I suggest an addition to Rule #12 in the spirit of the following:

... Exceptions to this rule will be made for the forum(s) entitled "Miscellaneous", "General", "Meander", "Ramble", (and any others deemed appropriate) as long as any/all posts observe the other Rules of X Marks.

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In other words in select, predetermined thread(s) posters can wander to their hearts content as long as they observe all the other rules of the forum.

I hasten to point out that the acceptance, rejection, modification, derision, etc. of this suggestion will in no way affect my continued participation in this excellent forum.