Well, either:

1) DW was godfather and the game was over because he had no way to win

or

2) DW was innocent and Silver didn't want us to be able to eliminate him from a possible lynch candidate this round.

Quote Originally Posted by Silver Rusher
If you are basing it on the idea that if DW is the Godfather he can be left a round as he cannot vote, I am allowing him to vote in this round. Basically, nobody is a technical exception to the possibility of being the Godfather.
The phrasing of this sentance leads me to believe option 2 is correct..."nobody is a technical exception" sounds a lot like "I don't want you to be able to eliminate him as a possible candidate".