Posted by Michael Bell on Mar 16, 2017; 12:32am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Proposed-rule-change-for-discussion-tp5709168p5709177.html

Well…It's a curly one for sure.
 My instincts direct me towards firm & concise rules for every conceivable possibility, but I also realise the nature of humanity prohibits this as we are simply not able to clearly see into the future sufficiently to understand all these possibilities….I think, though, that eventually someone will try one on & attempt to gain an advantage for themselves in a way that isn't covered, specifically, in the rules.
 If people understand there is no rule to prevent them from taking a certain course of action then it will only be a matter of time before something is attempted.
With this in mind I believe a covering ( albeit vague ) "spirit of competition" clause could certainly be a positive, if only to give power to the match committee in circumstances that cannot be yet foreseen!

Regards,
Belly