improve rules and guidelines

We improved the rules language around `make clobber` to not insist,
but instead request actions to restore the state of the submission.

Updated `inc/rules.closed.hdr` and `inc/guidelines.closed.hdr` to clarify
the tentative nature of the rules and guidelines without implying
that they might be massively changed before the IOCCC re-opened.
The `next/rules.md` and `next/guidelines.md` have been updated to
include the `inc/rules.closed.hdr` and `inc/guidelines.closed.hdr`
content respectively.

The top level warning that the rules and guidelines are out of date
have been removed.

Performed `make rules guidelines` to update the HTML pages.

inc/guidelines.closed.hdr

@@ -1,24 +1,18 @@
 <!-- START: this line starts content from: inc/guidelines.closed.hdr -->
 
-# WARNING: These guidelines are OUT OF DATE
-
-These guidelines are a **VERY TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
-and are **VERY LIKELY** to be updated before the next IOCCC.
-They are are provided as a **VERY TENTATIVE** hint at **what
-MIGHT** be used in the next IOCCC.  In some cases they might
-even be a copy of the guidelines from the previous IOCCC.
-
-See our [FAQ about providing feedback](../faq.html#feedback) as well
-as our [FAQ about asking questions](../faq.html#question) about
-these guidelines.
-
-
 # The IOCCC is closed
 
 The IOCCC is **NOT** accepting new submissions at this time.  See the
 [IOCCC winning entries page](../years.html) for the entries that have won the
 IOCCC in the past.
 
+These guidelines are a **TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
+and are **likely be to be updated** before the next IOCCC.
+
+See our [FAQ about providing feedback](../faq.html#feedback) as well
+as our [FAQ about asking questions](../faq.html#question) about
+these guidelines.
+
 Watch both [the IOCCC status page](../status.html) and the
 [@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about
 future IOCCC openings.

inc/rules.closed.hdr

@@ -1,24 +1,22 @@
 <!-- START: this line starts content from: inc/rules.closed.hdr -->
 
-# WARNING: These rules are OUT OF DATE
-
-These rules are a **VERY TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
-and are **VERY LIKELY** to be updated before the next IOCCC.
-They are are provided as a **VERY TENTATIVE** hint at **what
-MIGHT** be used in the next IOCCC.  In some cases they might
-even be a copy of the rules from the previous IOCCC.
-
-See our [FAQ about providing feedback](../faq.html#feedback) as well
-as our [FAQ about asking questions](../faq.html#question) about
-these rules.
-
-
 # The IOCCC is closed
 
 The IOCCC is **NOT** accepting new submissions at this time.  See the
 [IOCCC winning entries page](../years.html) for the entries that have won the
 IOCCC in the past.
 
+These rules are a **TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
+and are **likely be to be updated** before the next IOCCC.
+
+See our
+FAQ on "[rules, guidelines, tools feedback](../faq.html#feedback)"
+as well as our
+FAQ on "[about asking questions](../faq.html#question)"
+about these rules. You might also find the
+FAQ in general useful, especially the
+[FAQ section "How to enter: the bare minimum you need to know"](../faq.html#submit).
+
 Watch both [the IOCCC status page](../status.html) and the
 [@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about
 future IOCCC openings.

