the poster in question set the precedent.
That is irrelevant. You have taken a liberty without proper pre-authorization. All liberties must be applied for at the, uh, Department of Liberties Department. You did not file such a request. Please see the Clerk of Liberties should you desire to take any liberties in the future. Ask for Requisition Form Number 75-H-615j; in triplicate.
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Seriously, now: what is a 'tu quoque', please?