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You can now Flag for Improvement! This handy new link located on the left in the menu area allows you to mark a Q&A as one that could use some TLC. This is especially useful when you are in a hurry or simply don't have the knowledge required to improve an answer. When you click on the link, you are presented with a pop up. You can choose one or more of the options listed and even place a detailed comment as to why you are marking an answer as needing improvement. These flagged Q&As (little outlaws!) can be accessed here or you can Browse by Category and see only those Q&As in a particular topic area. See something you want to clean up? Simply click on the Q&A, select Improve Answerand make your improvements. When you are done editing, remove the flags and comments related to the changes you made by clicking off the little checked boxes or selecting Edit Flags. So the next time you come across something questionable or in need of some help, don't turn a blind eye - remember to Flag for Improvement.
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How many flagged questions are on WikiAnswers?
The number of flagged questions is constantly changing. As of July 21, 2017, there are approximately 129,991 flagged questions and answers on WikiAnswers.
Why isn't flagged for inferior answer quality on the flagged list on Wikianswers?
You can't it is automatically flagged by Litterbot.
What does it mean if a question is automatically flagged?
It means that is has been flagged by a wikianswers bot because there is offensive or otherwise inappropriate material in the answer.
What does the bot UnflaggingStrength do?
UnflaggingStrength is a WikiAnswers bot that is helping to manage flagged answers.
Which category has the most flagged questions on WikiAnswers?
At any given time, Uncategorized will most likely have the most flagged questions due to the sheer volume of questions in that category.
Where does the link -Flagged for Improvement- lead to?
It doesn't actually 'lead' anywhere. 'Flagged for improvement' simply puts a marker in the question - to signify either the question or the answer needs editing. It's like a teacher putting a sticker with 'see me' written on a pupils work.
Are WikiAnswers fair and balanced?
WikiAnswers are the individual opinion or information from the person answering the question.Questions can be flagged for improvement if they appear to present only one side of an issue. That will allow other users and supervisors to add or correct the information.Beware some user's may post unrevalent things to your question and some might just write down random stuff.
How do you get flagged on WikiAnswers?
You, yourself as a user don't exactly get flagged on WikiAnswers. You can have your account reported by a user, though, if they click on the "Report abuse" link on your profile, your message board or even your contributions. However, your answers can get flagged by other users or by the bots on this site if they detect gibberish, websites, profanity, long answer changed, etc. Other users can flag your answers (or questions) if they feel something is missing or needs changing.
Why did you get flagged?
If your answer was flagged on WikiAnswers, it could mean several things:bad spelling or grammarnot enough detailbadly structuredone-sidedthere is inflammatory or bad languageit contains a phone numberit contains a web addressI would recommend reading the Style Rules on WikiAnswers for how to answer questions properly. See the 'related links' for a link to this question.
Why can't you flag a question on WikiAnswers?
Only answers can be flagged for improvement such as spelling or grammar clean-up. If a question is offensive, the fastest solution is to contact a WikiAnswers Supervisor by posting on the Report Vandalism and Abuse board of the Community Forum. You can also use the 'report abuse' button which is just above the question. Of course, you must be logged in and be a user in good standing to be able to flag a question.
What are you supposed to do with the 'Flagged Questions' on WikiAnswers?
Flagged questions are ones that we need to improve. So, if you see something that is flagged and you want to work on it, check and see what it was flagged for, and then fix whatever it is. If you don't know, then run through the major things... check the spelling, check to see if it was copied and pasted from another site, check to make sure it isn't just spam or vandalism, or just a wrong answer.
What is the most productive way to improve WikiAnswers?
Improving WikiAnswersOpinions from our users:I would say categorizing and cleaning up flagged answers.
