Top Faqs

We have a curated list of frequently asked questions. The following questions will help new and existing users on our platform. Top FAQ questions include:
How to ask a good question? / What kinds of questions can I ask here?

Please read how to ask a good question.

What types of questions should I avoid asking?

First, make sure that your question is on-topic for this platform.

Avoid questions that are based on theory. Theory questions don't have an exact answer and this gets most questions off topic.

What should I avoid in my answers?

Please avoid holding debates in your answers as they tend to dilute the quality of the site. For brief discussion, or to thank members for their answers, please post comments, not answers.

How do I write a good answer?

Please read how to write a good answer

Who moderates this community?

The short answer is: you. This website is moderated by the users. Points system allows users to earn rights to perform a variety of moderation tasks.

How does the point system work?

When a question or answer is voted up, the user who posted it will gain points. These points serve as a rough measure of the community trust in that person. Various moderation tasks are gradually assigned to the users based on those points.

For example, if you ask an interesting question or useful answer, it will likely be voted up. On the other hand, if the question is poorly worded or the answer is misleading - it will likely be voted down. Each up-vote on a question will generate 6 points, whereas each vote against will subtract 6 points.

The following table lists points gained per activity:

Posting a question: 10 points
Selecting an answer for your question: 2 points
Per up vote on your question: 6 points
Per down vote on your question: -6 points
Limit from up votes on each question: 40 points
Limit from down votes on each question: -40 points
Posting an answer: 10 points
Having your answer selected as the best: 2 points
Per up vote on your answer: 8 points
Per down vote on your answer: -2 points
Limit from up votes on each answer: 120 points
Limit from down votes on each answer: -20 points
Limit from up votes on each comment: 80 points
Limit from down votes on each comment: 10 points
Voting up a question: 3 points
Voting down a question: 1 points
Voting up an answer: 3 points
Voting down an answer: 1 points
Add for all users: 10 points

The following table lists point requirements for each type of moderation task.

Voting on questions 50 points
Voting on answers 50 points
Voting on comments 50 points
Flagging posts 50 points

How to change my picture (avatar)?

The picture that appears in user profiles is called an avatar. To change the avatar do the following:

Log in/Select Edit Profile by clicking on your avatar(top right corner on desktop or bottom of page on mobile)./ Select file for avatar(sixth option down on page).

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