On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 1:35 AM, James Newton <jamesnewton@massmind.org> wrote:
> Ok, I'm not entirely against adding a new tag.

Good. Finally...

> 4. Someone OTHER THAN ME or the other existing admins must volunteer to
> become an admin, (this includes reading a rather lengthy manual) and take
> their own time to POLICE that new topic. I am NOT willing to do it.

I can totally understand the difficulties of dealing with that topic. Luckily
Russell would step in to fill the void.

> Given all of that, here is my best try at a clear and concise description of
> the forest of tags that a new poster must take the time to understand.
>
> [EE] Electronic or Embedded Engineering only. Posts with [EE] may not be
> about a microcontroller, but must include something with electrons running
> around in it.
>
> [OE] Other Engineering. Posts related to science, theories, technology, or
> news. Don't use [OT] if it isn't techie. *
>
> [OT] Other topics such as humor, travel, advice, etc...  *
>
> * NEVER post your opinions as if they are statements of fact without
> independently verifiable evidence or clinical studies to back them up. E.g.
> religion, politics, or other contentious subjects are never allowed.
>

Please do police [OT]. And please explain what are the
"other contentious subjects".

Xiaofan
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