I don't understand (probably a documentation issue)

[andybak]

To my thinking, the difference between 'media' and 'static' is pretty much this:

1. If the file is 'baked in' (and probably in version control) then it's a static file.
2. If it's uploaded or modified by users (even admin users) then it's a media file.

So you're proposing something that is inbetween these two definitions. Why? What problem are you solving that can't be solved by just using media files?