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Dave
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Are batch script questions allowed on SU

Yes, it's nearly a dupe

Is batch script help allowed on superuser?
Preferred location for "shell scripting" questions

I've also read Inconsistent Mod response to migrating Excel questions between Stack OverFlow & Super User

I see a few batch file questions, meaning a question about the code itself, not how to run the application. According to the now dated posts I cited, these should be closed, but, based upon the number of VBa / Powershell and bat file questions which do not get closed, I'm wondering if that is still relevant.

The help section doesn't explicitly state an answer (and I guess it probably can't as it can't state every "it's not about X, it's not about Y etc"...

Is this area just a vague area? I've only been here at SU for about 1 1/2 years but, I'd have hoped things like this would be clear.

The question which prompted my question is How to compare 2 strings in batch and determine if variable is alphabets - it currently has 2 close votes, but I don't think it should have any.

Is there a definitive answer, or as per the last post I cited, does it just remain a 'grey area' where we can just continue to let the community to decide (Which will lead to inconsistencies IMO)?

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