As of yesterday, there were no rules where motions must be submitted.

So I passed one of my own with some help from friends.

Votes visible here.

TricksterDraconequus, being a moderator, has double vote weight. Three unanimous, uncontested votes in favor, therefor I declared the motion passed.

So now, my little ponies, what do you do?

Do you argue that, according to "Motion to Save Everyone" that the vote is null due to being out of the subreddit?

Well then, the motion was proposed, voted on, and passed, all according to your rules, well before the "Motion to Save Everyone" was submitted. If that's the case, then you are saying that rules retroactively effect events from the past. How many rules do you think that invalidates?

Do you argue that those players are not technically moderators?

Well then, its really quite a shame that nowhere anywhere in the rules is "moderator" defined, so I suppose exactly what constitutes a "moderator" it is up for interpretation. Given the green text boxes, it clearly seems to me that the players in question are moderators. And if you choose to simply ignore that a moderator is a moderator given clear evidence to the fact in the absence of an explicit definition... well, that sets a rather dangerous precedent, don't you think?

Or perhaps you admit that, as of yesterday, it had passed? Well, what happens then?

Well, right off the bat, several points are invalidated by the "Motion to Save Everyone." Since I actually follow chronology correctly, I realize that, passing after mine, the "Motion to Save Everyone" trumps points made in mine.

Edits are disallowed.

I close a loophole that could potentially allow players to toy with syntax to vote infinitely.

Underhanded and sneaky additions of motions are added, as well as clarifications to describe exactly what is allowed and what is not. No loopholes for you!

Consequences for rule breaking is added, both for players and moderators.

And silly cosmetic things.

And a fun thing.

Is that really so bad?

Now, perhaps you'll bow to my underhandedness and allow this silly thing to pass.

Or perhaps you'll argue its authenticity, and bring up points attempting to trump mine. In which case, trust me, I am well equipped to defend the legitimacy of my post.

Or more likely you'll disregard my arguments and the legitimacy of my submission and simply choose to bury it. And know what? That's fine. I like that. You only undermine the integrity of your own system when you make exceptions like this. And really, that's all I wanted in the first place. A benign little motion to stir up CHAOS not by its contents, but its methods. Do me proud.

Oh, one FINAL thing. THIS Strongarm, cast before the "Motion to Save Everyone" and therefore valid in an external sub [but after it passed, by my logic, and therefore futile]... while your identity may be obvious, since it's not explicit, nor is your Strongarm visible to anyone else, it is impossible to prove who posted it. Therefore, I will keep your identity (and therefore, your free Strongarm) a secret, in return for one favor later. Or now, if that's what it takes... Otherwise, I'll reveal it, and waste your free Strongarm on a motion that probably isn't going to pass anyway. Oopsie!

My next loophole exploit will be in a few days. Watch closely, or you might miss it.... hehe.