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Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 10:11

10-Jan-11 10:11

You mean force them to edit the OP or post a comment in reply to a comment or answer?

If so, good idea.

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AspDotNetDev10-Jan-11 10:37

AspDotNetDev

10-Jan-11 10:37

I don't think we should do that. I have answered myself in the past, and posted that answer as an answer.

Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 10:54

10-Jan-11 10:54

aspdotnetdev wrote:
and posted that answer as an answer.

Do you mean by that you accepted your own answer?

I actually believe that kind of defeats the system. My suggestion would be that one can modify ones question by adding the solution to the question and then mark the question as solved. I do see the point of course that sometimes one comes up with an answer to the own question, but making it open to gaining rep points also leaves an open door to abuse.

I hope I didn't misinterpret you intentions.
Feel free to communicate your thoughts on this.

Luc Pattyn10-Jan-11 11:08

Luc Pattyn

10-Jan-11 11:08

I disagree in principle. One should not define functionality based on possible misuse of the rep system. IMO one should define the functionality one wants to achieve without caring about rep points, then decide how to handle the rep aspects of it.

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Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 11:16

10-Jan-11 11:16

Agreed! I was just pointing it out to keep that in mind.
Maybe a hint to OP to either try to modify the question or add a comment to an existing answer would be sufficient.
Adding an answer to ones own question could also depend on points earned (Enquiry and Authority come to mind).

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AspDotNetDev10-Jan-11 12:33

AspDotNetDev

10-Jan-11 12:33

JSOP was talking about the ability to post an answer to your own question, not about accepting that answer or anything regarding reputation points. CP could easily programmatically make sure you get 0 reputation points for posting an answer to yourself (or accepting that answer). Though I think some of the most valuable contributions are by people who answer their own question... when they do so, it's like they've created a sort of tip/trick for anybody else with the same problem. Maybe make it worth less reputation points, but give some just for their effort. If somebody is going to game the system, there are ways to handle that already in place (e.g., the ability to delete answers).

Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 11:00

10-Jan-11 11:00

I'm with you on this issue!
Of course there are always exceptions you can come up with. As I already pointed out to aspdotnetdev I don't think one should be able to accept the own answer.
Maybe own answers should be allowed after a certain grace period has elapsed and when no answers with a sufficient voting have been entered.
Is that an acceptable proposal?

Chris Maunder10-Jan-11 15:35

Chris Maunder

10-Jan-11 15:35

We discussed this previously and our conclusion is that there's nothing inherently wrong with someone posting a question, waiting for an answer, and then when they find a solution (maybe elsewhere, maybe through trial and error) coming back and posting an answer in order to help others who may also have that question.

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thatraja10-Jan-11 15:55

thatraja

10-Jan-11 15:55

At least put an alert("Is this the answer/solution or comment(Any doubts regarding the answers)? If this is comment use the 'Add comment' link below the answers") while the Enquirer submitting Answers himself (But I didn't tried if already you put this alert) Chris. cheers.

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#realJSOP10-Jan-11 23:45

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10-Jan-11 23:45

I think it would be better to force them to edit their original question, and give them a way to indicate that they're posting a solution they found that isn't included in the answers already posted. The problem isn't that they erroneously get points for posting an answer - the problem is that they treat the question system as if it's a threaded conversation, and when they post answers in response to other people's answers, the people they're trying to respond to don't get a notification that the OP is trying to communicate with them.

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Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 9:12

10-Jan-11 9:12

As I have read in previous threads the recalculation of reputation points should be done by now. I'm still missing about 700 of those. Like where did they go? If the recalculation is still running please ignore my whining Smile | :)

Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 9:17

10-Jan-11 9:17

I was thinking the same!
(But about 1000 points light).

Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 9:19

Re: Lost participant points [modified]

10-Jan-11 9:19

Do you have any indication that the hamsters have finished their work yet?

Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 9:20

10-Jan-11 9:20

No, but I am sure #1 will be awakening from his tomb soon to inform us what the current state of play is.

modified on Monday, January 10, 2011 3:32 PM

Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 9:27

10-Jan-11 9:27

Since you often use words that are not (yet!) part of my vocabulary you had me actually looking up "awaening".
OMG did I feel stupid when I realized you meant "awakening" Laugh | :laugh:

Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 9:36

10-Jan-11 9:36

oops, sorry, corrected.

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Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 9:41

10-Jan-11 9:41

You are amazing Dave! In how many languages are you proficient then?

Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 9:46

10-Jan-11 9:46

I lived in Germany (Dortmund) for a while.
I have a smattering of French and Spanish, a little Cantonese (Only verbal, can't read it).
Latin and Ancient Greek, I can read Ancient Egyptian Cartouche, and a smidgeon of Old and Middle English.

Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 9:59

10-Jan-11 9:59

Ok, I asked a simple question and feel humbled once again.
I did have Latin and French in school but haven't had any chance to apply it seriously yet, especially Latin. Big Grin | :-D

Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 10:04

10-Jan-11 10:04

I find I use it mostly via science.
I am studying Evolutionary Biology, and find Ancient Greek useful for Physiogamy and Latin for Speciation.
About the only use left for them, other than appearing clever.

Quid quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!

Manfred Rudolf Bihy10-Jan-11 10:15

10-Jan-11 10:15

Hmmmmm, ya got me confused now Dave:
"Physiogamy means reading one's character by face and appearance"
What's that got to do with science? Sending me on a wild goose chase again? Laugh | :laugh:

Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 10:17

10-Jan-11 10:17

Oh good grief.

Physiology!

What the hell is wrong with me today?

Pete O'Hanlon10-Jan-11 10:21

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10-Jan-11 10:21

Errm - isn't it Quidquid?

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Dalek Dave10-Jan-11 10:26

10-Jan-11 10:26

Yes, but it looks like I am haing abad time tonight.