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The Klowner: by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

When someone gets convicted for repeated offenses itt they get sent to the torture chambers, which feature such horrific abuses as:

-showing them pictures of sad puppies
-offering them chips and guac but the chips are kind of stale and the guac is actually wasabi
-reading aloud American legislation that criminalizes marijuana consumption

# ? Jul 5, 2019 17:28

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# ? Apr 24, 2024 16:07

Goons Are Gifts

drat you really are the Clowner, you monster!!

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

# ? Jul 5, 2019 18:17

roomforthetuna: I don't need to know anything about virii! My CUSTOM PROGRAM keeps me protected! It's not like they'll try to come in through the Internet or something!

I think someone in this thread might be interested in the lex luthor figurine. :colbert:

# ? Jul 5, 2019 18:54

Android Blues

Goons Are Great posted:

My sincerest apologies, I demand a certain bureaucratic structure behind new proposals, including a convincing speech, following this setup:

Apology
Short description of the law
Smiley (subject of other laws)
Convincing speech starting with a reference to another known byob thread (eg "My ghost is a soup") and ending with "If you don't vote for my law, I will end you" to peacefully convince people.
Another different smiley
FiN

While I appreciate the spirit of this proposal, I'm concerned it may be unconstitutional. The mandatory sign-off it requires would force legislators into the vile, seductive arms of second person pronoun use. Perhaps we might change the mandatory sign-off to the clearer, more natural "If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution"?

# ? Jul 5, 2019 20:25

Goons Are Gifts

Android Blues posted:

While I appreciate the spirit of this proposal, I'm concerned it may be unconstitutional. The mandatory sign-off it requires would force legislators into the vile, seductive arms of second person pronoun use. Perhaps we might change the mandatory sign-off to the clearer, more natural "If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution"?

That is an acceptable alternative, given that the team that worked out the original proposal did not think of already in-place laws affecting it. An appropriate edit will be conducted.

# ? Jul 5, 2019 21:35

Barking Gecko: Mahoro says, "Naughty things are bad."

Goons Are Great posted:

My sincerest apologies, I demand a certain bureaucratic structure behind new proposals, including a convincing speech, following this setup:

Apology
Short description of the law
Smiley (subject of other laws)
Convincing speech starting with a reference to another known byob thread (eg "My ghost is a soup") and ending with "If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution" to peacefully convince people.
Another different smiley
FIN

Legislative change: Law breaking last sentence removed.

epic

, as amended

# ? Jul 6, 2019 00:20

alnilam

Android Blues posted:

Recognising my civic duty, I have constructed the Aye Chamber for all to marvel at the contributions of our antecedents. See how closely their political zeal mirrors the hot fervor of these modern times!

Each poster interred herein is a hero of posting. May their contribution be remembered by all legislators, who legislate today on the shoulders of these gone-by titans.

*wipes tear from eye*

# ? Jul 6, 2019 00:40

Manifisto

terribly sorry about this, but I propose that every post itt subsequent to this law's enactulation must coin an original word or phrase

ty nesamdoom!

# ? Jul 6, 2019 02:43

roomforthetuna: I don't need to know anything about virii! My CUSTOM PROGRAM keeps me protected! It's not like they'll try to come in through the Internet or something!

Manifisto posted:

terribly sorry about this, but I propose that every post itt subsequent to this law's enactulation must coin an original word or phrase

Epic same.

# ? Jul 6, 2019 02:53

bird.

sec

bird. fucked around with this message at 04:56 on Jul 6, 2019

# ? Jul 6, 2019 04:52

bird.

Goons Are Great posted:

drat you really are the Clowner, you monster!!

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

As judge, jury, and executioner of Tiny Laws, I have deemed this poster to be on a 6-hour probation period.

# ? Jul 6, 2019 04:55

Goons Are Gifts

Not even a cool picture included as reason??

Legislative procedures regarding the ability to question our leader's capabilities will be put in motion.

# ? Jul 6, 2019 11:23

sb hermit

Barking Gecko posted:

epic , as amended

so much this

# ? Jul 7, 2019 19:52

sb hermit

excuse me, but in order to ensure that legislators are paying attention and not simply rubber stamping any bills that cross their desk, I propose that no laws are approved unless *also* they fill two of the following conditions:

one or more posts, intended to signal approval, containing "epic same" or verbiage or smilies intended to indicate same
one or more posts, intended to signal approval, containing "so much this" or verbiage or smilies intended to indicate same
one or more posts, intended to signal approval, containing phrases to indicate approval, as long as those phrases themselves are approved by this esteemed legislative body

EDIT: This proposal was edited before any approvals were made, in order to make requirements less onerous

sb hermit fucked around with this message at 20:28 on Jul 7, 2019

# ? Jul 7, 2019 20:02

sb hermit

Pardon me, but in order to reduce any posting friction to pass additional laws, I propose to make it explicit that empty posts will be given the same weight as a normal post, made in the same context as the empty post it is quoting, when a law is being voted upon.

# ? Jul 7, 2019 20:08

sb hermit

forgive my intrusion, but I have noticed that there is a distinct lack of Drilldo Squirt appreciation. Thus, I propose July to be Drilldo Squirt Appreciation Month.

To commemmorate this month, I propose that myself, El Dorito, be probated for one day for every past and subsequent law proposed in this thread, regardless of the poster, for only those laws proposed in this month. The probations will start at any time after the law is passed.

