Im pretty much aware of what you are talking about. But please link to me on where i can see the rules that you stated(if its made by theymos). We are talking here about the rules and not a "reasonable" consensus, theres a big difference between the two. Until you can point me out if there is a consensus about the rules, then i rest my case or rather having a "reasonable" argument with you.
Unfortunately there's no general agreement prior to merit system.
However it is base on someone discretion according to forum history to left someone in the lurch with aboveboard conversation.