Beautiful new room just opened by us.

I like over the table lighting.

I hate ceiling lighting.

Pool is supposed to be played in a dark setting.

Why?

Because I said so. :)

When I grew up, pool halls were dark and recreation centers were well lit.

Pool halls had beer, gambling, unsavory characters, etc.

Recreation centers had Dr. Peppers, no gambling, and unsupervised kids getting Cheeto dust on the tables.

I like pool halls.
I like pool halls too

Where is the rule banning the "lift stroke" and the "sideways stroke" for close balls?

It is not explicitly called out.

A stroke is defined. The lift shot is not a stroke.

Moving the cue ball by some means other than a stroke is explicitly unsportsmanlike conduct. (Another example is taking a foul by tapping the cue ball with your ferrule. )
The only problem with that rule is how to penalize it. They're already taking a foul. Loss of game?

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