Clarify that new lints are are T-lang changes

They therefore require an RFC.
ajwock · Feb 11, 2016 · cc1282c · cc1282c
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@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ submitted later if there is scope for large changes to the language RFC.
 
 ## Changes which need an RFC
 
+* New lints (these fall under the lang team)
 * Large refactorings or redesigns of the compiler
 * Changing the API presented to syntax extensions or other compiler plugins in
   non-trivial ways

diff --git a/lang_changes.md b/lang_changes.md
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 # RFC policy - language design
 
-Pretty much every change to the language needs an RFC.
+Pretty much every change to the language needs an RFC. Note that new
+lints (or major changes to an existing lint) are considered changes to
+the language.
 
 Language RFCs are managed by the language sub-team, and tagged `T-lang`. The
 language sub-team will do an initial triage of new PRs within a week of