Questions tagged [support]
Use this tag for requests for assistance with tools and other features on the Stack Exchange Network. This includes understanding how features work and why they work that way, or how to better use them.
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Can you see images? Should I/we report an outage somewhere?
[Edit: I can again see the images today on 5th August '24]
[Edit2: Whoops, false start! Apparently I can now see the images under the link Realistically randomize Rubik's Cube that I reported here and ...
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Moderator Agreement Archive
Since there is no archive of moderator agreements in Meta Stack Exchange, I have created this post. You can go through the previous versions of the Moderator Agreement in the answers.
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Moderator Agreement Version 3 missing
I opened https://meta.stackexchange.com/legal/moderator-agreement/versions/3 and this was displayed:
What happened to the Moderator Agreement V3?
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API returns reputation history events for deleted posts, yet no post_deleted events are included. Why? Bug? What do I do?
This SE API request for user 30382 of Mathematics site returns the following items:
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{"reputation_history_type":"post_downvoted","reputation_change":-2,"post_id&...
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Does SE plan to decline providing future versions of the data dumps to individuals who may use or share it for training LLMs?
The recent changes to data dump requires an agreement (emphasis is mine):
I understand that this file is being provided to me for my own use and for projects that do not include training a large ...
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How do I use the current version of the GDPR form to request a data export?
Previously, in 2019, in this answer a process of requesting a dump of your export was documented. Since then, the design of the site was changed, and the current data request form isn't very clear ...
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Additional licenses for Creative Commons contributions
Some framing around content licensing...
As a content creator who contributes to the data repository that is Stack Overflow/Stack Exchange, authors maintain ownership of their works, even though their ...
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How can I contact support?
I'm new here and haven't found a way to contact support.
Since I can't participate in the chat yet this is my only option.
So please could you tell me how I can contact the support here?
A moderator ...
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Could the new picture hosting system be bringing up thumbnails?
On some questions on DIY.SE, such as this one, when clicking on the decently-sized and detailed pictures in the question:
Very tiny and un-zoomable pictures like thumbnails show, instead of big-size ...
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Why does the suggested edit queue have a fixed size, and can we delete that list items? [closed]
Stack Exchange sites have a suggested edit queue, visible to the users who have the edit questions and answers privilege.
How to delete one for edit queue element
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Complicated site for users. Can this be simplified? [closed]
First time logging into this with everything you click on it leads you to another thing to login into or sign up to. It is unclear and not user-friendly. All I want to do is ask a simple question then ...
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Where is the scope of each Stack Exchange site displayed? [duplicate]
I am struggling to find the scope of the Stack Exchange sites.
It really should be displayed right on the welcome page / home page of each site (but it isn't). This would guide users and contribute to ...
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Do the new Data Dump terms of use allow commercial use NOT involving LLMs?
Announcing a change to the data-dump process says that the data dump download will be gated behind the following checkbox:
"I understand that this file is being provided to me for my own use and ...
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Ranked: To be or not to be
There seems to be a bug in the all time user reputation leagues.
I am simultaneously ranked and not currently ranked:
I am not Schrödinger's cat. What is going on?
Steps to reproduce for my profile:
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Profile User ID 195420 does not appear in query result for Blender Stack Exchange users
I'm trying to query out potential profile spam on Blender Stack Exchange using the following query on https://data.stackexchange.com/blender/query/new. It's not perfect since I'm still just testing ...
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How do I delete an image which was uploaded using the image uploader, but isn't included in any post? [duplicate]
If you copy an image and paste it into the Stack Exchange editor while creating or editing a Question or Answer, the image will be automatically uploaded to SE's image hosting service.
Is there a way ...
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Has the text describing the Reviewer Stats changed recently? [duplicate]
Has the text describing the Reviewer Stats changed recently? For example: this suggested edit
Currently, it is: "XXXXX has NN edit suggestions approved, NN edit suggestions rejected, and NN edit ...
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(COMPLETED) Site maintenance - Tuesday, July 23rd 2024, 8 PM - Midnight ET (12 AM - 4 AM UTC, Wednesday July 24 2024)
[UPDATE] Network site maintenance has been completed.
We have planned network maintenance that may impact all Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange sites. The window is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd ...
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Don't understand the message "Highly active question" [duplicate]
I don't understand the message which puts
If this is somehow protecting this question, why it gives reputation (Earn 10 reputation) instead of removing it or requiring a minimum of reputation to ...
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Is it possible to link to a tags search result?
At times, when writing a meta post, I find linking to a tags search result (i.e 'within' x.stackexchange.com/tags/) would exactly cover the tags I am talking about in the post (e.g. the results of the ...
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Anonymity of Bounties?
Is there any option, and if not then why, where the person raising a bounty can remain anonymous? That is the name of the person will not be shown if they choose to do so, even if the bounty is on ...
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Why are some images rendered correctly and some not?
Since yesterday (?), I noticed that some images show just fine on the Stack Exchange sites but some don't.
For example, the uploaded image of this question on Cross Validated is shown like this (the ...
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Help center suggests requesting disassociation of content prior to deleting your account
I was perusing the help center articles and found How do I delete all my contributions?
I found this line:
However, we can offer one option instead: you may contact us and request that we ...
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Why do some comment replies using the @username convention fail to work? [closed]
When I reply to a comment, I try to follow the @username convention. It almost always works fine. But sometimes it doesn’t work: i.e., I have to type out the username because it fails to appear in an ...
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How can I search for tags with that include a specified string in their Usage Guidance?
I would like to search for all tags (on Stack Overflow) that include some specific string in the Usage Guidance portion of their Tag Wiki. How can I do that?
