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Add FAQ about lack of create policies about file size (#1578)

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@ -29,6 +29,17 @@ If it isn't clear to you then you should use `pfrd` as described in
the [quickstart guide](../quickstart.md).
## Why are there no policies based on file size?
Because it is not possible to know the final size of a file at creation
time.
See [How does mergerfs handle moving and copying of
files?](technical_behavior_and_limitations.md#how-does-mergerfs-handle-moving-and-copying-of-files)
and [Intro to Filesystems - Creating a
file](../intro_to_filesystems.md#creating-a-file).
## Why is pfrd the default create policy?
Originally the default was `epmfs` however it was found to cause

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