0
The role of question discussion boards is fairly clear to regular users of the site. Sometimes you need to discuss how a question should be answered, or ask for clarification about what the question is asking, etc. It's very handy to have a space for this separate from the answer space, which is not intended to be interactive.
Personal message boards
The role of the personal message boards is more fuzzy. It's a softer community reason. We want to enable WikiAnswer contributors to discuss anything they want to discuss with each other (as opposed to the question discussion board, which is merely for discussing one specific Q&A). A personal board can be used for pretty much anything. Maybe you want to thank a person for all their great answers, or ask them about themselves, etc. It's the most (only!) free-form space for users of this site.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can people look at your message boards on WikiAnswers?
Yes. Message boards are public and anyone can see them.
Why can't i message on WikiAnswers?
Wikianswers uses public message boards on each user's profile to communicate.
What can you do to get a friend here and how can you go about it?
WikiAnswers is not a social networking or chat site. Although you can potentially get to know someone by writing back and forth on the message boards this is not the purpose of WikiAnswers and it does not condone using the message boards as chat rooms or friend finders. The message boards are to be used to discuss WikiAnswers questions, answers, procedures, rules etc.
When will WikiAnswers add new forums?
WikiAnswers has message boards connected with answers, and there are message boards for individual users. In November 2008 we will roll out a new discussion forum where all members of the site can congregate.
Why wont it let you talk with anyone on WikiAnswers?
You can talk on the message boards and in the forum. Though wikianswers is not a chat site.
Where are the rules for the WikiAnswers message boards?
the rules are in the top bar search for rules and you will see it under terms and conditions.
Is there a way on WikiAnswers to send a private message that people cannot see?
At the moment there is no private message system, but we are looking into revamping Message Boards.
Do user discussions count as contributions on WikiAnswers?
Message Boards and Question Discussions both count as community contribution points on WikiAnswers.
What is the chatting policy on the WikiAnswers message boards?
Chatting on Message BoardsIn the past, idle chatter on the WikiAnswers' user message boards was frowned upon, and in extreme cases, received a block from using WikiAnswers' services at all - particularly if the user(s) involved made no real contribution to the WikiAnswers Q&A or community. Now, chatting is allowable on user message boards, except for extremes - which may receive the attention of a Supervisor with a warning message. WikiAnswers was not intended to be used as an IM (instant messaging) service all day long, so that would be an extreme. However, we would still like to have you participate and contribute quality answers or contributions to the site! Community is a part of WikiAnswers.
Why are the message boards not private?
(Not-So) Private MessagingThe message boards on WikiAnswers were originally created as public message boards in the same format as the rest of the Wiki. Since we are a Wiki, everything within WikiAnswers is public and open to public contributions. However, WikiAnswers has begun to evolve into a more community-driven, social Q&A site. Some features of WikiAnswers have become private for only one (specific) registered user to have access to edit, such as their own profile. As WikiAnswers continues to turn more towards community, more things will be privately accessible by the registered user, and not open to the entire public - one of which may eventually be the private message boards.
How do you view other WikiAnswers Contributors' message boards?
Go to the user you want (or type in wiki.answers.com/Q/user:-The user-). Then click add a message to -the user's- message board.
Is there any chat on WikiAnswers?
Wiki Answers is not a chat site. Though, there are Message Boards where you can correspond with other users.
