Questions tagged [asking-questions]
For questions specifically about the process of asking questions on a Stack Exchange site.
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Why do my questions keep getting downvoted? [closed]
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Is it possible to demote "master" to a sub-branch (with its entire structure) and create a new master?
I have noticed that my last few questions both get edited and downvoted. That ...
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Is "required" tooltip on required fields legend required?
Recently the new "required" icon (a red star symbol) was added next to Title, Body, Tags words on Ask New Question page around all SE network. I think it's a good change for site UX. But do ...
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Browser issues workaround for the "Review Question" button not working? [duplicate]
Every so often on Safari (v16.2 - haven't tried other versions, and yes, I'm due for an update), the "Review Question" button doesn't do anything. Surprisingly, a page reload doesn't fix it ...
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Stack Exchange's stance on using AI to write questions
I have read Stack Overflow's current stance on AI generated content and understand the decision making process that went into deciding that AI generated content was not suitable for answering ...
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How should ask a question about involving a knowledge gap? [closed]
How should I post a question asking for help to identify a knowledge gap?
Currently, I have an issue related to database design. In the legacy database that I am now in charge of maintaining, I've ...
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Could users still get “This question body does not meet our quality standards”?
We have a faq for a system message: What can I do when getting “This question body does not meet our quality standards”?
As of October 2023, can the users get this message?
I'm asking because recently,...
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How do I get help with an issue involving an image which is meant to be confidential?
I was going to ask a question on a Stack Exchange website about why my website's SVG logo was appearing pixelated on my HiDPI screen in the Safari browser.
The logo in question is an original graphic ...
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Request for new user limitation: minimum character count to ask a question
Over at Worldbuilding we periodically receive new users who (not surprisingly) don't believe they need to take the tour or read the Help Center pages before they use the site. Call it being human... ...
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Tags should be markable as obsolete, and opted out of being suggested for new questions
I don't know what algorithm is being used to come up with tag suggestions, but it probably wouldn't be too hard to add a simple filter that blocks it from suggesting "obsolete" tags.
I ...
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How do I as moderator of beta community change content of top right block on our Ask a Question page? [duplicate]
We are a community still in beta after many years. Long ago I created a block on the top right of our Ask a Question page. How do I edit the content of that block as a moderator?
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The "Ask Question" page shows a "question ban" page to suspended users instead of showing that the user is suspended [duplicate]
When I was suspended on MSE, I tried to ask question while being suspended. The page showed:
I think it should show the "You are suspended" page or something like that. Currently this page ...
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On which sites is off-site research strongly encouraged or required, and for what types of questions?
My understanding has been that off-site research to find answers to a question before posting is generally not required to ask a question on a Stack Exchange site. Searching for duplicate questions ...
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Should I ask questions if I am on strike?
Recently, I've come upon a really interesting question and would like to see it answered. However, I have signed the strike letter which says
Until this matter is resolved satisfactorily, we will be ...
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Request layout change ("ready to post" on asking page)
Many Stack Exchange sites (not all) have a quality check when you try to post. It jumps to the top of the page and puts a box saying it is ready to post (or not). Then you have to scroll back down ...
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When should I ask why a question I asked was downvoted?
Once on Meta, I asked a quite badly received question and then asked why it was downvoted. My question: Why was my question - Why does downvoting mean 'no?' - downvoted? about why my other ...
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