Why did I get a Violation Notice from this Q/A?

Hi Crazy Horse,

Having had at least one question/answer deleted in the past myself, the short answer is: someone complained about your answer to Yahoo.

Whether you legitimately answered the question or not is sadly kind of irrelevant (btw, I think you did answer the question, as part of a greater take on nutrition). Look through the Answer archives for similar questions about consumption of fruits and vegetables. You'll find all sorts of non-germane answers (one poster answered a vegetable question with "make sure your sh*t doesn't turn green"). In those cases, people likely either ignored them or just gave them a thumbs down instead of reporting them.

As to disputing the deletion...I wish I could tell you your chances were good, but they probably aren't. When a question of mine was deleted in Rock and Pop (it was a question about Billy Idol, completely G-rated, and on topic). It took them three days to respond and that was with a form letter about their policies. Didn't get my points back or the question restored.

I wouldn't sweat it too much, though it *is* irritating as heck. I've seen some genuinely inappropriate posts get a pass while others get yanked for seemingly no reason. I really think it all depends on the Yahoo employee reviewing them.

Hope this helps a little.

You should appeal, but technically you are not to refer to other answers in yours. "Everyone said "make sure you eat protein"..." could be a very borderline violation. It sounds like you are commenting on their answer instead of answering the question. And what happens if the ten people after you don't say that, then your answer is confusing. I think you will win this one, but take the lesson to not refer to other answers.

Also put the "Eat all the veggies you want." first thing so people see your answer before you go into other subjects.

Although your answer was very informative and well intended, the question asked if it was possible to eat too much fruit and veggies? It's a Yes or No question... you didn't really answer the question. You gave some great nutritional advice, but the asker still doesn't know by your answer if it's possible to eat too much fruit and veggies.

You did not answer the question. The person asked if they can eat "too much". You responded about eating other items.

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I think you didn't answer the actual question. i think it's a great answer. Please don't let it get to you, and please don't bother arguing with the Gods at Y!A.

I've been here 2 years, and have answers get deleted. I have tried to argue, to no avail. Move on, don't be discouraged, i LOVE your Q & A

your right, i don't see anything worng.

you answered her question and gave more information.

they did the same thing to me, i asked "how do you cook a gormet meal" and my question got deleted!

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i mean the other people didn't answer her question either, they said she need protein!

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