I’m of the mindset that for famous or well known cocktails that recipes shouldn’t be required. Especially considering the amount of old fashions (no hate) that I see posted. It would be the same general mix over and over. If I changed it, or did something uncommon then I agree on having it required. That said… while growing an instance/group lowering the barrier for content that’s within the parameters but is still quick to post is a better way to get it going. Some of the subs I was on before had that problem when they created specific rules that increased the barrier of entry and it kills momentum.

That said it’s always the desires of the group/instance so really it’s just one man opinion.