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Why are the question on linux not considered off topic?

Because they arn't. We have a wider scope. In one word ewoks. Computers are our scope, and so those things are not off topic for us
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Are questions about microcontrollers off topic?

It isn't on topic here except in the narrow aspect of where there's issues where a computer interfaces with the microcontroller, for example when programming it. There may be more specialised sites li …
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Is it opinion based to ask for reasons for a specific technical decision?

Its pretty much impossible to answer unless you're the person designing it. You should only ask practical, answerable questions based on actual problems that you face The answer might be something l …
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Are purely non-technical answers to technical problems on-topic?

I don't know. The FAQ says "questions about" - and nothing about answers. I think letting the metamoderation system handle how answers should be treated in this specific case should work. I think qu …
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Is SU the appropriate place to ask how hardware affects code?

As is - it's unclear what the question is. And without testable or at least sharable examples it's pretty hard to ask a clear question. You can certainly ask a question in the context of the software …
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How to delete a wrong post

You've got two questions that aren't on topic, and deletions are also one of the criteria for question blocks. Your association bonus ought to be a bit of a cushion, but no one really knows the questi …
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Closure of questions regarding pre-release/beta software

Well, ReactOS is perpetually in alpha and has been as long as I can remember it. Darned thing is brokenish, and a good many of these are bugs that should be reported to ReactOS developers rather than …
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My question was wrongly "put on hold" as "off-topic"

Its pretty broad. We don't do yes/no answers, we do answers in detail, and literally the only way to answer your question is with a hardware recommendation. So literally the only way to answer your …
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Why was I accused of spreading ransomware (and had my question deleted) for asking about sto...

Moab isn't a moderator. I do know all the moderators and can assure you none of them work for McAfee, as far as I know I feel like you're looking at the wrong comment - anti virus software tends to be …
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Internet Security on Super User

Well, internet security, in the context of your computer is quite often on topic. Lets talk about your question first - Its really not about computers. Its about people, and the mindsets behind pira …
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Why was this question deleted instead of closed?

It looks a lot like a spam seed to me. By deleting it quickly, it is taken out of circulation so the prospective spammer hopefully realises it's a waste of time. It's fine to assume people have good …
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How is my question about the Windows Registry off-topic?

"Add details and clarify the problem being solved. This will help others answer the question. You can edit the question." Is the close banner on the question. Its incredibly broad and talks about a …
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