Questions tagged [faq-proposed]
Proposals for new entries for the FAQ repository on this site should use this tag.
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How do I write a good bug report?
I've found a bug on the Stack Exchange network, and I want to write a Meta question bringing attention to it. How can I help my bug report get noticed and acted upon by the company/community?
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Are badges supposed to save between the different communities?
I noticed that on my account, on Math, Music and other Stack Exchange communities, the number of badges and my reputation were different. I tried searching this up on Meta but could not find anything ...
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Why do clear, accurate, appropriately detailed posts still get edited?
I've read "Why can people edit my posts? How does editing work?" in the Help Center, and I understand that what I post on the Stack Exchange network is licensed. So I don't doubt that others ...
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What is SE policy regarding potentially offensive screen names?
A user has chosen a screen name that could be construed as deeply offensive. Actually, aside from the possibility that it is intended as a joke (ie tongue-in-cheek), it can't be regarded as other than ...
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In a chat room, what are the full mechanics of being "in the room"?
In a chat room, what are all the mechanics around being listed as "in the room" or not?
The various states of being "in a room"
I know of at least three states that a chat user can ...
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Our site just graduated/launched/left beta! Do we need to do anything?
A bunch of sites on the network are graduating and losing the "beta" designation. This also enables more features like establishing migration paths and community ads. As a mod on a newly ...
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A[n] [In]complete Character-Limiting Guide to Stack Exchange
The Stack Exchange network user interface has a lot of forms, and subsequently, inputs with various character limits in place. Some of them are notorious (such as custom moderator flag character limit ...
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What are Badge IDs and where can I find them?
Badge IDs are, especially on older sites, very random.
What are Badge IDs?
Where can I find these IDs?
How can I reproduce this table in case of changes in the Badge system?
Who is going to profit ...
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What does the logo of each Stack Exchange site represent?
There are many sites on the SE Network that are based on different topics. From the question topics to the identity of each site's logo, what does it represent?
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On which Stack Exchange site can I ask customer service questions about product X or company Y?
On which Stack Exchange site can I ask questions like
When will [some new feature] for [some product] be released?
Where can I download an update for [some product]?
I'm getting errors when ...
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What's the difference between "bookmarking" and "following" a post?
Now that following posts (see also the prior announcement) is possible, I feel like this needs a canonical answer:
Question: What's the difference between "bookmarking" (formerly "...
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Changing the Code of Conduct to be more inclusive
I assume that Stack Exchange made its recent changes to the Code of Conduct in good faith and did not see that they were not as inclusive as they thought. That is reasonable; everyone has blind spots. ...
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How do I better protect myself on Stack Exchange?
This is a FAQ proposal. Its aim is to advise and better protect users across the Stack Exchange network but especially to users who can be as young as 13. It is hoped that this guide will help users ...
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A Pronominal Proposal
The recent Code of Conduct change and, more specifically, the associated FAQ (now deleted; Wayback Machine copy here) have not gone down well. (For the avoidance of doubt, linking to those does not ...
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Common reasons why your meta post may be negatively received
Alternative title: What kills meta
This post functions as a complement to How can I participate in meta and not die trying?
As you may already be aware, meta is one such grim place where disagreements ...
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