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Resolved Checkbox

Started by Alpha_ProgDes Dec 21, 2004 at 5:46 PM 0 replies 600+ views

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Dec 21, 2004 at 5:46 PM

I think all the posts should come with a "RESOLVED" checkbox. so once the OP has gotten the answer or thinks he's gotten the answer he can just check the box. so when looking in the forum or active topics, those little green or purple folders to the left of the subject header can have a red "R" or check to show it's been resolved. good idea? yes? no?

SiCrane

Dec 21, 2004 at 6:02 PM

This idea comes up every few months in one form or another. Last time there was a discussion that didn't link back to a previous thread was, I believe, here.

Some choice remarks from that thread:

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Original post by Michalson
The whole notion of OP's marking threads as "Solved" or "Answered" hinges on the false assumption that the forums exist as personal service, with individual threads existing for a person to demand their question answered or problem solved, and a collection of slaves coming to their beck and call. Threads are meant to serve more then just the original poster; they are supposed to serve to whole community. Just because the OP’s question has been answered doesn’t mean the thread should ended (and marking threads as “solved” is really one step short of closing them). Other people may have an interest and be looking to expand on the topic.

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Original post by Fruny
.... Furthermore, the original poster is not always qualified to even know whether his question has been accurately answered. It is still way too often that newbies mislead other newbies with authoritative-sounding, yet incomplete or incorrect answers - just take, for examples threads of the "what's a good XYZ book", with every beginner quickly posting his favourite book - often the only book he has read on the topic.

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