next/guidelines.html

@@ -425,25 +425,15 @@
 
 <!-- BEFORE: 1st line of markdown file: next/guidelines.md -->
 <!-- START: this line starts content from: inc/guidelines.closed.hdr -->
-<h1 id="warning-these-guidelines-are-out-of-date">WARNING: These guidelines are OUT OF DATE</h1>
-<p>These guidelines are a <strong>VERY TENTATIVE proposal</strong> for the next IOCCC
-and are <strong>VERY LIKELY</strong> to be updated before the next IOCCC.
-They are are provided as a <strong>VERY TENTATIVE</strong> hint at <strong>what
-MIGHT</strong> be used in the next IOCCC. In some cases they might
-even be a copy of the guidelines from the previous IOCCC.</p>
-<p>See our
-FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#feedback">rules, guidelines, tools feedback</a>”
-as well as our
-FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#question">asking questions</a>”
-about these guidelines. You might also find the
-FAQ in general useful, especially the
-FAQ section “<a href="../faq.html#submit">How to enter: the bare minimum you need to know”</a>”
-and the
-FAQ section “<a href="../faq.html#submitting_help">Entering the IOCCC: more help and details</a>”.</p>
 <h1 id="the-ioccc-is-closed">The IOCCC is closed</h1>
 <p>The IOCCC is <strong>NOT</strong> accepting new submissions at this time. See the
 <a href="../years.html">IOCCC winning entries page</a> for the entries that have won the
 IOCCC in the past.</p>
+<p>These guidelines are a <strong>TENTATIVE proposal</strong> for the next IOCCC
+and are <strong>likely be to be updated</strong> before the next IOCCC.</p>
+<p>See our <a href="../faq.html#feedback">FAQ about providing feedback</a> as well
+as our <a href="../faq.html#question">FAQ about asking questions</a> about
+these guidelines.</p>
 <p>Watch both <a href="../status.html">the IOCCC status page</a> and the
 <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span> mastodon feed</a> for information about
 future IOCCC openings.</p>
@@ -467,7 +457,7 @@ writing by <a href="../contact.html">contacting the judges</a>.</p>
 </div>
 </div>
 <p class="leftbar">
-These <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a> are version <strong>28.26 2024-12-06</strong>.
+These <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a> are version <strong>28.27 2024-12-06</strong>.
 </p>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: Be <strong>SURE</strong> to read the <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>.</p>
 <p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
@@ -1199,6 +1189,15 @@ use the <code>COTHER</code> Makefile variable. For example:
 <p class="leftbar">
 Again, please note that in macOS, <code>/usr/bin/gcc</code> is actually <code>clang</code>!
 </p>
+<div id="clobber">
+<h2 id="the-clobber-rule">The clobber rule</h2>
+</div>
+<p class="leftbar">
+When <code>make clobber</code> is invoked, we request that submission be restored
+to its original submission state. For example, any temporary files
+created during the build process, or during execution should be
+removed by the <code>clobber</code> rule.
+</p>
 <p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <div id="likes">
 <div id="dislikes">

next/guidelines.md

@@ -1,29 +1,18 @@
 <!-- START: this line starts content from: inc/guidelines.closed.hdr -->
 
-# WARNING: These guidelines are OUT OF DATE
-
-These guidelines are a **VERY TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
-and are **VERY LIKELY** to be updated before the next IOCCC.
-They are are provided as a **VERY TENTATIVE** hint at **what
-MIGHT** be used in the next IOCCC.  In some cases they might
-even be a copy of the guidelines from the previous IOCCC.
-
-See our
-FAQ on "[rules, guidelines, tools feedback](../faq.html#feedback)"
-as well as our
-FAQ on "[asking questions](../faq.html#question)"
-about these guidelines. You might also find the
-FAQ in general useful, especially the
-FAQ section "[How to enter: the bare minimum you need to know"](../faq.html#submit)"
-and the
-FAQ section "[Entering the IOCCC: more help and details](../faq.html#submitting_help)".
-
 # The IOCCC is closed
 
 The IOCCC is **NOT** accepting new submissions at this time.  See the
 [IOCCC winning entries page](../years.html) for the entries that have won the
 IOCCC in the past.
 
+These guidelines are a **TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
+and are **likely be to be updated** before the next IOCCC.
+
+See our [FAQ about providing feedback](../faq.html#feedback) as well
+as our [FAQ about asking questions](../faq.html#question) about
+these guidelines.
+
 Watch both [the IOCCC status page](../status.html) and the
 [@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about
 future IOCCC openings.
@@ -54,7 +43,7 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
 </div>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-These [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html) are version **28.26 2024-12-06**.
+These [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html) are version **28.27 2024-12-06**.
 </p>
 
 **IMPORTANT**: Be **SURE** to read the [IOCCC rules](rules.html).
@@ -983,6 +972,19 @@ _and_ `clang`** support it.
 Again, please note that in macOS, `/usr/bin/gcc` is actually `clang`!
 </p>
 
+
+<div id="clobber">
+## The clobber rule
+</div>
+
+<p class="leftbar">
+When `make clobber` is invoked, we request that submission be restored
+to its original submission state.  For example, any temporary files
+created during the build process, or during execution should be
+removed by the `clobber` rule.
+</p>
+
+
 Jump to: [top](#)
 
