There are a LOT of rules which are codification of things that should not apply in all circumstances, but which it’s too complicated to define the rule to the fine-grained level that would make it universal. Lax enforcement is one way to allow flex in rules that are best if they’re directional guidance rather than clear specifications.
Speed limits on public roads, for instance—they’re insanely low for good conditions (clear, dry, good visibility, competent driver in a well-functioning car). They’re somewhat low for decent conditions, they’re probably too high in the worst possible case.
There’s a lot of the world that works this way—there’s enough variance across participants and conditions that there is literally no legible coherent rule which maximizes any goal—it’s all a compromise among averages.
There are a LOT of rules which are codification of things that should not apply in all circumstances, but which it’s too complicated to define the rule to the fine-grained level that would make it universal. Lax enforcement is one way to allow flex in rules that are best if they’re directional guidance rather than clear specifications.
Speed limits on public roads, for instance—they’re insanely low for good conditions (clear, dry, good visibility, competent driver in a well-functioning car). They’re somewhat low for decent conditions, they’re probably too high in the worst possible case.
There’s a lot of the world that works this way—there’s enough variance across participants and conditions that there is literally no legible coherent rule which maximizes any goal—it’s all a compromise among averages.