Questions tagged [flagging]
To ask about flags, how to flag, when to flag, how flags work, and explanation why flags are declined.
142 questions
2
votes
1
answer
57
views
Do we flag answers which offer nothing new [duplicate]
I know we can mark duplicate posts but, what if the answer is a duplicate because it's a combination of different answers (all from the answers on the same post)? Are we still to flag it?
- 25.4k
10
votes
3
answers
227
views
Should I flag questions as off-topic if they are already upvoted and answered?
I've just now found this question: Note taking softwares with fast searching?, which is already upvoted and answered. For me it's off topic as looking for software recommendation, should I flag it, or ...
- 21.9k
20
votes
1
answer
291
views
How to Report Cyclic Flagging?
This question is flagged as a duplicate of this question. However, that 2nd question is also flagged as a duplicate of the first.
How do I bring this to the proper individuals' attention?
- 319
3
votes
2
answers
113
views
Moderator Flag Etiquette?
I often come across "bad" answers ("not an answer" or LQ answer), that already have a canned comment. Those comments typically come from:
The LQP review queue, where you can select a canned ...
- 27.8k
9
votes
5
answers
121
views
Should a very old question asking for software recomendations be flagged?
The question mentioned is five years old, has no votes, and has three answers. Does its age preclude it from being flagged as a software-rec, or should it still be flagged?
- 357
3
votes
1
answer
57
views
Is all spam also rude or abusive?
I flagged a question as Spam. When I clicked on the Flag link again this is what it showed me:
I raised only the Spam flag, so is all spam automatically considered rude or abusive too? What is the ...
- 56.9k
26
votes
3
answers
295
views
Post was edited after I flagged for review
Yesterday, I came across an "answer" that was not an answer, so I flagged it as such. Shortly after, it was edited into an actual answer. The flag was declined with the reason "a moderator reviewed ...
- 1,435
14
votes
1
answer
320
views
Old "link-only answers" by a former moderator
When I report answers (new or old) that point to a link instead of answering the question on Super User, they get deleted or edited to reflect our policies.
However, I've tried to report this answer, ...
user33758
3
votes
2
answers
57
views
Flag obsolete question for closing
Yesterday, I posted https://superuser.com/questions/836446/why-is-flash-player-trying-to-load-flex-framework-rsls-swz-files-from-my-serve/836750#836750, and today I found that the problem was due to a ...
- 138
6
votes
1
answer
99
views
How to determine priority for duplicate questions [duplicate]
Recently while reviewing close votes, I've come across retrograde duplicate flags. That is, the older of the two questions was the one being closed. Is this kosher? Does original post date determine ...
- 12.8k
6
votes
2
answers
108
views
How to mark good comments that are left as answers by new users
While reviewing, I feel like I come across some great comments that users leave as answers due to there lack of privilege.
Is it better to:
Flag it as "not an answer"
Mark it for moderator review, ...
- 1,372
1
vote
1
answer
51
views
Was my "not an answer flag" for this answer not warranted?
I recently flagged this answer(The link is to the revision it was in when I flagged it) as "not an answer", and had my flagged marked invalid.
flags should not be used to indicate technical ...
- 1,430
1
vote
1
answer
61
views
Should I flag an answer which *tries* to answer the question, but is useless for this *particular* question [duplicate]
Going through the late answer review queue, I came across this answer. While it should normally be helpful ('root' and 'toor' should be the default username and password from what I recall), in this ...
- 1,430
5
votes
1
answer
52
views
Why was my VLQ flag rejected?
I have flagged this answer as very low quality and my flag was rejected.
VLQ's description is:
This answer has severe formatting or content problems. This answer is unlikely to be salvageable ...
- 57.9k
5
votes
1
answer
65
views
Why are generic flags not available for low score answers?
I've just tried to flag a low score answer as "Not an answer" and the only option available was "Needs ♦ moderator attention".
Why are generic flags not available for low-quality answers?
What'...
- 57.9k
2
votes
1
answer
84
views
How to mark non english questions/answers?
Right now I'm reviewing this answer and I don't know what to do:
https://superuser.com/a/792377/180465
(Oh sorry that post is now deleted. Anyway, my question still exists...)
The problem is - it's ...
