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Why did a moderator ask me not to respond so much to answers in my Ask MetaFilter question?

Over time, we've found that Ask MetaFilter works best when a person simply asks a question and "listens" to the answers that are posted. If the poster of the question gets into a lot of back and forth with the people answering, it tends to lead an argument or inhibits others from answering.

There's no strict rule about how many times an asker should respond. Just try to keep it to a minimum, such as clarifying a few aspects, not adding a lot of new information.
(tags: ) February 23, 2025 - permalink - back to questions

How do I mark my question as "answered" (e.g. green check mark)?

Once you've selected a comment or comments as a best answer by clicking on the "Mark as best answer" link next to a comment, your AskMe question will show up with a green check mark on the main page. It's fine to choose best answers whenever you want, but some people may see your question as "answered"if you choose best answers early.
(tags: ) December 29, 2009 - permalink - back to questions