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Making the Cut: Eligibility requirements for this collection

Note: One of the challenges of this project has been dealing with a lack of appropriate terminology and notation.  What I’ve come up with seems complex on the surface, so I’ll be explaining things as I go.  This week, it’s a detailed listing of requirements for inclusion in the collection for this site.  If requirements documents are your thing, you’ll enjoy this.  If not, well, your brain is going to hurt.

What is the most important component of any collection?  Money?  Storage space?  A Holy Grail?  An understanding significant other?  No, the most important component is the line that determines whether something belongs in the collection or doesn’t.  Without that line, a collection can grow like a cancer, burning through all available storage space and your significant other’s patience.  Having clear requirements may seem a bit overly pedantic, but it is essential for any large collection.

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