Why do some good questions just disappear?

Why do some good questions just disappear?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

The 97% flagging them of took them down by filibustering them.
by

Related questions

Are we no longer allowed to post questions celebrating the achievment of 10K lurve?

Description : Are we no longer allowed to post questions celebrating the achievment of 10K lurve?

Last Answer : That can still be done in a private/public message.

What is scientifically sound, "everything in moderation" or "zero is the amount if it's bad for you"?

Description : What is scientifically sound, "everything in moderation" or "zero is the amount if it's bad for you"?

Last Answer : Ben Franklin quote, “Moderation in all things—including moderation.” I agree.

Why are there only 3 moderators?

Description : Why are there only 3 moderators?

Last Answer : Cuz it’s a shit job and nobody (who would appropriate) wants to do it.

Why would a question that is obviously spam be left in place by the moderators?

Description : Why would a question that is obviously spam be left in place by the moderators?

Last Answer : answer:Well, see yes, it is. But it is a ask-publicite trap. It attracts other spammers who might think they can pitch their own product to help solve the problem . As an added bonus, ... negates the effectiveness of the trap; kind of like wiring open the cage door because it might hurt something

Would there be interest in a "Hotness" ranking option in addition to the Active ranking?

Description : Would there be interest in a "Hotness" ranking option in addition to the Active ranking?

Last Answer : That’s should be tied to the exhibitionist award. Good idea.

Who do we clear up rumours with now?

Description : Who do we clear up rumours with now?

Last Answer : Very strange that you were met with brick bats from the mods, nowt wrong with asking for a bit of clarity.

I tried the Search, but can not find what I am looking for… can any older jellies help jog my memory? (see details)

Description : I tried the Search, but can not find what I am looking for… can any older jellies help jog my memory? (see details)

Last Answer : What was the topic of the question? Hands being bigger than faces?

Do Fluther Mods get a chunk of change, other fabulous perks, or are they strictly volunteers?

Description : Do Fluther Mods get a chunk of change, other fabulous perks, or are they strictly volunteers?

Last Answer : Totally voluntary.

Must we be so moderated ?

Description : Must we be so moderated ?

Last Answer : We do what we must because we can.

One of our users got nuked yesterday! What does it take to get banished by Fluther?

Description : One of our users got nuked yesterday! What does it take to get banished by Fluther?

Last Answer : Being a major douchebag.

Are we being moderated fairly?

Description : Are we being moderated fairly?

Last Answer : answer:I have struggled with them myself, but I finally learned the Mods here are very wise, good looking, and have excellent personal hygene. are they looking?

Can the moderator read your comments that are marked private in "comments to you "area?

Description : Can the moderator read your comments that are marked private in "comments to you "area?

Last Answer : answer:There are only two people (it's two or one, can't recall) who can and they only do it if someone has asked the mods to stop harassment/abuse and the like. So if you need help ... respected unless you're back there calling people names and threatening to poke their pets with sharp objects. ;)

Would if be better if the Mod's can Fix the minor errors (like spelling) without pulling the whole question?

Description : Would if be better if the Mod's can Fix the minor errors (like spelling) without pulling the whole question?

Last Answer : I've actually thought about this. On one hand, I think it would be, because then it wouldn't take so long for the question to go back up. On the other hand, I wonder if people would bother to make sure ... not one of all mods. Or maybe it is, I don't know, but I'll let them speak for themselves.

Have you noticed less moderation on Fluther recently?

Description : Have you noticed less moderation on Fluther recently?

Last Answer : I hate it. Thanks for asking.

When i first encountered this site the moderation sickened me, what has changed, me or the moderation?

Description : When i first encountered this site the moderation sickened me, what has changed, me or the moderation?

Last Answer : you most likely.

Is this site too heavily moderated?

Description : Is this site too heavily moderated?

Last Answer : No, and this question has been asked so many times, I’m surprised you didn’t find it in the search box.

How many different Randy games can you come up with before the questions disappear?

Description : How many different Randy games can you come up with before the questions disappear?

Last Answer : Here he comes again.

When questions disappear, is there anywhere to find out what happened?

Description : When questions disappear, is there anywhere to find out what happened?

Last Answer : answer:lol… Welcome to the Outer Limits… please stand by They just get modded…If a question is in contradiction of The Guidelines it will be sent back to the poster for “Editing” So they can either fix it and resubmit (with the Mods approval) or abandon it…. cue the evil music

When an OP is found out to be a troll, does an otherwise good question just disappear?

Description : When an OP is found out to be a troll, does an otherwise good question just disappear?

Last Answer : Edited to add: I need an example of a troll or “troll” question that also happens to be a good one. I find it’s subjective sometimes.

