The system itpsis tried and tested and has enough flexibility in it already. I have suggested other close reasons before in another thread, but can see no benefit in changing the underlying methodology.
The system itps tried and tested and has enough flexibility in it already. I have suggested other close reasons before in another thread, but can see no benefit in changing the underlying methodology.
The system is tried and tested and has enough flexibility in it already. I have suggested other close reasons before in another thread, but can see no benefit in changing the underlying methodology.
A question is flagged as "off-topic" because it only peripherally involves an Arduino. For example "How do I get my Arduino to turn on a motor using a transistor?". Should it be closed altogether, migrated to Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange (where they are used to questions about transistors), or left here as a good beginner's Arduino question? Alternatively would you dismiss the flag and let the community handle the question via down-votes or vote-to-close?
It's most likely a duplicate anway, so the system would take care of it. If it is technical and the question is applicable to any microcontroller then I may well migrate it to EE.
A question has a lengthy number of comments under it suggesting various possible solutions to the asked problem. Once the number of comments reaches 20 the system (Community) automatically flags it suggesting that the comments be moved to chat. You move the comments to chat as suggested, and then get a complaint from a user that "valuable information is now hidden away in chat rather than under the question where it should be". How do you respond?
Tell them to post the information as an answer. If it's really that valuable they will take the time to do it.
A question is flagged as "not an answer" because it basically only has a link in it. The question is "Where can I find the datasheet for the Atmega328P" and the answer is a link to the datasheet. There is a school of thought that link only answers are not good answers. However in this case there isn't really any other way of answering the question. Copying and pasting a huge datasheet into the answer isn't really an option. Also see Should I flag answers which contain only a link as "not an answer"?. As a moderator, would you delete the answer, or let it stand?
Probably let it stand in that instance, however the question that elicited such an answer is another matter...
How would you deal with a user who produced a steady stream of valuable answers, but tends to generate a large number of arguments/flags from comments?
You mean me? ;)
Probably take the side of the person with the higher rep. We gotta have each others' backs...
How would you handle a situation where another mod closed/deleted/etc a question that you feel shouldn't have been?
If the question is that valid it will probably be asked again. Or the user will whine. Either way nature will take its course.
Regarding why something has to be flagged/closed, do you believe that the actual system (a fixed list of reasons) can be improved or changed for a better one? If you do, how do you propose it could be accomplished? What level of knowledge do you demand from users asking questions? Do you believe there's a minimum standard required?
The system itps tried and tested and has enough flexibility in it already. I have suggested other close reasons before in another thread, but can see no benefit in changing the underlying methodology.
What would you do if two users start insulting each other about not having sufficient knowledge to post on this site? Assume that both users have flagged each other's comments as rude or abusive.
You're talking about me again, aren't you?
I'd probably move the discussion to chat and leave them to it in private. The rest of the world doesn't need to watch them.
In what way do you feel that being a moderator will make you more effective as opposed to simply reaching 10k or 20k rep?
Faster deletion of spam. That's my pet hate, and there seems to be a major influx of it recently.
In your opinion, what do moderators do?
Rule with an iron hand wearing kid leather gloves.