| This preface is meant to explain the Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Standing Orders (SOs) so that no confusion will occur when |
| using or referencing these documents. The listed documents are set forth as a frame work to ensure courtesy, fairness and justice |
| for all members of the GNSF. Being such, these documents are NOT to be looked at in the same light as a “legal” document taken |
| verbatim, as it is intended to be used for its “intent”. That being said, grammar and spelling errors shall not be used as grounds |
| to disregard the intent, nor shall any area where a specific item is not detailed exactly pertaining to the issue in question. In plain |
| English this means that while some areas are open for interpretation (as they always would be even if it was 1200 pages long), this |
| interpretation shall ALWAYS be to fit the “intent” of the rule (for example, it does not specifically say you cannot blar music while |
| in voice comms, but this is nonetheless unacceptable behavior and a show of disregard and disrespect for the other members). |
| Please make sure that while reading and interpreting these rules and procedures you do not lose sight of the intent. At GNSF we |
| want a set of rules and procedures that can be used to uphold justice and common courtesies without turning into a “it doesn’t |
| say that in the ROE specifically” fest. We are not here to practice law or dig for loop holes, we are here to keep things fair and fun |
| for every single member. |
