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What gives a supervisor the right to edit WikiAnswers isn't this a bit communistic?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Supervisors have lots of rights on the site. Any user can work their way to show they are ready to become Supervisors. This system is not Communistic.
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∙ 13y ago
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How do you fix bugs and malfunctions on WikiAnswers?
If you discover bugs or malfunctions... contact a supervisor of the category where you found the problem (they're listed on the right of the screen). Either the supervisor may solve the 'problem' or they can report it to a higher level.
How can you alert a Supervisor to a harmful question on WikiAnswers?
If you come across a harmful or inappropriate question on WikiAnswers, please do message any active Supervisor or Community Assistant via their message board. Alternatively, email WikiAnswers @ Answers.com (remove spaces) and a Community Assistant will deal with the question. Finally, you can click the red "Report Abuse" button in the top-right hand corner of the question.
How can you apply for supervisor on WikiAnswers?
You can go to browse categories and click on which one you would like to supervise, then click "supervise this category" which will appear on the right side of the page.
Is Google or WikiAnswers better?
Wikianswers gives personal answers (sometimes). If you get the right answerer, you are guaranteed a correct - as far as we know - answer. Google just trolls the web pages.
Why can't Wikipedia and WikiAnswers be linked so that you can ask questions right on Wikipedia?
Well, Wikipedia is more of a search engine and gives you information. Wikianswers is there to help you if you have anything to ask.
How can you stop a contributor from changing your right answers on WikiAnswers?
If you believe that your answer is correct, but a contributor keeps spamming/changing the answer, let a supervisor know. They may be able to protect the question, and/or block the contributor.
How can you get a job at WikiAnswers?
Well, you don't really get a paying job here at WA, you are usually asked by another Supervisor if you would like to become a Supervisor. It is kind of something that is done by recommendations. If you have a lot of contributions, are a registered user, have quality answers, and know how to use a lot of the site tools you can become a Supervisor. If you see a category that does not already have a supervisor and you feel that you can be a Super for that category you can click on the link beside the questions that says " Can you supervise this category?" and right beside of it there will be a link in blue that says "Become a Supervisor". It is on the left side of the page. Community Assistants and Technical and Development staff work for WikiAnswers. The job posting page for a job on Answers.com is listed in the Related Links area below.
How long does it take to become a supervisor on WikiAnswers?
Well, you have to apply to be a supervisor. Then you have to complete certain tasks to become a supervisor. If you are interested in becoming a supervisor message Mystery Mania or other Supervisors for the contact information.Existing Supervisors are always looking for people to become Supervisors, so if someone's answering and other work appears to be quite good, sometimes a person will be asked to become a Supervisor without applying. That can happen very quickly for the right people, even within days of them starting to use the site.
Where is the world map of WikiAnswers supervisors?
Go to the 'Help Center' at the top right hand corner beside the language.Under 'Contributing', click on 'Who's who in the Supervisor's Community'.Or, you can click on the 'related link' to go straight to the page.
What do mentors on WikiAnswers do?
Mentors are basically Supervisor-trainers. A mentor helps new Supervisors with their new super powers, and how and when to use them. Mentors correct new Supervisors when they make a wrong action, and praise them when they do it right. Mentors are among the most knowledgable among the community, and know how to use every feature on WikiAnswers.
When you send a request to become a Supervisor on WikiAnswers how long does it take until you become one?
When you send a request to become a Supervisor (and you are 15 and have asked at least 3 questions, and made 15 edits and answers to questions), it may take about a week for a response to come to you. You may be asked to first join the SPA program, which is a program that is basically a training program to see if you have the determination or WikiAnswers skills to become a Supervisor. Your SPA program will take 1 month at minimum to complete, if you complete each task very promptly, so don't expect to become a Supervisor right away just because you filled out the application.
Are there ever curse words on WikiAnswers?
For a short time, there may be. WikiAnswers absolutely does not allow the use of offensive language anywhere on the site, so please remove the language from answers or report it to a Supervisor. You can also report questions and answers by clicking the red "report abuse" link above the question, on the right-hand side.
