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When one question is merged into another on WikiAnswers what happens to the alternates of the existing question?
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∙ 12y ago
When merging a question with alternates into another question, the alternates of the merged question are merged into the alternates of the primary question.
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∙ 12y ago
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How do you batch merge in WikiAnswers?
Sadly, there is no supervisor power to batch merge questions yet. There is something similar to this, which is the split and merge feature in the 'Edit Alternates' section of any question. You can click that button to split and merge all selected alternates and move them to another question, all at once; however, the question must already be in the alternates to do so.
What is the meaning of a question which has many alternates?
Alternates are another way to ask the question. If a question has a lot of alternates, it means that the question can be worded in many different ways. An exception to this would be Catch-all questions, which are completely different.
Why are there alternates for questions on WikiAnswers?
Alternates are so that there is one answer for a question, regardless of the wording of which it is asked with. For example, the question 'What color is the sky' can also be asked as 'What is the sky's color'. It's the same question meaning, but with different wording. With alternates, all the different wordings are collected into one group, and a primary wording is chosen that is the same as all of the questions and has correct spelling/grammar. Then, when another user asks the question, no matter what wording they use, they will always arrive at the same answer.
How do you add alternate wordings to questions on WikiAnswers?
On the left toolbar, click on 'Edit Alternates' under the 'Question tools'. At the bottom of the page, under 'Add new alternate wordings', type in the question reworded. Also, alternate wordings are created by saying a question is the same as another when asking a new question.
What is the meaning of 'Edit alternates'?
It means to Move, Separate the Question or Move to Bad Spelling/Grammar Tier of the alternates of that question. An alternate is just another way of asking a question.Sometimes the alternates don't belong to the current question. Those should be either moved to another question, or split into a new question. The opposite of splitting is merging, and only supervisors can do that.Then there are the good and bad grammar tiers. If something is misspelled, uses poor grammar, makes no sense, or is a statement or a rant, then it belongs under bad grammar.Supervisors can also trash alternates in case they are truly undecipherable, cannot be answered, or violate the rules.
Why did this PC give a virus warning after clicking on another WikiAnswers question?
There may be a virus in your computer that got onto your computer from another website, or has been in your computer and has just been detected when you clicked on a WikiAnswers question. WikiAnswers questions do not give or contain viruses, so WikiAnswers, Answers, and ReferenceAnswers websites are out of the question.
Why is WikiAnswers such a piece of?
That should be answered with another question, "Why are you gay?"
How do you edit the text of badly spelled alternates?
Misspelling in an alternative question should be left. If another person uses the same incorrect spelling, they will (hopefully) be directed to this question.
What if you realize a question you asked is the same as another question?
You can request a supervisor to merge that question into the existing one.
What can you do if your number is falsely posted on wikianswers to take down the question or answer?
Mail any supervisor if you are having problems with another WikiAnswers user.
What is an alternate in WikiAnswers?
An "alternate" is another phrasing of the question, or the same question with spelling mistakes. These are "merged" into another question, so that if someone asks the question with one spelling or phrasing, they will be shown the main question and answer.
How do you get your question answered quicker on WikiAnswers?
You can ask another contributor, I tried that once and it really worked.
