[distortiondave]

With respect, I don't think you've read the opening post properly.
Nowhere have I stated I want to see lists of power gaming, cheesy lists or anything like that.
I asked about the posibility of lists designed to help those new to a race - a basic core force that will suit beginners and take on all comers not necessarily very effectively, but will give you a good understanding of the unit types in your army, what works and what does and from there you can make your own decisions.

'Nobody learns Calculus by looking at solved problems. You learn by reading a text book and receiving instruction on how to solve them yourself.'

You said so yourself. I have the text book, but wheres my instruction?
The above example states you need both the book and help, but when it comes to making your own list you should work it out for yourself? A little bit contradictory.

I repeat - I didn't suggest power lists, but lists that go with the general consensus.
What weapon combinations are effective on battlesuits, which aspect warriors are most effective in a coverall list, which heavy weapons should I take on my devastators.
That way, when I decide to collect Tau I can check a basic list and make my own mind up from there.

I also don't think its reasonable to expect someone new to an army to make up their own list, buy all the models, paint them, model them and then realise the list isn't workable. I don't have that kind of money or time to waste, and neither do a lot of people.