Crocker’s Rules are appealing. That’s taking responsibility!
Can’t you take exactly the same responsibility for your own actions without ever thinking of or mentioning some rules?
ETA: Man, it’s frustrating to get downvoted for asking a question. If the question is stupid or the answer is obvious, fine, but I haven’t learned anything unless you tell me why.
Crocker’s Rules invite one’s interlocutor to dispense with pleasantries, taking responsibility onto oneself for not being offended. There is no way to make an invitation without some communication.
Can’t you take exactly the same responsibility for your own actions without ever thinking of or mentioning some rules?
ETA: Man, it’s frustrating to get downvoted for asking a question. If the question is stupid or the answer is obvious, fine, but I haven’t learned anything unless you tell me why.
Late to the party, but...
Crocker’s Rules invite one’s interlocutor to dispense with pleasantries, taking responsibility onto oneself for not being offended. There is no way to make an invitation without some communication.