professional sports unless you are willing to sacrifice or harvest a body part or two.

Description : Is there a flaw in the golden rule?

Last Answer : answer:There may come a time, even for you, when you need some assistance. Illness, accident, natural catastrophe. No one gets away scott free. What harm would it do to help someone who needs or wants your help without expecting any reciprocity?

Description : Wouldn't life be a little easier for the mods if they didn't have to remove personal attacks?

Last Answer : It would be easier for the mods, it would hurt the site. I’ve had members admit the personal vicious attacks upset them. They couldn’t understand why an ass would come at them so hard.

Description : Does this AAA (Automobile Association of America) policy make sense to you?

Last Answer : Are they going to retroactively charge fees for that period? oh they will. There is your answer.

Description : Is rebeling against parental rules a sign of maturity?

Last Answer : answer:I am not sure that it is always that simple. I didn't rebel per se so as others might notice, but I did rebel in my own little ways. The difference is that my goals and my parent's goals for ... me to do what I wanted without the drama of giving my mom a chance to say no and start a fight.

Description : Is it possible for jellies to create a list of how to behave rules and what would you add to that list if ever?

Last Answer : answer:Don’t disagree with anyone, ever! Have perfect grammar and spelling. No trolling!

Description : What are the unwritten rules of Facebook?

Last Answer : I don’t argue with close friends on FB, only in PMs.

Description : Why is Internet capitalized?

Last Answer : This is a very dry explanation.

Description : Should I set guidelines for my 42 year old daughter?

Last Answer : No, you don’t have to set guidelines for her. She’ll be fine. After all, she is an adult.

Description : Would you dance along or cry foul?

Last Answer : Slam Dance. Create a big assed Mosh pit and Pogo around. ;)

Description : Can you add to these 12 rules for raising delinquent children?

Last Answer : When your child first start to show signs of aggressive behavior (such as punching others and you), wait until they are teenagers before addressing the issue.

Description : When is a family visit more than a visit?

Last Answer : answer:My family whom I almost never get to see because for extreme distances are more than welcome to stay a week or two borrow my car and not pay a dime for anything even though they would insist on ... a few hours and I would go on a solo fishing trip if any ever threatened to spend the night.

Description : How do baking/cooking contests work ?

Last Answer : It depends on the contest, I'm sure, and you can generally find the rules for the contests posted somewhere. From what I know of baking contests, you go and bake your dish. Then it is taste tested by a ... you may be able to make your dish at home or you may be required to make it at the contest.

Description : Why do I keep seeing "Removed by Fluther moderators" as a reply to my questions?

Last Answer : The most often reason is if someone posts a joke before a real response. Other reasons are personal attacks or racists remarks.

Description : I'm curious why... (is that ok? mods) there is no award for having your first question moderated?

Last Answer : Gee- that means everyone would try to write unsuitable questions. Fluther would devolve into garbage. Nope- no award for it and I hope there never is! ~Our attention is reward enough! :)

Description : What toys were you not allowed to play with as a kid?

Last Answer : How can you not be allowed to play with toy? A toy is for playing with. No, my parents never bought me something I could not touch or play with.

Description : "Radical Honesty": What do you think?

Last Answer : Did you just watch The Colbert Report?

Description : Why are audience members so oblivious?

Last Answer : Many people think they are special and rules don’t apply to them. Or they have a complex against authority.

Description : Which side of the sidewalk to you walk on?

Last Answer : I’m with you on the walking lanes. Same as road rules, non-verbally signal direction and lane changes—my wife has no concept of these things. When we go to the mall, I feel like a salmon on a spawn mission weaving between on coming pedestrians and randomly looking to make way between obstacles.

Description : State any Four lE Rules regarding electric safety. 

Last Answer :  lE Rules regarding electric safety: 1. IE Rule 3 : Authorization 2. IE Rule 29 : Construction and maintenance of electrical supply line and apparatus 3. IE Rule 30: Service line and apparatus on ... 26. IE Rule 60: Test for resistance of insulation 27. IE Rule 61: Connection with earth 

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Description : State any four general rules for Electrical Installation.

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Description : All the rules and laws of D.C. circuit also apply to A.C. circuit containing?

Last Answer : All the rules and laws of D.C. circuit also apply to A.C. circuit containing resistance only.