Ivo Flipse http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f7ae8c8fb83e502a854e2db3410f3827?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Ivo Flipse asked: Going to /review I've come across quite a few low quality posts from high rep users. Some of them even have quite a few upvotes, but clearly don't pass our current set of standards. How do you deal with this situation?
slhck http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9d96093408df0463815ff4d9b8a0c1a9?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG slhck answered: I would leave a comment telling the user to expand their post, back it up with links or other useful information. I don't care if it's a high rep user or if the person has just started on the site. In fact, I guess high rep users will respond to these kinds of requests very fast if they don't want to be seen posting low quality stuff ;)
Ivo Flipse http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f7ae8c8fb83e502a854e2db3410f3827?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Ivo Flipse asked: And if they argue that their post is in fact not of low quality? That if you want to know more, you should go and read the docs or browse Google
slhck http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9d96093408df0463815ff4d9b8a0c1a9?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG slhck responded: I'd probably try and edit the post myself and show how it's done. Leading by example, if possible, that is.
slhck http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9d96093408df0463815ff4d9b8a0c1a9?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG slhck continued: Perfect example from just right now: What is the maximum throughput of an IDE bus (ATA-3)?
- Ivo Flipse http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f7ae8c8fb83e502a854e2db3410f3827?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Ivo Flipse remarked: Well played :)
Oliver Salzburg http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ec198cb6fc38d98bb88dd390e0bed8e3?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Oliver Salzburg answered: On a case-by-case basis. High reputation does not necessarily equal quality contributions.
Daniel Beck http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/47a400884d886a87122398a6dc939081?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Daniel Beck answered: Comment of the posts, asking the user to improve upon the answer, as it's e.g. not useful in its current form.If such requests exist, maybe coupled with a negative score, deletion is likely. If I have the knowledge to make the post useful, I'll edit it in line with usual editing rules.
DragonLord http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27f497f619785fb64129b9472c101a5a?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG DragonLord answered: In most cases, I would post a comment to let the user know that it should be expanded or otherwise edited to increase quality. In simpler cases, such as link-only answers, I'll edit the post to add relevant content from the linked site. Of course, if the answer is meaningless, I'll just delete it.
soandos http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/de26d10a3e719508a41415aedabdfd36?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG soandos answered: I have notified them in chat if they are still active, but if they are not, then treat it like they are everyone else. You are not immune from moderation because you have more rep.
KronoS http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4d19fd706ffd7042d3b1749ff4fa9ae9?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG KronoS answered: the same way that I've been doing so. Assess the question and see if it's the root of the issue. If not, then comment to the OP to rectify. If I see that there's been no improvement over time and I can see NO value to the post, then delete.