Rules Say Must Not

Rules Say Must Not

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Business Rules are everywhere! And we want you to be aware of them. Submit a rule or a set of rules that you have encountered. Describe how it is good, bad, frustrating,... more »
Business Rules are everywhere! And we want you to be aware of them. Submit a rule or a set of rules that you have encountered. Describe how it is good, bad, frustrating, funny, or silly and get an opportunity to win an iPad. Don’t have a story to share? Join the group to vote for your favorite.

Our rules (none useless) ...
* Each submission should be under 150 words (recommended, but guideline only)
* You do not have to be present at the Forum to win
* No offensive language
* The group moderator has the right to delete any submission deemed inappropriate
* You must clearly identify (express) the useless rule(s) in your submission(s) ... Try to use the words – “must”, “must not” or "only"
* You may disguise the identity of the organization(s) involved
* Multiple submissions permitted.
* Submissions in response to other submissions permitted
* The moderator and her company retain the right to re-use all material submitted.

To help select the winner ...
* Vote for your favorite submission by 'Liking". We will announce the winner on November 3rd at the Business Rules Forum.

How to win an iPad ...
* The top 10 most ‘Liked’ submissions of useless rules will be brought to the Business Rules Forum ( www.BusinessRulesForum.com) for voting by attendees. The submission that gets the most votes wins an iPad.
* Increase your chances of winning by attending the Business Rules Forum Conference. Forum attendees can also make a submission during the event. Judges will select 5 submissions to be included as the top 15 for final voting. Judges also reserve the right to replace the LinkedIn top 10 submissions with Forum submissions deemed better, sillier, or just plain weird. « less

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