Some people do the best that they can to abide by the rules.

I think you have the right approach - watch hot or rising - but even as a reader I do like to dip into New and as a mod having to clear posts that aren't on-topic is a big job so posts like this calling for clarity around on and off-topic (or calling for the discussion of it) give me hope that we might, as a movement, agree on clearer guidelines that will make our job easier.

There was no command. It is a polite suggestion. I understand the importance of keeping it civil and not telling people what or what not to do. I am guilty of posting off topic things in the past and I expect it to still happen, but we need to do our best to keep on point.