Back in the last couple big wars, the 72 hour rule was in strong effect. If you didn't post again and didn't give a reason within 72 hours, the other person would get to keep going. The reasons for this were many; to avoid unesecary slow down, to keep people from unfairly delaying the outcome of a thread for their own benefit (Or perhaps hoping the other person would give up), and also to encourage people not to keep their fellow writers waiting.

I've probably lost a bit of perspective on time lately, what with only a few exams to go and plenty more of the valuable resource known as spare time available to me. However, as I await replies to certain threads - especially the very high or very low competition threads, where speed is generally seen as of the essence - I am starting to wonder a little about this rule, and wether it can be used.

So is it still in effect? If I wait but no reply or reasonable explination is forthcoming, may I procceed? I would like to note that this should not be taken as a slight by those I am currently writing with, nor does it imply that they are unfairly slow, simply that I would like to know if the rule is in effect for future reference.

The new rules contain no mention of the 72 hour rule, but I believe the policy is to use the old rules as guidlines in any area not spesifically contradicted by the new rules. There are years of competative RP experience logged into there, might as well use them.

So, yeah, until announced otherwise or contradicted via a ruling or the new rules, use the old rules for guidelines.