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For example, if you ask an interesting question or useful answer, it will likely be voted up. On the other hand if the question is poorly-worded or the answer is misleading - it will likely be voted down. Each up vote on a question will generate 1 points, whereas each vote against will subtract 1 points. The following table lists points gained per activity:
The following table lists point requirements for each type of moderation task.
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What kinds of questions can I ask here?
Feel free to start a debate about any topic, but keep it civil and lighthearted. Questions related to politics and such are allowed but discouraged.What kinds of questions should be avoided?
Avoid asking questions that are too argumentative, or are based on sensitive subjects.What should I avoid in my answers?
Avoid leaving Answers that are hateful, unfriendly, and cross the line of friendly debate.Who moderates this community?
This website is moderated by the Community account, which is owned by the Argument Answers website. Arguments are moderated if they become uncivil.How does point system work?
When a question or answer is voted up, the user who posted it will gain points. These points serve as a rough measure of the community trust in that person. Various moderation tasks are gradually assigned to the users based on those points.For example, if you ask an interesting question or useful answer, it will likely be voted up. On the other hand if the question is poorly-worded or the answer is misleading - it will likely be voted down. Each up vote on a question will generate 1 points, whereas each vote against will subtract 1 points. The following table lists points gained per activity:
| Posting a question: | 2 points |
| Selecting an answer for your question: | 3 points |
| Per up vote on your question: | 1 points |
| Per down vote on your question: | -1 points |
| Limit from up votes on each question: | 10 points |
| Limit from down votes on each question: | -3 points |
| Posting an answer: | 4 points |
| Having your answer selected as the best: | 30 points |
| Per up vote on your answer: | 2 points |
| Per down vote on your answer: | -2 points |
| Limit from up votes on each answer: | 20 points |
| Limit from down votes on each answer: | -5 points |
| Limit from up votes on each comment: | 10 points |
| Limit from down votes on each comment: | 3 points |
| Voting up a question: | 1 points |
| Voting down a question: | 1 points |
| Voting up an answer: | 1 points |
| Voting down an answer: | 1 points |
The following table lists point requirements for each type of moderation task.
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