I'm a contract negotiator and contract administrator. I do my best to correctly interpret sentences with the criteria of intent and the criteria of literal meaning. Since D&D rule books are often written using contract jargon, I get why so many people are left utterly confused.

I love this website for doing such a great job of clarification. I'm mostly here to have my own questions answered, though if I see an opportunity, I'll be glad to chime in with a quote from the books.