# ? Jul 7, 2019 20:18

sb hermit

whoops, this is a lot of posts, but I propose July 20 to be BrownianMotion appreciation day. Should this law pass, the following will take effect: any poster who posts "hbd bm" on that day will be subject to a 6 hour probation. Optionally, that probation reason will include a picture of a funko pop figurine or a picture,/illustration of tron bonne.

EDIT: This edit was done before any approvals were made. Any probations made as a result of commemmorating BrownianMotion appreciation day will not be counted towards winning any contests specific to this thread.

EDIT 2: Updated to indicate that affected posts must be made on the proper date

EDIT 3: I would like to be explicitly clear that this only applies to posts made in this thread

sb hermit fucked around with this message at 00:13 on Jul 8, 2019

# ? Jul 7, 2019 20:26

Manifisto

really really fuckin sorry but I propose that no laws are binding itt on wednesday (except this law obviously)

# ? Jul 8, 2019 02:24

roomforthetuna: I don't need to know anything about virii! My CUSTOM PROGRAM keeps me protected! It's not like they'll try to come in through the Internet or something!

Manifisto posted:

really really fuckin sorry but I propose that no laws are binding itt on wednesday (except this law obviously)

Epic same.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 02:27

sb hermit

roomforthetuna posted:

Epic same.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 02:48

The Klowner: by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Manifisto posted:

really really fuckin sorry but I propose that no laws are binding itt on wednesday (except this law obviously)

So much this.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 04:13

super sweet best pal

Hate to be a bother but while lawless Wednesday is cool and all, we also need to set aside time for Opposite Day. Every Saturday, posters must do the opposite of what the law says, except for this law of course.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 05:18

Android Blues

super sweet best pal posted:

Hate to be a bother but while lawless Wednesday is cool and all, we also need to set aside time for Opposite Day. Every Saturday, posters must do the opposite of what the law says, except for this law of course.

So much this!

# ? Jul 8, 2019 12:30

Goons Are Gifts

You have so many laws to keep track off.
Proposal: Voting for you own laws is legal now.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 13:54

Goons Are Gifts

Goons Are Great posted:

You have so many laws to keep track of.
Proposal: Voting for you own laws is legal now.

Aye

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# ? Jul 8, 2019 13:55

roomforthetuna: I don't need to know anything about virii! My CUSTOM PROGRAM keeps me protected! It's not like they'll try to come in through the Internet or something!

Goons Are Great posted:

You have so many laws to keep track off.
Proposal: Voting for you own laws is legal now.

So much this.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 14:52

sb hermit

roomforthetuna posted:

So much this.

epic same

# ? Jul 8, 2019 15:08

bird.

Manifisto posted:

really really fuckin sorry but I propose that no laws are binding itt on wednesday (except this law obviously)

epic same

# ? Jul 8, 2019 23:03

bird.

Goons Are Great posted:

My sincerest apologies, I demand a certain bureaucratic structure behind new proposals, including a convincing speech, following this setup:

Apology
Short description of the law
Smiley (subject of other laws)
Convincing speech starting with a reference to another known byob thread (eg "My ghost is a soup") and ending with "If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution" to peacefully convince people.
Another different smiley
FIN

Legislative change: Law breaking last sentence removed.

This is now The Law.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 23:08

bird.

Manifisto posted:

really really fuckin sorry but I propose that no other laws are binding itt on wednesday

This is now the Law.

# ? Jul 8, 2019 23:10

Android Blues

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

:temporary:

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

:notfunny:

# ? Jul 8, 2019 23:42

sb hermit

Android Blues posted:

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

so much this

# ? Jul 9, 2019 00:39

Stoner Sloth

Android Blues posted:

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

epic same

sigs by the awesome Manifisto, Vanisher, City of Glompton, Pot Smoke Phoenix, Nut, Heather Papps,Prof Crocodile, knuthgrush, Ohtori Akio, Teapot, Saosyhant, Dumb Sex Parrot, w4ddl3d33, and nesamdoom!! - ty friends!

# ? Jul 9, 2019 00:42

Manifisto

Android Blues posted:

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

so epic much same this

ty nesamdoom!

# ? Jul 9, 2019 01:13

Randy Travesty: PHANTOM QUEEN

Manifisto posted:

really really fuckin sorry but I propose that no laws are binding itt on wednesday (except this law obviously)

So much this

# ? Jul 9, 2019 01:36

Randy Travesty: PHANTOM QUEEN

Android Blues posted:

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

Epic same

# ? Jul 9, 2019 01:37

Barking Gecko: Mahoro says, "Naughty things are bad."

Android Blues posted:

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

so much this

# ? Jul 9, 2019 04:07

Android Blues

The Android Blues Group for Action expresses the most effusive possible gratitude to all of its fine co-legislators, who have made this landmark legislation possible. May a salutary warmth radiate through us.

# ? Jul 9, 2019 08:39

bird.

Android Blues posted:

A thousand pardons. My law idea is that whenever I have a law idea, the ik Brownian Motion, or whosoever shall take up the position of chief justice in perpetuity, must quote the post and tell me I've done a good job. The praise need not be fawning, but it must be stout, honest praise, that could by no means be mistaken for a satire of my person.

This law would be good for Transit. It would be good for Decisions. It would be good for Economy - which I'm sure I don't need to emphasise the importance of to my fellow legislators. We all know how dry the coffers are right now. If my law is not voted for, the person reading this who has resolved not to vote for my law shall rue the day they made that resolution.

This is now The Law.

# ? Jul 9, 2019 10:27

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# ? Apr 24, 2024 16:07

bird.

wow I've created a nonsense monster, i have a feeling by the 20th this thread is going to be impossible to follow

# ? Jul 9, 2019 10:30

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