William Bennett53 said:That is certainly a valid point; having a steady, reliable host would be a significant asset to us. However, establishing a solid set of rules before the season kicks off is absolutely imperative. Without that foundation, endless arguments are virtually guaranteed. In my view, we need a clear, straightforward rulebook, along with a strict prohibition on debating those rules or their enforcement within the main threads. If necessary, we could always open a dedicated thread specifically for grievances regarding the rules and their application—much like how we currently have this specific thread for selecting a host, which avoids cluttering the active competition. This way, such debates don't devolve into endless trolling cycles that only serve to exhaust those who aren't interested in the drama or aren't even participating in the game.
Here’s the smartest way to handle this:
Check out the predictor over at Autosport: http://predictor.autosport.comJust start a league and call it a day. No rule interpreters, no endless whining about the rulebook, and no more exhausting debates over the fine print. Simple as that.
I don't need to listen to all the whining over at kzb. Everything's fine as far as I'm concerned.😁
Everything else is just going to be a total mess in the end.
Unless we implement a rule where this championship thread stays strictly limited to predictions and results—and anything else gets slapped with a penalty for spamming or trolling...
Let’s open up a new thread for all the racing series so those who actually feel like arguing have a place to go.🤷 Look, the Host shouldn't be obligated to answer for anything, period. And obviously, we need to start nuking the trolls and the insults.
Opening this first thread for all formal complaints. Just one rule: keep them constructive. I don't want to see any petty insults or trolling directed at other players or fellow members. Every player gets a set number of appeals per season, and once they're gone, they're gone. Management's word is final—period. Whoever you elect will enforce the rulebook, so don't come crying to me with "well, actually" arguments after the fact.
I’ve gotta say, I am absolutely loving this:
Matthew Young35 said:Here are the most critical points from my proposal that I would like others to incorporate into their own rules.
4. The final standings shall be announced by the championship host or someone specifically authorized by them.
6. Transcribing results is permitted.
7. If a player is dissatisfied, they may lodge a complaint with the host. If the host stands by their decision, the player must either accept the ruling or withdraw from the competition. However, if they can gather more than half of the competitors to support their grievance, the host shall be removed from their position.
9. The HOST and the MODERATORS are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the competition.
10. Rules are to be interpreted in good faith. Therefore, if anyone exploits a loophole to gain a scoring advantage or simply to troll for the sake of it, they will be ignored. Furthermore, moderators are encouraged to issue appropriate penalties in accordance with the site's anti-trolling policies.
Everything else is secondary.
And here are some extra rules for the subforum:
Any posts along the lines of "while I was writing the rules, I was thinking," "back when I was running things...", "to me, it makes sense regardless of what the rulebook says..." or "I didn't really read the rules, but..." will get hit with a 100-point penalty and a three-day ban.
If you try to push back against the director's decision or drag things out indefinitely, you're looking at a 100-point penalty and a three-day ban. Simple as that.
- Using clones in competition threads (like playing against yourself, acting as both host and player, or having two candidates for host roles) results in a permanent ban for the clone, a 7-day suspension for the original account, and a partial ban from the Formula 1 PDF section for that user.
- Constantly breaking the same rules during competitions will lead to a partial ban from the Formula 1 PDF.
I'm seriously considering implementing these rules:cerek
