If you "accept" an answer, your question is saved as
a PAQ (Previously Asked/Answered Question),
The point-value is reduced to 10% of the original.
Anybody can read your "question" for free,
but reading the answer costs "question-points".
So, it may be "cheaper" to scan the PAQs
for a question which may be similar to your problem,
than it is to post your own question.
a PAQ (Previously Asked/Answered Question),
The point-value is reduced to 10% of the original.
Anybody can read your "question" for free,
but reading the answer costs "question-points".
So, it may be "cheaper" to scan the PAQs
for a question which may be similar to your problem,
than it is to post your own question.