fix rule 8 as per issue 37

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@@ -437,6 +437,12 @@ for more information on Mastodon.</p>
 use of UTF-8 in C source. Since the days of <code>-std=gnu17</code> compilers,
 UTF-8 characters do not impose a compiler problem. The related guideline
 states that “Rule 13 no longer discourages the use of UTF-8 +characters in C code”.</p>
+<p>The IOCCC <a href="next/rules.html#rule8">Rule 8</a> wording has been fixed. It no longer
+states that email will be sent. Instead it talks about potential slot comment
+modifications as means to tell the submitter that their submission was received.</p>
+<p>All of the import IOCCC dates within the <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>
+have been moved into the “<a href="next/rules.html#dates">Important IOCCC dates</a>”
+section.</p>
 <h2 id="section-1">2024-12-28</h2>
 <h3 id="good-news-everyone--">Good News Everyone! :-)</h3>
 <p>After a 4 year effort by a <a href="thanks-for-help.html">number of people</a>,

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@@ -21,6 +21,14 @@ use of UTF-8 in C source.  Since the days of `-std=gnu17` compilers,
 UTF-8 characters do not impose a compiler problem.  The related guideline
 states that "Rule 13 no longer discourages the use of UTF-8 +characters in C code".
 
+The IOCCC [Rule 8](next/rules.html#rule8) wording has been fixed.  It no longer
+states that email will be sent.  Instead it talks about potential slot comment
+modifications as means to tell the submitter that their submission was received.
+
+All of the import IOCCC dates within the [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html)
+have been moved into the "[Important IOCCC dates](next/rules.html#dates)"
+section.
+
 
 ## 2024-12-28
 

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@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ writing by <a href="../contact.html">contacting the judges</a>.</p>
 </div>
 <p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-These <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a> are version <strong>28.16 2024-12-29</strong>.
+These <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a> are version <strong>28.17 2024-12-30</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 The <a href="rules.md" download="rules.md">markdown form of these rules</a>
@@ -807,14 +807,25 @@ See also <a href="#rule5">Rule 5</a>, <a href="#rule18">Rule 18</a> and <a href=
 <h2 id="rule-8">Rule 8</h2>
 </div>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Entries must be received prior to close of the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+Submissions may only be uploaded to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
+while the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest is scheduled to open on <strong>2025-01-31 23:19:17.130705 UTC</strong>
-and close on <strong>2025-04-01 23:29:31.374143 UTC</strong>.
+Once the contest is in the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state (or <strong><a href="../status.html#closed">closed</a></strong>),
+you may <strong>NOT</strong> upload submissions.
+</p>
+<p class="leftbar">
+While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong> or in the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state,
+the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment of your submission to indicate
+that they have received it. If uploaded submission is malformed, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a>
+may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment accordingly.
+</p>
+<p class="leftbar">
+See the “<a href="#dates">Important IOCCC dates</a>” section above for when these contest states are scheduled.
+</p>
+<p class="leftbar">
+See also <a href="#rule17">Rule 17</a>.
 </p>
-<p>A confirmation of submission will be sent to the submitting email address
-before the close of the contest.</p>
 <p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <div id="rule9">
 <h2 id="rule-9">Rule 9</h2>

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@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
 
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.16 2024-12-29**.
+These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.17 2024-12-30**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -530,17 +530,29 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
 </div>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Entries must be received prior to close of the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+Submissions may only be uploaded to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
+while the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest is scheduled to open on **2025-01-31 23:19:17.130705 UTC**
-and close on **2025-04-01 23:29:31.374143 UTC**.
+Once the contest is in the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state (or **[closed](../status.html#closed)**),
+you may **NOT** upload submissions.
 </p>
 
+<p class="leftbar">
+While the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)** or in the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state,
+the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment of your submission to indicate
+that they have received it.  If uploaded submission is malformed, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html)
+may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment accordingly.
+</p>
 
-A confirmation of submission will be sent to the submitting email address
-before the close of the contest.
+<p class="leftbar">
+See the "[Important IOCCC dates](#dates)" section above for when these contest states are scheduled.
+</p>
+
+<p class="leftbar">
+See also [Rule 17](#rule17).
+</p>
 
 
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