Banana Bros Server Rules

## Introduction

The Banana Bros (like all successful Discord communities) has a series of strict and rigorous rules that all members must follow

## Rules

### SECTION 0 - AXIOMS

#### Section 0.0 - Axioms, Fundamentals

Rule #0.0.0 - All rules in this document should be followed

Rule #0.0.1 - Refer to Section 1.1 on more specialised knowledge

### SECTION 1 - FOUNDATIONS

#### Section 1.0 - Foundations, Knowledge

Rule #1.0.1: You must actively know all the rules at all times, not knowing the all rules is breaking this rule this rule included the time while you are learning the rules

Rule #1.0.2: You must refresh and revise your knowledge of the rules of this server. This includes but is not limited to potentially unannounced, revised versions of said rules. This revision must be instantaneous as otherwise you have broken rule #1.0.1

Rule #1.0.3: Failure to correctly recite an up-to-date rule on inspection (for example but not limited to random theory tests) is to break rule #1.0.3

Rule #1.0.4: Failure to participate in a theory test is to fail that test without exception

Rule #1.0.5: Don't not message Jacob or anyone else asking for clarification on the rules this implies you did not know the rules at said time and refer to rules #1.0.1 and #1.0.2

Rule #1.0.6: Do not "teach" anyone else the rules this implies they did not know the rules and you are helping them avoid punishment for rule #1.0.2 which in turn allows them to break rule #1.3.1 refer to rule #1.3.3 both in the section on enforcement to see which rule you broke

#### Section 1.1 Foundations, Identities

Rule #1.1.1: Jacob anywhere in this rulebook specifically applies to Jacob Adams as in the unique individual who is, was and will be writing this.

Rule #1.1.2: Anyone who has opinions on "The ship of Theseus" or somewhat equivalent schools of thought are breaking this rule

Rule #1.1.3: The language this rulebook is written in is the language of which Jacob speaks. Failure to correctly interpret these rules is to break this rule.

Rule #1.1.4: Any other object in any other means referred to can be correctly identified as the object Jacob thinks he is referring to. If you think you have broken this rule refer to rule #1.1.3 and then to the punishment section. If you were wrong about breaking this rule, please refer to rule #1.0.2

#### Section 1.2 - Foundations, Rigour

Rule #1.2.1: Misleading others in chat about rules is not allowed

Rule #1.2.2: Despite rule #5 being misled in your knowledge of the rules is also not allowed. You should've known better

Rule #1.2.3: Any attempt to modify the rules is not allowed

Rule #1.2.4: Any attempt to find holes or inconsistencies in the rules is not allowed

Rule #1.2.5: Any attempt to imply the rules don't make sense or are inconsistent is not allowed

Rule #1.2.6: Any other insult of the rules or their creator is not allowed

Rule #1.2.7: Despite what these rules say, by definition the most up to date version of the rules is in Jacob's head. Therefore, Jacob always knows the rules regardless and if your knowledge of said rules deviates from this supreme set refer to rule #1.0.2

Rule #1.2.8: Attempting to manipulate, mislead or harass... or even just message Jacob to change the rules, punishment and/or exceptions is not allowed

Rule #1.2.9: Only Jacob can outwardly recite the rules, any attempt to self-police is not allowed refer to rule #1.3.5 for more a more extreme case

#### Section 1.3 - Foundations, Enforcement Fundamentals

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Rule #1.3.1: Any attempt to avoid punishment regardless of intent is not allowed

Rule #1.3.2: Any successful attempt to avoid punishment regardless of intent is also not allowed. You MUST immediately report yourself to avoid breaking this rule NOTE: you still broke rule #1.3.1

Rule #1.3.3: Any attempt to help someone break any rule regardless of non-zero level of involvement is not allowed and will be treated as if you broke that rule

Rule #1.3.4: Only Jacob can enforce rules. Anyone else attempting to enforce any rules is against the rules

Rule #1.3.5: Vigilante efforts, while the thought is appreciated, is strictly not necessary

### SECTION 2 - EXCEPTIONS

#### Section 2.0 - Exceptions, Basics (Persons)

Rule #2.1.0: Jacob Adams (Referring to the unique identity of the person who has written this) is exempt from all rules and punishments. If you are unclear on who Jacob Adams is refer to rule #1.1.4 and report yourself immediately. If you fail to do this refer to rules #1.3.1 and #1.3.2 depending on context

Rule #2.1.1: No one else is specifically except from the rules. If you mislead others refer to rule #1.2.1 if you believe some non-Jacob is exempt from the rules refer to rule #1.2.2

Rule #2.1.2: If you want further clarification on these rules refer to rules #1.0.5, #1.0.6 and then refer to subsequent referenced rules

#### Section 2.1 - Exceptions, Other cases

Rule #2.1.1: Jacob may make exceptions in some circumstances, although don't count on it

Rule #2.1.2: Do not abuse this knowledge refer to rules #1.2.8, #1.3.1 and #1.3.2 NOTE if an attempt is successfully made you just broke rule #1.3.2 and now need that punishment

### SECTION 4 - COMMUNITY SAY

#### Section 4.0 - Community Say (Voting)

Rule #4.0.1: At any point Jacob and only Jacob my call a democratic vote

Rule #4.0.2: A lack of instantaneous involvement is not allowed

Rule #4.0.3: The voting will work however Jacob decides it works. If you do not understand this rule or what it implies, please refer to rule #1.0.1 also it may be worth referring to rules #1.0.5 and #1.0.6 as etiquette when breaking rule #1.1.1 and instead refer to Enforcement Section 1.3 on how to correctly behave

Rule #4.0.4: Regardless of voting system Jacob has uncountably infinite votes. Note to imply this is not a democratic section is to break rule #1.2.4 and #1.2.5

#### Section 4.1 - Community Say (Results/Consequences)

Rule #4.1.1: Jacob will determine the results and effects of this result (including but not limited to who this will affect)

### SECTION 5 - RULES

#### Section 5.0 - Rules (General, not to be confused with #general)

Rule #5.0.1: No offensive language please refer to the unattached, non-existent offensive language list for clarification note if you need to refer to this non-existent list refer to rule #1.1.1 also it may be worth referring to rules #1.0.5 and #1.0.6 as etiquette when breaking rule #1.1.1 and instead refer to Enforcement Section 1.3 on how to correctly behave

Rule #5.0.2: In the event of a disagreement a democratic vote is used refer to section 4 - COMMUNITY SAY

Section 5.1 - Rules, Chat

Rule #5.1.1: No spam

Rule #5.1.2: No memes in general

Rule #5.1.3: No unendorsed promotion of anything

Rule #5.1.4: No requesting new emojis

Rule #5.1.5: Please use the DJ channel for the bot commands

#### Section 5.2 - Rules, Voice Chat

Rule #5.2.1: No ear rape

Rule #5.2.2: No soundboards

Rule #5.2.3: No voice changers

Rule #5.2.4: You must leave Jacob on 200% at all times

#### Section 5.3 - Rules, Bots

Rule #5.3.1: No meme songs

Rule #5.3.2: No Two Trucks

Rule #5.3.3: No bot spam

Rule #5.3.4: If a bot stops working it is breaking this rule. Refer to Enforcement sections and punishment sections for consequences