Where X == `Distribution` && Y == `System/Hardware/Device`

More and more frequently questions are appearing requesting feedback from users using such and such flavor of Ubuntu on such and such platform. Should these, "almost-discussion-like" questions be allowed? If so what guidelines should be followed so we don't have 5 topics regarding Dell XPS11, XPS12, XPS13, and XPS14? If not what course of action should be taken against such topics?

[Ubuntu on Shuttle XS35](https://askubuntu.com/questions/16433/ubuntu-on-shuttle-xs35)  
[Ubuntu on Thinkpad Edge 11](https://askubuntu.com/questions/9542/ubuntu-on-thinkpad-edge-11)  
[Is a Dell Inspiron 13z compatible with Ubuntu 10.10 ? [closed]](https://askubuntu.com/questions/5876/is-a-dell-inspiron-13z-compatible-with-ubuntu-10-10-closed)  
[Is HP Pavillion DV6-3011SO supported by Ubuntu? [closed]](https://askubuntu.com/questions/5525/is-hp-pavillion-dv6-3011so-supported-by-ubuntu-closed)