ENFORCEMENT
OLEq maintains a limited, symbolic, and largely imaginary enforcement function.
This function exists to acknowledge moments where language regulation becomes excessive, performative, or detached from its original purpose.
OLEq does not fine.
OLEq does not prosecute.
OLEq does not escalate.
OLEq documents.
NOTICE TYPES ISSUED BY OLEq
OLEq issues the following notices when deemed culturally appropriate:
OLE-101 — Linguistic Violation Notice
Issued when:
English is spoken clearly and politely
Communication is effective
No actual harm occurs
This notice confirms that no corrective action is required, despite recent confusion.
96-BS — Excessive Language Enforcement Warning
Issued when:
Fonts are audited without evidence of confusion
Business names are treated as threats
Administrative enthusiasm exceeds public benefit
Recipients are encouraged to pause, reflect, and consider proportionality.
BIM-01 — Bilingualism Misinterpretation Notice
Issued when:
A bilingual society is treated as unilingual
Enforcement replaces education
Everyone involved becomes quietly irritated
This notice carries no penalty, only disappointment.
AUTHORITY
OLEq enforcement notices carry:
No legal force
No financial consequence
No requirement for response
They are issued strictly for moral clarity and comic relief.
COMPLIANCE
Compliance is automatic.
Acknowledgement is optional.
Amusement is encouraged.