> Since apparently I'm Wrong(TM) does anyone want to tell me why? I think because some devices are designed such that incidental contact with neutral (before t

> Since apparently I'm Wrong(TM) does anyone want to tell me why? I think because some devices are designed such that incidental contact with neutral (before the load) is possible under normal circumstances, which means (if the internal circuit in the device is not complete) you could get shocked if hot and neutral are swapped. An example of such a device is a plug-in light fixture with a screw-in bulb. You might easily touch the edge or side of the socket while there is no bulb in there. You are much less likely to touch the contact deep within the socket. So the fixture is wired to make the socket neutral and the contact hot.