Why was my question removed and what can I do about it?
filed in One Bytes on Nov.20, 2009
I posted a question today and it was removed several hours later. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it what so ever. What can I do about it? Is there anyone or anywhere I can complain? Is there anywhere I can find why it was removed?
November 20th, 2009 on 4:09 pm
All it takes is 2 "trusted" members to report you and the bots remove it appeals are often a waste of time and points. Some suggestions, If you haven’t done so, edit you info so your questions and answers are hidden that way it makes it harder for trolls who enjoy reporting violations or presumed violations to stalk you. Also, avoid pages with controversial subjects such as religion, homosexuality, racism, pornography, any hatred, downloading movies or music etc. Avoid anything that may be remotely considered illegal Don’t give smart, flip or sarcastic answers nor use any profanity and if you believe you are being stalked go to other categories. You might also consider changing your avatar and i.d.
Yahoo will not give any specifics when a question or answer is deleted.
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines
Possibly trolls reported it. Internet trolls are people who create problems for others on different sites while contributing nothing positive. There are many on Yahoo Answers, they report extremely small violations, which in many cases aren’t even violations; they also give "thumbs down" constantly often with no valid reason. Because of trolls, to protect yourself, if you haven’t done so already, you may find it best to edit your info to keep your questions and answers hidden that makes it tougher them to stalk you around the site. If necessary even change your avatar and i.d. or post in other than your usual categories. Trolls often hang out at controversial sections such as religion, homosexuality and polls, when someone posts what they disagree with, they report them.You can of course appeal but unless you are really sure you have been wronged forget it.
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines
http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/utos-173.html
November 20th, 2009 on 4:09 pm
When you get the violation email, post the email in the question "Why is this question a violation?". The experienced users will advise you on whether you should appeal and what the problem could be. If you appeal, the link to do so will be in that email.
November 20th, 2009 on 4:09 pm
✖ A question may be removed if reported by one or more users.
✖ The stated reason for such report will determine how quickly it is removed.
✖ It all depends on how you phrased your removed question.
✖ You are supposed to receive a violation notice.
✖ Once you receive it you have a deadline to meet in order to appeal this violation.
❶ If you are sure your question was wrongly removed, then appeal if you are not sure don’t appeal. Never the less send an email explaining your question and saying you are sorry for having posted it.
❷ If you don’t wish to do any of the above it is your prerogative.
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