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Originally Posted by Squillo
BTW, I just have to get this out there. I know it is the GDC's language, and I should take it up with them, but as a lawyer (and mentor/'rulesmeister') I really resent the negative connotation that has been placed on the term "lawyering". It just so happens that a large part of proper legal reasoning, argument and decision-making is focused on discerning the INTENT behind the rule, statute, or contract, and explaining how/why our interpretation is in accord with that INTENT
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I think we're aware that that is what a large part of proper legal reasoning is. The thing that gives lawyers a bad reputation is the occasional improper use of the technique to find loopholes.
Some of us have learned over the years to look right away for the most conservative interpretation of the rules, it saves a lot of redesign.