- 2,556
4
votes
1
answer
69
views
Better understanding "not an answer" flags
I have flagged this post for not being an answer: Checking NVRAM on BootUp
The flag was declined, as "flags should not be used to indicate technical inaccuracies, or an altogether wrong answer". I am ...
- 1,893
4
votes
1
answer
103
views
Can we see the posts we (helpfully) flagged?
When I flag a post and the flag is deemed helpful, the post is usually deleted.
For example: https://superuser.com/questions/785287/how-can-i-protect-my-personal-folders-individually-with-password/...
- 1,893
1
vote
1
answer
44
views
Flag "options" disappear?
Not that I'm a "flag happy" person but if somethings only been flagged once, why are the flagging "options" a lot of times cut in half. I've noticed there's normally only 3 of the 6 flags "options" ...
- 1,372
5
votes
3
answers
114
views
Why can't I select any stackExchange site for migration?
It's really bugging me. There's a question that I believe belongs on a stackExchange site
which is not included in the list below:
Who has created that list anyway? Why can't I see any Search field?
- 4,620
2
votes
2
answers
63
views
How should I flag a question when two flags fit?
This question. Should I flag it that it belongs on SO? Or should I flag it as simply off-topic? It will likely be closed there. How should I flag this sort of question?
- 9,093
3
votes
1
answer
82
views
How is this question classed as 'an answer'?
I recently flagged this question as 'not an answer', but it has been disputed.
I understand that this is a user who wants to help (as said in their last line), but I don't understand the reason it ...
- 6,343
2
votes
0
answers
58
views
What's the deal with the "blatantly off-topic" close flag?
I don't remember there being a flag like this for some time (but then again, I haven't flagged a question as being off-topic for some time also). Searching MSE, MSO and here didn't turn up any ...
- 5,470
13
votes
0
answers
148
views
Am I using the "obsolete" flag wrong?
I have noticed that often, when I flag a comment as obsolete, a moderator declines it, so I am wondering if I am using it wrong.
I usually flag a comment as obsolete when, for example, another ...
- 3,385
0
votes
0
answers
61
views
Why is Helpful flag count in moderator election different from my profile
I did happen to find that Is there any particular reason why the flag counter on my moderator election nomination is different from what the flag counter on my profile says? has an answer that states ...
- 1,083
2
votes
0
answers
34
views
Under Review mode to show accepted answer along with the question, with 1st new posts, or late answers
More of a suggestion than a question I guess, but so be it.
I'm having to constantly Check the entire question when reviewing Late answers or First time new posts.
I understand it wouldn't make much ...
- 2,745
2
votes
1
answer
158
views
Is there any particular reason why the flag counter on my moderator election nomination is different from what the flag counter on my profile says?
The flag counter on my moderator nomination states that I have 364 helpful flags (as of the instant this question was posted). However, the counter on my user profile states that I have 535 helpful ...
- 1,851
16
votes
2
answers
411
views
Flagging a user
I have just flagged a post on Super User only to see the user was spamming about six posts. I flagged each, only to stumble upon another user doing the same thing. I flagged each post, but I was ...
- 4,314
6
votes
1
answer
151
views
Question review test - duplicate question flagging
I was reviewing questions from new users.
So, I got well known, one time Stack Exchange network hot question about broken RJ-45 plug presented to me as question from new user. My instant though was - ...
- 4,683
4
votes
1
answer
190
views
Bug permits me to flag an answer as "not an answer" multiple times
I was previously using this bug to my advantage, but now I'm being honest and reporting it. Anyway, normally, when you flag an answer as "not an answer" using the standard option and you have already ...
- 1,851
4
votes
1
answer
73
views
How am I supposed to flag a question for migration to another site?
So, here is the question. I think this question belongs to database admins but when I try to flag it, only meta, stackoverflow, serverfault, webapps and android stackexchange sites appear. Therefore, ...
- 3,846
2
votes
1
answer
80
views
"You have already flagged this post" tooltip shows up too late
I have just flagged an answer. I shouldn't be able to flag it again, but the Flag button is still visible. I can click it, choose any flag reason and click Flag answer. This is when I will be shown ...
- 57.9k
0
votes
1
answer
72
views
Flag your own question
It's funny that you can not only answer your own question, but also flag it.
Why one would do this? Why this possibility exists at all? Is it a joke?
