To the person who found my site

searching for "when not to follow the rules,"

I'll give it my best shot:

Don't follow the rules if following them will hurt you or someone else.

Don't follow the rules if following them means violating the truths you hold dearest or breaking your own code of ethics.

Don't follow the rules if it involves your relationships with people you care about. I'd say follow your heart but that's kind of cheesy. Follow that thing in your stomach that tells you what to do and what not to do.

Don't follow the rules if you bought them for $22.00 on amazon.com.