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A quick definition of literal rule:

The literal rule is a way of interpreting laws or documents by only looking at the exact words used, without considering other sources. This means that judges must follow the exact wording of a law or document, even if it seems unfair or unreasonable. This approach is also called strict constructionism or textualism.

A more thorough explanation:

The literal rule is a doctrine of judicial construction that requires judges to interpret a document or statute according to its literal terms, without looking to other sources to ascertain the meaning. This means that the words of the law are given their plain and ordinary meaning, even if the result is harsh or absurd.

For example, if a statute says that "no vehicles are allowed in the park," the literal rule would prohibit all vehicles, including bicycles and wheelchairs, from entering the park. Even if this result seems unreasonable, the court would still apply the literal rule and enforce the statute as written.

Another example is the case of Fisher v Bell, where a shopkeeper was charged with offering for sale an offensive weapon, namely a flick knife. The statute made it an offense to "offer for sale" any offensive weapon, but the shopkeeper argued that he had not technically "offered" the knife because it was displayed in a shop window with a price tag. The court applied the literal rule and held that the shopkeeper had indeed offered the knife for sale, even though he had not actively solicited customers to buy it.

These examples illustrate how the literal rule can lead to strict and sometimes counterintuitive outcomes, but it is still an important principle of statutory interpretation that helps ensure consistency and predictability in the law.

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babycat
14:57
honestly my answer is it depends
babycat
14:57
there has to be a very specific vibe to make me want to do that. not like a regular date
babycat
14:59
and sometimes you want to and you still don’t do ir
babycat
14:59
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babycat
15:00
but I don’t use dating apps so all my first dates are with people I’ve already met in some context, which it sounds like is your situation too
Dkk
15:00
I could never imagine myself doing that on a first date.
Dkk
15:01
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: hope things get better
babycat
15:01
@Dkk: what if it’s someone you’ve known for a long time but never dated?
Dkk
15:03
Maybe but things would have to go like perfectly. I could not imagine them going perfectly.
15:04
Sleeping on the first date just isn't my style, idk. I take things painfully slowly and much prefer to befriend and really get to know a girl first before doing any of that
Ok another question, what do u tell the ppl u sleeping with already that ur going on dates
Dkk
15:05
The bigger issue is if I sleep with them will I have the emotional connection to finish cus it is harder for me to finish if I do not know the person.
bigroger100
15:05
Anyways when the fuck are either of the colorados schools releasing their shit. Smh
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:05
@Rightfullytherlauren: If the person is clean or has a good vibe I will do it the first date
15:06
Yeah sorry I can't answer that Lauren, I don't sleep with anyone if I'm not already dating them
Dkk
15:06
@Rightfullytherlauren: This is like a stupid thing that only really hot guys and women have to think about. I have never had to think about this before. No answer.
Dkk
15:07
@bigroger100: No idea. Probably when they released last year unless they were supposed to release already.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:08
@Rightfullytherlauren: I am apparently a hot guy or just a slut cause I have had this before. If it is a FWB then you gotta follow the rules on that like wrapping your tool and such but if it is a casual fuck/bootie call they do not need to know if you are trying to find love and what you are doing when you are busy
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:09
You just have to be smart and accept your choices, I know some people will believe a casual hook up or FWB is a regular exclusive thing. Communication is key if you are playing it that way but it is very dangerous to have multiple partners at the same time in a non-exclusive way
babycat
15:09
Yeah you should make it clear to them it's not exclusive
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:10
I have been on the receiving/hurt end thinking it was exclusive when I was just her human dildo and it makes you feel bad.
babycat
15:11
Aw poor Bulbasaur
Dkk
15:11
In all of these situations described, the point of failure happened way before the emotional reality set in.
babycat
15:11
I'm like extremely monogamous at heart
babycat
15:12
I'm never dating or fucking more than one person at a time
babycat
15:12
But one time this guy I'd been dating for a little bit had a tinder notification come up on his phone and I flipped my shit lol
1a2b3c4d26z
15:12
Yea but isn't that just cheating
1a2b3c4d26z
15:12
If you're already dating
babycat
15:13
I mean like casual dating without a label
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:13
My wife and I date girls together but we don't fuck unless it is going to be exclusive but having hot chick friends you can flirt with is great.
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