These are the General Rules for MALUS. They may change depending on the season, but if so they will be noted. If you are playing then it will be expected that you have read through, and are willing to abide by these rules.
--ABUSING THE RULES--
Before reading the rules I want to state that any attempt to abuse or circumvent the rules will NOT be tolerated. I withhold the right to make additional rulings if I feel anybody is trying to take advantage of the rules.
--FAIRNESS--
First off, I want to state that I've always try my best to be 100% fair and unbiased. If you have a complaint about something please bring it up to me and I will do my best to make the fairest ruling. Everybody makes mistakes, including myself, and I'd like to hear about it if you think I've made one before you complain non-stop in front of everybody. Drama and fighting amongst each other is allowed, and promoted, but excessive bickering with the host is not permitted and could lead to be removed from the game. "Penner-esque" host sass is fine though. Any decision made by a host will be final.
--ABUSING OTHER PLAYERS--
While I stated that drama and fighting amongst each other is acceptable there comes a line where it becomes unacceptable. This includes any language that can get you banned and excessive mocking to the point of bullying.
--VOTING--
I will generally give you around 20 hours or more to vote. If I accept all votes earlier I MAY read them at that point (if I have time). If you don't want the votes to be read until the specific voting time then hold your vote OR request that I wait until you tell me you are ready (or time runs out to vote). You ARE allowed to change your vote an unlimited amount of times, however I'd appreciate you not changing your vote 100 times for fun (abuse this rule and you will only be allowed your first vote for rest of game).
Once I state "I'll go tally the votes" you may no longer change your vote! I always check my mail after posting that phrase, any votes or voting changes received after will not be accepted.
Anybody that does NOT vote will receive a self-vote, unless you notify the host that you will be away (will be explained in the rules later).
Make sure you send your vote to ALL hosts.
--TIE VOTES--
In the case of a tie vote a challenge may need to be postponed. I will usually allow another 20 hour sequence of voting, though with ties, I appreciate if they come in a timely manner so that we could continue the game. I will always try to read the votes early, if I receive them all, if I notice that the vote results in a tie. This way there is a chance all revotes can come in before the challenge time.
However, if there is a tie in which one of the players did not vote and, therefore, received a self vote then that player will be eliminated! If both players self voted that round then BOTH will be eliminated! Moral of the story... ALWAYS VOTE
Idols may never be used during revotes.