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There is no easy way to merge categories at this time. If you think that two categories should be merged, you can write to WikiAnswers @ Answers.com (without spaces) and request it.
Another possibility is that you have run into a "mirror" category, where the same category with the exact same questions shows up in two different places within our category tree. We do this sometimes to make them easier to find if they are popular in different areas.
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How many main categories are in WikiAnswers?
There are 22 Main Categories on WikiAnswers.
Who has the power to merge questions on WikiAnswers?
Supervisors can merge questions on WikiAnswers. You can notify Supervisors through the Community Forum, which is checked regularly. It will help if you include the URLs for the questions you think should be merged and we'll take care of it.
Who sets up the actual categories on WikiAnswers?
Various members of the Community Development team create new categories on WikiAnswers.
Can non-Supervisors merge questions on WikiAnswers?
No, they can't. They can, however, suggest a merge.(See the Related question for details.)
Is the database of questions and their categories and answers available for download from WikiAnswers?
No, you cannot download WikiAnswers' questions, categories, and answers from WikiAnswers. WikiAnswers is solely on the internet, and cannot be downloaded. The WikiAnswers database will always remain on the internet, and for a good reason.
What should you do if WikiAnswers does not merge the similar questions that you have recommended a merge for?
If you believe that two questions should be merged, but the recommendation for one did not seem to work, contact any Supervisor or Community Assistant on WikiAnswers. They can merge questions very quickly for you if they are, indeed, similar enough.
What happens after you recommend to merge a question on WikiAnswers?
The request is sent to the Community Assistants who decide whether the merge is a good one or not.
How can you search the categories on WikiAnswers?
Click on the "Browse Categories" link under "site tools"
How many new categories are requested on WikiAnswers a day?
On average, about two to three categories are requested every day on WikiAnswers. Categories are usually reviewed weekly by Community Assistants. See related questions for more information on requesting categories.
How do you merge answers on WikiAnswers?
Only Supervisors have the ability to merge questions. Non-supervisors who reword questions may trigger a merge that will be sent to a Community Assistant for review. If the two questions should be merged, the CA will merge them.
Who supervises the most categories on WikiAnswers?
The Supervisor overseeing the most categories is probably Jason. He supervises around 605 categories!
What categories are needed for a supervisor on WikiAnswers?
If you click Browse Categories it should tell you the updated number's!
