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To ask about flags, how to flag, when to flag, how flags work, and explanation why flags are declined.

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What is "not an answer" supposed to mean?

I don't know what answer you're talking about, but, in general, "not an answer" means that the post does not answer the question (by itself). If you've flagged a post for exactly that reason, the fla …
Oliver Salzburg's user avatar
4 votes
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"Not an answer" flag declined on answer that merely "clarifies" another answer

I handled that flag. On closer inspection, you're right, it's not an answer.
Oliver Salzburg's user avatar
13 votes

Flagging a user

Flagging the posts is just fine. If we see 6 posts by a new/unregistered user flagged by 10 people, we know what to do. …
Oliver Salzburg's user avatar
7 votes

What happens to disputed flags?

Nothing happens for now. Moderators can see in your profile that you had flags disputed, that's about it. If this would happen quite a bit more, to the point where a substantial amount of your flags …
Oliver Salzburg's user avatar
4 votes

How to determine priority for duplicate questions

I agree with Mokubai. Generally, I prefer the older question, simply because it was here first. But if the newer question is better or has better answers, it is perfectly acceptable to close the olde …
Oliver Salzburg's user avatar
9 votes

Should a very old question asking for software recomendations be flagged?

Flag it. It should probably be removed.
Oliver Salzburg's user avatar
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Should I flag questions as off-topic if they are already upvoted and answered?

Flag it. Those questions should be removed (which is what I just did).
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