When flagging a question as Off Topic I have to hope the the moderator reviewing the flag spots the same problem I do. I'd like to be able to specify a reason for a question being off topic. This way we can point to specific areas of the FAQ to clarify my reasoning for flagging off topic.
Is there merit to this request?
This way we can point to specific areas of the FAQ to clarify my reasoning for flagging off topic.
If your intent to make clear about reason why you're flagging/voting to close and ensure that the OP sees why you're voting to close, then it's best to leave a comment. Your flag message contents are confidential and visible only to Mods. Once you've left a comment, go by the usual, Flag -> It doesn't Belong here -> Off-topic route.
Otherwise, as mentioned the other route is flag -> it needs ♦ moderator attention -> other -> enter your comment - but in this case, you're telling this only to the Mod who's acting on this ( and other Mods who might investigate the question) instead of guiding the OP as to why he shouldn't be asking such a question