- 1,133
3
votes
1
answer
86
views
"Not an answer" flag declined on answer that merely "clarifies" another answer
So I recently flagged this answer: https://superuser.com/a/662949/236545
Just to clarify, jumbo frames don't need to be enabled on ALL nodes in your network for them to work, only on the sending, ...
- 2,518
1
vote
1
answer
60
views
How long can a flag be active?
Once a flag has been sent through to the review queue will it ever expire?
I understand that at the time of writing there are 523 items that need review and 45 reviews performed today which means ...
- 3,969
2
votes
1
answer
91
views
What does active mean in the flag queue?
I notice that there's an block of bright pink with the words active next to my flag - what does it mean?
- 132k
4
votes
1
answer
65
views
What do you do if you feel a question was closed... But for the wrong reason?
I was looking at this question last night and flagged it as low quality.
It was later closed by a moderator, but because it was about a product or service recommendation.
The question doesn't ask ...
- 9,359
1
vote
2
answers
117
views
What is "not an answer" supposed to mean?
I wish there was some way to directly respond to mod comments on a flag... Anyway...
I was under the impression that "not an answer" encompasses "answers" that merely link to existing ones without ...
- 56.9k
6
votes
1
answer
82
views
Are there some penalties or drawbacks for having declined flags?
I'd like to know of there are some penalties or some other kind of drawback for having declined flags.
I ask this because when I find something in questions or answers that I consider to be worthy of ...
- 9,736
1
vote
1
answer
52
views
Flag for "Not an answer" should be re-worded [duplicate]
I flaged this answer as "Not an answer" due to the answer trying to explain product activation, where the question is about the process of performing the install.
The description for "Not an answer" ...
- 31.1k
6
votes
2
answers
101
views
How exactly are we supposed to treat duplicates of questions that have no upvoted/accepted answers?
I flagged a question as a dupe of another one. Why, when I could simply VTC? Obviously because I'm compelled to do so due to the stupid changes to "close as duplicate" (which predictably have lead to ...
- 56.9k
11
votes
2
answers
115
views
What happens to disputed flags?
Wondering what a disputed flag does to a user? I flagged a question, it is disputed, and now the question is closed. What happens to the disputed flag in my profile?
- 6,650
-1
votes
3
answers
147
views
Why aren’t my flags handled?
The last handled flag on my profile is from 21 February. None of the newer flags have been handled yet. Where are all the moderators?
- 8,315
9
votes
2
answers
523
views
How should trusted users deal with non-answers?
Shortly after earning 20k reputation, I've encountered a couple of non-answers and – out of habit – flagged both posts as not an answer.
Then, I've remembered my newly gained super powers,...
- 50.3k
7
votes
1
answer
229
views
"Question needs 0 votes to close", but I didn't cast a close vote
I just flagged this question as off-topic in /review, and got the popup
This question still needs 0 vote(s) from other users to close
I don't have 3000 rep; I didn't vote to close, just flagged it....
- 2,493
4
votes
1
answer
104
views
When should I flag something as "very low quality"?
The answer I am wondering about: Why is windows not able to create a system partition?
This answer does not apply to the question asked, and is not very good quality. I flagged it as low quality, and ...
- 9,093
2
votes
1
answer
48
views
Flagging answers on closed questions?
Just came across this question: Scheduled Tasks - Display the script. The OP might have accepted that "answer" since it pointed him to the proper solution, but clearly a link to a previous SU post isn'...
- 56.9k
1
vote
1
answer
72
views
Would it be possible to have comments that are flagged as offensive, immediately not viewable until they are moderated?
Example:
I'm relatively secure in my sexuality, and laughed more than anything. But, maybe it would be a good idea to have anyone with a reputation of over 1K be able to flag offensive content (...
- 6,045
1
vote
1
answer
46
views
Are those with access to moderator tools allowed to moderate their own posts?
As per the title, are mods (and non-mods with semi-mod powers due to high privileges) notified and/or allowed to moderate their own posts which others have flagged?
- 56.9k
11
votes
1
answer
209
views
What's the right flag if a link has malware
I flagged an obvious spammer whose site was blacklisted by google for malware. Its straightforward since it is spam on the other hand What would be the proper action if a legitimate user posts a link, ...
- 132k