Why does the search term disappear and check mark come back just because you change the language?

Description : Why does the search term disappear and check mark come back just because you change the language?

Last Answer : answer:Servers generally only operate effectively with 1 language per user at the same time. It makes the code easier. Although you may just have invented a really cool website! I wouldn't try to ... pain. Anyway, in answer to your question Never question a geeks coding format. Just walk away.

Have you ever had a question just ...disappear?

Description : Have you ever had a question just ...disappear?

Last Answer : Bye bye @josie.

What do you have to do to totally drop out of sight? To just disappear from the radar of human society?

Description : What do you have to do to totally drop out of sight? To just disappear from the radar of human society?

Last Answer : Throw away the phone, bag up some supplies and head to the Caribbean. Plastic surgery helps too.

How did an entire folder of image files just disappear from my computer?

Description : How did an entire folder of image files just disappear from my computer?

Last Answer : Could you have accidentally moved them to another folder? You could always run a search on your system for ”*.jpg” or whatever your file extension is to see if they still exist somewhere.

Have you ever been so stressed, that you wish you could just disappear?

Description : Have you ever been so stressed, that you wish you could just disappear?

Last Answer : Yes {poof! I’m invisible….whoops you said no magic tricks…shucks}

Why do some "handicaps," like chronic facial tics or stuttering, disappear when the person with the handicap is doing something they're passionate about, like singing, or talking intently about something very important to them?

Description : Why do some "handicaps," like chronic facial tics or stuttering, disappear when the person with the handicap is doing something they're passionate about, like singing, or talking intently about something very important to them?

Last Answer : Have you seen Joe Cocker?

Some snake embryos have small buds resembling limbs. These buds disappear at later stages of embryo development. These findings suggest that these snakes?

Description : Some snake embryos have small buds resembling limbs. These buds disappear at later stages of embryo development. These findings suggest that these snakes?

Last Answer : hi oops daddy chulo

All humans mysteriously disappear. Cars, Houses, Boats, Fuel, Etc. remain. You can now live anywhere in the world. Where would you go?

Description : All humans mysteriously disappear. Cars, Houses, Boats, Fuel, Etc. remain. You can now live anywhere in the world. Where would you go?

Last Answer : stay in my house with my cat cuz im a wuss

Is it normal for cracks to disappear once a TV is off?

Description : Is it normal for cracks to disappear once a TV is off?

Last Answer : Before flat TVs, Sony Trinitron TVs had horizontal wires across the screen.

Does the print on thermal paper disappear after a while if exposed to light?

Description : Does the print on thermal paper disappear after a while if exposed to light?

Last Answer : Not so much light, but heat. read this The hand sanitizer theory is new to me.

Once everyone accepts everyone else as equal will the group names disappear?

Description : Once everyone accepts everyone else as equal will the group names disappear?

Last Answer : I think it has also much to do with upbringing, how diverse your neighborhood in your formative years were, and personal traits. In my personal communications with friends, colleagues, or people I meet for the ... one another, but what I personally took from that time, is that we are all the same.

Brits and Aussies, can you tell me why so many terrific TV shows kill off, or otherwise disappear, their actors?

Description : Brits and Aussies, can you tell me why so many terrific TV shows kill off, or otherwise disappear, their actors?

Last Answer : Funding. The Doctor Blake Mysteries was cancelled because its funder, the Australian Broadcasting Authority, has decided not to continue to provide funding. The ABC has had its funding reduced and as a result, its ... Doc Martin, but I don't watch it regularly and had no idea it had been cancelled.

In your opinion, do you see the day coming where most if not all manufacturing jobs disappear from the North Amercan landscape?

Description : In your opinion, do you see the day coming where most if not all manufacturing jobs disappear from the North Amercan landscape?

Last Answer : answer:The only factory jobs that are likely to remain in North America are those that require a highly trained work force. People cry and wail about robotics and other mechanization taking factory ... lines for shipment. They're easily run and maintained by people with more motivation than skill.

If you could make one type of object disappear from Earth, what would it be?

Description : If you could make one type of object disappear from Earth, what would it be?

Last Answer : Narcotic.

Wordpress: why does actions bar disappear on public site?

Description : Wordpress: why does actions bar disappear on public site?

Last Answer : answer:Do you have a link? WordPress puts a margin on the html element to make room for the bar, and then drops the bar at the end of your footer with fixed position. It only carries a ... initial guess. Barring that, make sure you're using wp_footer in your footer template to close everything out.

How long would you have to keep a cat indoors until it is reasonably certain that it would come back if let out, and not disappear forever into the wilderness?