 <div id="likes">

next/rules.html

@@ -425,12 +425,12 @@
 
 <!-- BEFORE: 1st line of markdown file: next/rules.md -->
 <!-- START: this line starts content from: inc/rules.closed.hdr -->
-<h1 id="warning-these-rules-are-out-of-date">WARNING: These rules are OUT OF DATE</h1>
+<h1 id="the-ioccc-is-closed">The IOCCC is closed</h1>
-<p>These rules are a <strong>VERY TENTATIVE proposal</strong> for the next IOCCC
+<p>The IOCCC is <strong>NOT</strong> accepting new submissions at this time. See the
-and are <strong>VERY LIKELY</strong> to be updated before the next IOCCC.
+<a href="../years.html">IOCCC winning entries page</a> for the entries that have won the
-They are are provided as a <strong>VERY TENTATIVE</strong> hint at <strong>what
+IOCCC in the past.</p>
-MIGHT</strong> be used in the next IOCCC. In some cases they might
+<p>These rules are a <strong>TENTATIVE proposal</strong> for the next IOCCC
-even be a copy of the rules from the previous IOCCC.</p>
+and are <strong>likely be to be updated</strong> before the next IOCCC.</p>
 <p>See our
 FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#feedback">rules, guidelines, tools feedback</a>”
 as well as our
@@ -438,10 +438,6 @@ FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#question">about asking questions</a>”
 about these rules. You might also find the
 FAQ in general useful, especially the
 <a href="../faq.html#submit">FAQ section “How to enter: the bare minimum you need to know”</a>.</p>
-<h1 id="the-ioccc-is-closed">The IOCCC is closed</h1>
-<p>The IOCCC is <strong>NOT</strong> accepting new submissions at this time. See the
-<a href="../years.html">IOCCC winning entries page</a> for the entries that have won the
-IOCCC in the past.</p>
 <p>Watch both <a href="../status.html">the IOCCC status page</a> and the
 <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span> mastodon feed</a> for information about
 future IOCCC openings.</p>
@@ -1117,9 +1113,9 @@ C source file must be called <code>prog.c</code>.</p>
 <code>${CPP}</code>.</p>
 <p>Do <strong>NOT</strong> assume that <code>.</code> (the current directory) is in the <code>$PATH</code>.</p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-When <code>make clobber</code> is invoked, your submission <strong>MUST</strong> be restored
+When <code>make clobber</code> is invoked, we request that submission be restored
 to its original submission state. For example, any temporary files
-created during the build process, or during execution <strong>MUST</strong> be
+created during the build process, or during execution should be
 removed by the <code>clobber</code> rule.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">

next/rules.md

@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 <!-- START: this line starts content from: inc/rules.closed.hdr -->
 
-# WARNING: These rules are OUT OF DATE
+# The IOCCC is closed
 
-These rules are a **VERY TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
+The IOCCC is **NOT** accepting new submissions at this time.  See the
-and are **VERY LIKELY** to be updated before the next IOCCC.
+[IOCCC winning entries page](../years.html) for the entries that have won the
-They are are provided as a **VERY TENTATIVE** hint at **what
+IOCCC in the past.
-MIGHT** be used in the next IOCCC.  In some cases they might
+
-even be a copy of the rules from the previous IOCCC.
+These rules are a **TENTATIVE proposal** for the next IOCCC
+and are **likely be to be updated** before the next IOCCC.
 
 See our
 FAQ on "[rules, guidelines, tools feedback](../faq.html#feedback)"
@@ -16,15 +17,6 @@ about these rules. You might also find the
 FAQ in general useful, especially the
 [FAQ section "How to enter: the bare minimum you need to know"](../faq.html#submit).
 
-
-
-
-# The IOCCC is closed
-
-The IOCCC is **NOT** accepting new submissions at this time.  See the
-[IOCCC winning entries page](../years.html) for the entries that have won the
-IOCCC in the past.
-
 Watch both [the IOCCC status page](../status.html) and the
 [@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about
 future IOCCC openings.
@@ -844,9 +836,9 @@ To invoke the C compiler, use `${CC}`. To invoke the C preprocessor use
 Do **NOT** assume that `.` (the current directory) is in the `$PATH`.
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-When `make clobber` is invoked, your submission **MUST** be restored
+When `make clobber` is invoked, we request that submission be restored
 to its original submission state.  For example, any temporary files
-created during the build process, or during execution **MUST** be
+created during the build process, or during execution should be
 removed by the `clobber` rule.
 </p>