Before making major changes to curation, the boundaries of the "things" we are talking about should be clarified. This includes the types of content to be handled and where they will be handled.
The identity of "Stack Overflow" is unclear. The new logo, "open-ended-questions", the "redesign", and the "what next for curation" are worsening this problem. The opening of the chat to everyone is also worsening it.
What could be the guidance to choose where to post an inquiry for information and help? Should it be posted in the chat or on one of the "main sites"? How should we tell the user that there is no place in the Stack Exchange network for their inquiry when that is appropriate?