Description : How long would you have to keep a cat indoors until it is reasonably certain that it would come back if let out, and not disappear forever into the wilderness?

Last Answer : answer:I have no idea when it comes to kittens. When we adopted my grandmother's seven-year-old cat, we kept him inside for about ten days. We then showed him around the garden using a leash. We did ... to keep it indoors. And then slowly introduce it to the outside world. :-) I hope this helps.

Would you like to disappear?

Description : Would you like to disappear?

Last Answer : Occasionally, but right now I'm pretty much invisible as it is. So there wouldn't be much point. I have no family ties. No significant relationship. Few close friends. Just the people at work notice my ... any time I wanted and no one would say, Boo! You can have my invisibility. Real cheap!

How long before the phrases clockwise and counterclockwise will disappear?

Description : How long before the phrases clockwise and counterclockwise will disappear?

Last Answer : Analog clocks and watches are still in common enough use, that I think the terms will persevere-especially given the fact that they are used as references for other activities (such as the diagrams listing ... grandchildren that are fairly young, don't you? Aren't kids still taught how to tell time?

Why would somebody's name suddenly disappear from my chat list on Facebook?

Description : Why would somebody's name suddenly disappear from my chat list on Facebook?

Last Answer : The person can choose to “go offline” on Facebook chat, which I believe would remove their name from the list.

I need to disappear from the "world." Any places like that?

Description : I need to disappear from the "world." Any places like that?

Last Answer : Go out in nature, sit on something that feels comfortable and just watch the life you see. You’ll be renergized.

Google Chrome issue: Editing functions disappear?

Description : Google Chrome issue: Editing functions disappear?

Last Answer : Disable all of your extensions and try. The red flag here is that gmail isn’t working for you. Once you have confirmed that it works fine, enable one extension at a time until you find the problem.

If people actually paid attention to their purchases, which popular products do you suppose would disappear from store shelves?

Description : If people actually paid attention to their purchases, which popular products do you suppose would disappear from store shelves?

Last Answer : answer:Bottled water is just a waste of money and adds to landfills with the plastic bottles. frozen meals often take longer to cook than to make from scratch. And I don’t think any frozen breakfast is worth it, they can all be made so easily and taste better without all the processing.

I think that I'm losing it. I had a half a loaf of bread, yesterday, and I can't find the damn thing. Have you ever had something of yours disappear (continued..)

Description : I think that I'm losing it. I had a half a loaf of bread, yesterday, and I can't find the damn thing. Have you ever had something of yours disappear (continued..)

Last Answer : Nevermind. Just found it wedged in near the back of the microwave.

How do I get Google Reader items to disappear?

Description : How do I get Google Reader items to disappear?

Last Answer : basically, I need to delete the cache but I think it’s impossible. I need a remedy.

Why Did my Question Disappear?

Description : Why Did my Question Disappear?

Last Answer : I am reading it now, aren’t I? And answering it.

Why do so many video hosting sites disappear?

Description : Why do so many video hosting sites disappear?

Last Answer : Copyright infringement.

Besides drinking pure (no sugar added) Cranberry juice and a crapload of water, is there any way to take care of a bladder infection, so, that it will disappear?

Description : Besides drinking pure (no sugar added) Cranberry juice and a crapload of water, is there any way to take care of a bladder infection, so, that it will disappear?

Last Answer : Cranberry caplets are available where vitamins are sold. It's like drinking lots and lots of the juice, but without having to taste it. I recommend them, but this is not medical advice. :) Let's just say it ... of them all day, though - but that's as good as it gets for home remedies. Good luck.

How does someone disappear, permanently, because of DV and threats?

Description : How does someone disappear, permanently, because of DV and threats?

Last Answer : answer:First thing to do is report the threats to the police. They might not act on them but if you have every threat documented with them it will come in handy later. After that there are ... people in your situation and are able to provide shelter. This website provides details that may be useful.

What makes the row of tabs, the menu bar, the address bar etc. disappear northward?

Description : What makes the row of tabs, the menu bar, the address bar etc. disappear northward?

Last Answer : answer:F11 The F11 key invokes full-screen mode in Windows (and freaks people out)

I have a tendency to disappear, and I can't stop myself from doing so. Thoughts?

Description : I have a tendency to disappear, and I can't stop myself from doing so. Thoughts?

Last Answer : answer:You are not alone. Even when you isolate yourself, there are people who understand what you are experiencing. Being transgender is not easy, but knowing it is the first step in getting to ... recommend that you talk to a counsellor. They are trained and can help you understand the process.

Did David Copperfield really make the Statue of Liberty disappear?

Description : Did David Copperfield really make the Statue of Liberty disappear?

Last Answer : No.