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I propose to change the workflow so that a closure reason is required after suggesting migration. Namely,

1. Click "close" or "flag".

2. Click "off-topic".

   The dialog looks just like it does today, with one of the choices being

   ◉ This question belongs on another site in the Stack Exchange network

3. Choose a migration target site.

   The dialog looks just like it does today. (I'd add emphasis that it needs to be a high-quality question.)

4. Specify a closure reason.

   Flagging > Closing > Off-Topic > Migration > Closure Reason

   Why is this question off-topic for insert current site name here?

   ◎ Standard reason A
   ◎ Standard reason B
   ◎ Other (add a comment explaining what is wrong)

   The migration flag is cancelled unless a closure reason is given.

One disadvantage of this proposal is that the thought process is a bit backwards: normally, one would classify a question as off-topic before suggesting migration.

I propose to change the workflow so that a closure reason is required after suggesting migration. Namely,

1. Click "close" or "flag".

2. Click "off-topic".

   The dialog looks just like it does today, with one of the choices being

   ◉ This question belongs on another site in the Stack Exchange network

3. Choose a migration target site.

   The dialog looks just like it does today. (I'd add emphasis that it needs to be a high-quality question.)

4. Specify a closure reason.

   Flagging > Closing > Off-Topic > Migration > Closure Reason

   Why is this question off-topic for insert current site name here?

   ◎ Standard reason A
   ◎ Standard reason B
   ◎ Other (add a comment explaining what is wrong)

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   Vote to migrate Cancel

   The migration flag is cancelled unless a closure reason is given.

One disadvantage of this proposal is that the thought process is a bit backwards: normally, one would classify a question as off-topic before suggesting migration.

I propose to change the workflow so that a closure reason is required after suggesting migration. Namely,

1. Click "close" or "flag".

2. Click "off-topic".

   The dialog looks just like it does today, with one of the choices being

   ◉ This question belongs on another site in the Stack Exchange network

3. Choose a migration target site.

   The dialog looks just like it does today. (I'd add emphasis that it needs to be a high-quality question.)

4. Specify a closure reason.

   Flagging > Closing > Off-Topic > Migration > Closure Reason

   Why is this question off-topic for insert current site name here?

   ◎ Standard reason A
   ◎ Standard reason B
   ◎ Other (add a comment explaining what is wrong)

The migration flag is cancelled unless a closure reason is given.

One disadvantage of this proposal is that the thought process is a bit backwards: normally, one would classify a question as off-topic before suggesting migration.

I propose to change the workflow so that a closure reason is required after suggesting migration. Namely,

1. Click "close" or "flag".

2. Click "off-topic".

   The dialog looks just like it does today, with one of the choices being

   ◉ This question belongs on another site in the Stack Exchange network

3. Choose a migration target site.

   The dialog looks just like it does today. (I'd add emphasis that it needs to be a high-quality question.)

4. Specify a closure reason.

   Flagging > Closing > Off-Topic > Migration > Closure Reason

   Why is this question off-topic for insert current site name here?

   ◎ Standard reason A
   ◎ Standard reason B
   ◎ Other (add a comment explaining what is wrong)

   The migration flag is cancelled unless a closure reason is given.

One disadvantage of this proposal is that the thought process is a bit backwards: normally, one would classify a question as off-topic before suggesting migration.

I propose to change the workflow so that a closure reason is required after suggesting migration. Namely,

1. Click "close" or "flag".

2. Click "off-topic".

   The dialog looks just like it does today, with one of the choices being

   ◉ This question belongs on another site in the Stack Exchange network

3. Choose a migration target site.

   The dialog looks just like it does today. (I'd tweak it so that each site links to the /help/on-topic page, and emphasize that it needs to be a high-quality question.)

4. Specify a closure reason.

   Flagging > Closing > Off-Topic > Migration > Closure Reason

   Why is this question off-topic for insert current site name here?

   ◎ Standard reason A
   ◎ Standard reason B
   ◎ Other (add a comment explaining what is wrong)

The migration flag is cancelled unless a closure reason is given.

One disadvantage of this proposal is that the thought process is a bit backwards: normally, one would classify a question as off-topic before suggesting migration.

I propose to change the workflow so that a closure reason is required after suggesting migration. Namely,

1. Click "close" or "flag".

2. Click "off-topic".

   The dialog looks just like it does today, with one of the choices being

   ◉ This question belongs on another site in the Stack Exchange network

3. Choose a migration target site.

   The dialog looks just like it does today. (I'd add emphasis that it needs to be a high-quality question.)

4. Specify a closure reason.

   Flagging > Closing > Off-Topic > Migration > Closure Reason

   Why is this question off-topic for insert current site name here?

   ◎ Standard reason A
   ◎ Standard reason B
   ◎ Other (add a comment explaining what is wrong)

The migration flag is cancelled unless a closure reason is given.

One disadvantage of this proposal is that the thought process is a bit backwards: normally, one would classify a question as off-topic before suggesting migration.