It was funny last summer to have my question answered by both the mailbag and on the podcast (this was when there was just one place to send questions, and the staff would decide which ones to answer on the podcast and which to do in the mailbag).
I raised this concern, but I figure the questions will sort themselves out. But here's a quick guide to our intent:
Mailbag - For the mailbag, send questions that require some in-depth research, technical questions, or other stuff that lends itself more to us having some time to put together an answer. Opinion stuff is always welcome, but realize that you may only get one person's answer.
RFN - This is the address to use if you have a question that you'd like debated by the RFN crew. These are perhaps more metaphysical questions (like "Are video games art?"), questions about our feelings regarding one particular aspect of the gaming hobby, questions about the development of the industry at large, or questions about Nintendo's position vs. other companies in the industry. In other words, open-ended questions that are sure to stir up some discussion, generate some heated debate, create some resentment and bad feelings, and most importantly, MAKE JAMES CRY.
Huge thanks to Karl for taking up the mantle of Mailbag Grand Poobah! It has been sorely missed.