{% extends "base.html" %} {% block title %}{% spaceless %}{% trans %}FAQ{% endtrans %}{% endspaceless %}{% endblock %} {% block forejs %} {% endblock %} {% block content %}
{% trans %}Frequently Asked Questions {% endtrans %}({% trans %}FAQ{% endtrans %})

{% trans %}What kinds of questions can I ask here?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Most importanly - questions should be relevant to this community.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Before asking the question - please make sure to use search to see whether your question has alredy been answered.{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}What questions should I avoid asking?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Please avoid asking questions that are not relevant to this community, too subjective and argumentative.{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}What should I avoid in my answers?{% endtrans %}

{{ settings.APP_TITLE }} {% trans %}is a Q&A site, not a discussion group. Therefore - please avoid having discussions in your answers, comment facility allows some space for brief discussions.{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Who moderates this community?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}The short answer is: you.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}This website is moderated by the users.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The reputation system allows users earn the authorization to perform a variety of moderation tasks.{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}How does reputation system work?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Rep system summary{% endtrans %}

{% trans MAX_REP_GAIN_PER_USER_PER_DAY=settings.MAX_REP_GAIN_PER_USER_PER_DAY, REP_GAIN_FOR_RECEIVING_UPVOTE=settings.REP_GAIN_FOR_RECEIVING_UPVOTE, REP_LOSS_FOR_RECEIVING_DOWNVOTE=settings.REP_LOSS_FOR_RECEIVING_DOWNVOTE|absolute_value %}For example, if you ask an interesting question or give a helpful answer, your input will be upvoted. On the other hand if the answer is misleading - it will be downvoted. Each vote in favor will generate {{REP_GAIN_FOR_RECEIVING_UPVOTE}} points, each vote against will subtract {{REP_LOSS_FOR_RECEIVING_DOWNVOTE}} points. There is a limit of {{MAX_REP_GAIN_PER_USER_PER_DAY}} points that can be accumulated for a question or answer per day. The table below explains reputation point requirements for each type of moderation task.{% endtrans %}

{% if settings.WIKI_ON %} {% endif %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_VOTE_UP}} {% trans %}upvote{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_LEAVE_COMMENTS}} {% trans %}add comments{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_VOTE_DOWN}} {% trans %}downvote{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_CLOSE_OWN_QUESTIONS}} {% trans %}open and close own questions{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_RETAG_OTHERS_QUESTIONS}} {% trans %}retag other's questions{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_EDIT_WIKI}} {% trans %}edit community wiki questions{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_EDIT_OTHERS_POSTS}} {% trans %}"edit any answer{% endtrans %}
{{settings.MIN_REP_TO_DELETE_OTHERS_COMMENTS}} {% trans %}"delete any comment{% endtrans %}
{# {% if settings.EMAIL_VALIDATION %}

{% trans %}how to validate email title{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}how to validate email info with {{send_email_key_url}} {{gravatar_faq_url}}{% endtrans %}
{% endif %} #}

{% trans %}what is gravatar{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}gravatar faq info{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}To register, do I need to create new password?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}No, you don't have to. You can login through any service that supports OpenID, e.g. Google, Yahoo, AOL, etc."{% endtrans %} {% trans %}"Login now!"{% endtrans %} ยป

{% trans %}Why other people can edit my questions/answers?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Goal of this site is...{% endtrans %} {% trans %}So questions and answers can be edited like wiki pages by experienced users of this site and this improves the overall quality of the knowledge base content.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If this approach is not for you, we respect your choice.{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Still have questions?{% endtrans %}

{% trans %}Please ask your question at {{ask_question_url}}, help make our community better!{% endtrans %}

{% endblock %}