Questions tagged [answers]
For questions about answers: how to answer, whether specific answers are appropriate, and so forth.
5 questions from the last 30 days
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Link provided when answer is automatically converted into a comment should mention the feature and its triggers
As per title, the page linked to when an answer is automatically converted into a comment doesn't mention automatic conversion of answers into comments.
This feature may be helpful, but it ...
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Why is it difficult to compute the number of views a question received after an answer was posted?
I was reading this thread to see how views on answers are calculated and added to the people reached counter. I couldn't understand the reason for this point:
Plus, we can't really even count the ...
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Reviewing Low Quality Answers by New Users that Should be Comments
Sometimes, while I am reviewing posts in the low-quality posts queue, I come across some answers by new users that are actually meant to be comments, i.e., they either ask for clarification of the ...
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How long should I wait before posting a second answer to a question I have already answered?
When I have just answered a question and a second approach strikes me a few minutes later, should I post it right away or wait for some time? Is it acceptable if I post it a few minutes later? I would ...
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Say "this answer", better than "this post"
Say "This answer is hidden", and "you deleted this answer". Better than "this post...", yes, even if technically answers are also posts.
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