I was explaining to a user why [their question][1] is off topic (not about Ubuntu or official derivatives).

Their reply was the following.

> Then why is there a "custom-distributions" tag?

So why is there? To me this seems to just make people think they can ask about any modified version of Ubuntu, whereas in the [help centre it says][2]

> Using and administering official Ubuntu flavors including: Edubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, Kubuntu, Ubuntu Kylin, Lubuntu, Mythbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Xubuntu and Ubuntu Touch.

But not

> Linux Mint, Backtrack, Gnome-Remix (prior to 13.04) and other Linux distributions (try our friends at Unix & Linux Stack Exchange).

Another point is that it doesn't actually have a tag wiki - barely even an excerpt. It just says what a custom distribution is:

> A custom Distribution is a custom-built version of Ubuntu.

And this (to me) is off topic, because it is not an official Ubuntu flavour. I would say it is a more of another Linux distribution...

Am I right here, or should I retract my vote? Either way (weather it is on or off topic) it is not a good question.


  [1]: http://askubuntu.com/q/511207/
  [2]: http://askubuntu.com/help/on-topic