diff --git a/bip-0003.md b/bip-0003.md
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--- a/bip-0003.md
+++ b/bip-0003.md
@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@ Some BIPs describe processes, implementation guidelines, best practices, inciden
 the Bitcoin protocol, peer-to-peer network, and client software may be acceptable.
 
 BIPs are intended to be a means for proposing new protocol features, coordinating client standards, and
-documenting design decisions that have gone into implementations. BIPs may be submitted by anyone.
+documenting design decisions that have gone into implementations. BIPs may be submitted by anyone, provided the
+content is of high quality, e.g., does not waste the community’s time.
 
 The scope of the BIPs
 repository is limited to BIPs that do not oppose the fundamental principle that Bitcoin constitutes a peer-to-peer