Specifically I would like to search for ...
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read-only mode activated for me but seemingly it is not a maintenance thing
last night I was on Islam.stackexchange that I was suddenly logged-off by the site, and a bar appeared at the top saying:
This site is currently in read-only mode. We’ll return with full
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Is the company selling our Personal Information or not?
While once again reviewing the Data Request page looking for an answer to my ignored concerns, I stumbled on the current revision of the Privacy Policy page.
In its first paragraph the policy reads:
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In which case(s) are the uploaded animated gifs being resized?
I read:
The limitations are mostly imposed by third-party systems we use during the image upload process, and also when resizing animated gifs. [Troy Gould]
In which case(s) are uploaded animated ...
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Area 51-- Can't receive Email Verifications [duplicate]
I can't receive email for verification in Area 51 after repeated attempts of clicking.
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Moderator Agreement notice disappeared without dismissing it
There was a banner with a new moderator agreement information.
I didn't dismiss it (and I didn't yet accepted new Agreement), but it has disappeared now.
Is it expected behavior? Actually I'm waiting ...
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What's the rationale behind placing a limit on uploaded gifs in terms of pixels? (instead of bytes or frame dimensions)
I read:
Image uploads are limited to 50 megapixels; please use a smaller image
What's the rationale behind placing a limit on uploaded gifs in terms of pixels? (instead of bytes or frame dimensions)
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How can a user with no activity make a 5-year-old Stack Overflow question "active"?
A 5-year old question on Stack OverFlow, Page Navigation not working on the final for loop iteration, is currently showing as "Active" (AND displays at the top of the list) under the tag &...
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Cloudflare challenge on API and WebSocket traffic used for AI Analysis
Currently, there's a reproducible issue with Cloudflare blocking (via user/browser challenge as in this question) all API and WebSocket traffic from several sources. This is impacting the AI analysis ...
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How can one search for a word that was removed during an edit?
I'd like to search for a word that was edited out of one of my questions. I don't know which question. How can one search for a word that was removed during an edit? (Input: word; output: list of ...
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Some user which is not a staff now but show a “white” staff indicator in user card [duplicate]
Like for this answer (Employee profiles are now marked with a “Staff” indicator)
When I scroll down the answer, it brings me to the user card of the OP. See the picture below:
The user Catjia is not ...
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I accepted the updated moderator agreement yesterday; why do I have to accept again?
Yesterday some moderators on the site I moderator accepted updated Moderator Agreement, some - declined. But as of today all these outcomes are cleared. We all see the Moderator Agreement as it's not ...
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What is the process by which Moderators can determine the Moderator Agreement has been violated?
To trigger this process, a moderator must send a “Community Emergency” report through the Contact Form detailing:
The exact nature of the situation that has violated the Moderator Agreement;
Which ...
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How do I change my Stack Exchange/Overflow account email and use it to sign in? I expect my new email to be my signin email after email verification
I changed my Stack Overflow account email under profile/email settings and verified my new email address from my email account. However, I am unable to sign in with the new email. The old email still ...
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On what site can I ask about guidelines for image detection model [duplicate]
I have 20,000 plus images of art (paintings, sculptures, jars, etc). My goal is creating a computer vision model that, from an input (photo), identifies the exact same piece of art and returns its id, ...
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What does `[Text]` refer to in the no-alt-text warning message?
What does [Text] refer to in the no-alt-text warning message?
Screenshot taken on https://ell.stackexchange.com/
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Whatever happened to the rollout of the 'new' editor?
I honestly got reminded of this by this post and I've been interchangeably using different editors on the network. I'd love to know what the status of the stacks editor is, and what future plans on it ...
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“0 edit suggestions canceled” in review stats: what is that used for, is it not same as “rejected edit”?
I recently saw this in any of my edits in the “editor stats”:
user1176409 had 95 edit suggestions approved, 10 edit suggestions rejected, and 0 edit suggestions canceled.
I was surprised when I saw ...
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Intermittent Stack Overflow website connectivity issues
I'm trying to browse stackoverflow.com through my company's internet, and often the website fails to open.
We reviewed the company's firewall but there are no rules to prevent from reaching the ...
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Does Stack Exchange not have an issue tracker?
I have been witnessing a few (different) bugs/problems on Stack Overflow and probably other Stack Exchange websites, but haven't found an issue tracking system. There is a Contact Us link in the ...
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Is a new comment format for duplicate votes being tested?
I just cast a couple of duplicate votes on Ask Ubuntu and got this exceedingly verbose comment posted on my behalf:
This question is similar to: ... If you believe it’s different, please edit the ...
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API - associated sites doesn't return meta.stackoverflow.com [duplicate]
I'm using the https://api.stackexchange.com/2.3/users/<account_id>/associated API call to get the list of my associated stack exchange sites. But it doesn't return meta.stackoverflow.com. ...
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What amount of time is between submitting a post to review queue and until the post is getting reviewed?
Is there a rule for posts that are in repeated review for how much time is between editing and submitting for review and a review being started?
Is there a defined wait time until a review can be ...
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Why is the API method for statistics not accessible?
Why is https://api.unix.stackexchange.com/1.1/stats not accessible?
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Can people still answer my questions if I delete my account?
I know if I delete my account, my question still remains.
Can people still answer my questions if I delete my account?
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Why can't I ask a question on Stachexchange's main site? [duplicate]
I'm new to Stackexchange. I assumed that I can ask general questions on the main site but this doesn't seem to be the case. I have to first choose a group or specific Stackoverflow site before I can ...
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