Literal Reading Getting Me In Trouble

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I know the intent, which is made clear in 6.7D, and I would never dream of waving off the shot just because I blew my whistle a little quickly. Frankly, a strict reading of 6-7-5 would render 6.7D incorrect; but obviously the intent is to allow this. The intent of 6-7-5 is obviously for IWs or other similar situations.

Paralysis through analysis.

Frankly.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Paralysis through analysis.

Frankly.

Yeah, you're right. To be fair, I did say it was getting me in trouble.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yeah, you're right. To be fair, I did say it was getting me in trouble.

All rules assume that they are the only rule that applies, and that they are not complicated by other situations.

So, if you have a play where more than one rule applies (as in your OP), you need to decide which (and in a different situation it might be both / all) apply.