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I have answered questions after receiving an email from my neglected search filter thing. It did bring them to my attention when I probably wouldn't have seen them otherwise. The status is ok, and I don't mind the points. I'm just saying that offering the points wouldn't improve the quality of my answer.
Rank: Master
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Robin,
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I'm just saying that offering the points wouldn't improve the quality of my answer.
I'd argue that based on results, though I don't blame the NQ system for this exclusively, the extra points have overall reduced the quality of answers. While you may have the good sense to recognize that your searched-for response might not add anything to the question, a good percentage of the population doesn't have that same good sense.N
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Thibault St john Cholmondeley-ffeatherstone
And in many ways we roll around to what was discussed at length here
http://www.experts-exchange.com/discussions/172/Should-top-experts-stop-answering-questions.html
I have just looked at a neglected question. It was asked clearly but not something I know about. If I was desperate for points I may have googled a bit and offered something, but I don't think this would help the asker much if at all.
That's actually a poor assumption. I don't ask many questions, and it is rare that I actually get an Answer I don't come up with myself, up to have logical, inquisitive, fresh minds to help me question my own assumptions and the methodology of my troubleshooting can be invaluable.
It made me think of this thread and the line of questions wondering if higher points and grading would increase the quality of the answer.
A definite no. Higher points, even the extra 200 would not increase the quality of any answer I could give. I know nothing of the subject so posting an answer would more likely lead to inaccuracy and confusion.
I think it's much better that I leave it alone
Again no, nothing motivates some Experts (me included) to jump in on a Q than to see inaccuracies being posted. Sometimes the assumption with a neglected Q is that 'someone more knowledgeable will get to this tough one' or 'that's simple, I'll leave that one to someone looking for easy points.' This is a community of smart people who can parse technical documentation. Rarely is any well-intentioned comment going to be harmful.
And in many ways we roll around to what was discussed at length here
http://www.experts-exchange.com/discussions/172/Should-top-experts-stop-answering-questions.html
I have just looked at a neglected question. It was asked clearly but not something I know about. If I was desperate for points I may have googled a bit and offered something, but I don't think this would help the asker much if at all.
That's actually a poor assumption. I don't ask many questions, and it is rare that I actually get an Answer I don't come up with myself, up to have logical, inquisitive, fresh minds to help me question my own assumptions and the methodology of my troubleshooting can be invaluable.
It made me think of this thread and the line of questions wondering if higher points and grading would increase the quality of the answer.
A definite no. Higher points, even the extra 200 would not increase the quality of any answer I could give. I know nothing of the subject so posting an answer would more likely lead to inaccuracy and confusion.
I think it's much better that I leave it alone
Again no, nothing motivates some Experts (me included) to jump in on a Q than to see inaccuracies being posted. Sometimes the assumption with a neglected Q is that 'someone more knowledgeable will get to this tough one' or 'that's simple, I'll leave that one to someone looking for easy points.' This is a community of smart people who can parse technical documentation. Rarely is any well-intentioned comment going to be harmful.
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It made me think of this thread and the line of questions wondering if higher points and grading would increase the quality of the answer.
A definite no. Higher points, even the extra 200 would not increase the quality of any answer I could give. I know nothing of the subject so posting an answer would more likely lead to inaccuracy and confusion.
I think it's much better that I leave it alone