{% 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 %}
{{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 %} |
{% trans %}how to validate email title{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}how to validate email info with {{send_email_key_url}} {{gravatar_faq_url}}{% 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 %}