Why do some questions get removed?

Without knowing more details it is impossible to know as to why your question was deleted, however this may be of some help it is long but covers most everything.

Questions without answers are removed by Yahoo after 4 days 8 if you extended it or no best answer" won the vote. You don't lose any points.

If you received a violation notice and sometimes you don't : All it takes is 2 "trusted" members. in rare cases only one to report you and the bots remove it. If you are very sure you have been wronged appeal it, the link is below. Some suggestions, If you haven't done so, edit you info so your questions and answers are hidden that way it makes it harder for trolls who enjoy reporting violations or presumed violations to stalk you. Also, avoid pages with controversial subjects such as religion, homosexuality, racism, pornography, any hatred, downloading movies or music, questions about drugs even soft drugs, etc. Even the polls section. Avoid anything that may be remotely considered illegal, talking suicide or threatening others. Don't give smart, flip or sarcastic answers nor use any profanity. Do not use language you wouldn't use when talking to your grandmother and that should keep you safe in that regard. Referring to others as a moron, stupid idiot Nazi, retard or anything in that vein is derogatory and insulting to other members and clearly against the guidelines. Ensure that your links aren't interpreted as spam that's against the guidelines. Pay attention to the definitions of "chatting and solicitation , and what constitutes a question" Never insult another member, threaten, harass deliberately mislead or post anything in questionable taste.

Should you have axe to grind, agenda or cause to promote be it political religious social or anything similar, no matter how well intentioned you may be, this is the wrong place to promote it. Check the links below for more info.

Here are the guidelines and terms of service.

http://answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines

http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/utos-173...

There are however trolls out there who often report what they disagree with, if you feel you have been wronged you should appeal it.

Here are some links regarding common violations and the appeal link, they may help in the future.

Solicitation:

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/gui...

Chatting:

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/gui...

Question and Answer format

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/gui...

Point Gaming.

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/gui...

You might take the test to determine if something is reportable.

http://yanswersblog.com/index.php/archives/2010/05...

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/moderatio...

To appeal

Just follow the prompts.

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/first_app...

As to your question, it depends on the context you used. "Where can this game be watched?" is ok, "Do you know where this game can be watched?" is a chatty format, a violation (the Do YOU is the red flag).

There are several reasons Qs are removed.

1. It is a violation of the rules - you will get an e-mail when that happens. If you want to know the reason for the violation, post "Why was this question (answer) a violation?" and add the original e-mail you got so the users can see the exact context. The experienced users here will explain it to you. There is no statute of limitations on breaking the YA rules.

2. There were zero answers when the time expired - no e-mail sent.

3. The BA was reported as a violation - no e-mail sent.

4. During voting, "No Best Answer" was chosen as the best answer - no e-mail sent.

Look in your e-mail, including the spam folder, for a violation e-mail. If not there, check your activity tab in your profile. If nothing about a violation there, then the Q was removed for one of the other reasons.

When there are hundreds of the "Where Can I Watch" questions posted about football games, 99% of the askers and the answerers are spammers with their links to their illegal sites. You can blame the spammers. These questions will get reported and removed.

Lots of reasons – not all are violations:

► No answer in 4 days

► Answered, voters choose "No Best Answer"

► Best Answer reported for violation

► Reported as violation

If you get no email notification, it is usually due to one of the first 3 reasons.

For violations, points are lost and you should get notice. Community Guidelines explain what a violation is – chatting is the most reported violation. Here are links to learn about violations.

http://answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/

Appeal violations/suspensions using link in email, or this form:

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/first_app...

I've had Qs removed for no reason and never received a VN either. I figured it out--someone reported the best answer. Or you have a troll.

You cannot ask questions personal to you. Rule is a question must seek knowledge or advice beneficial to all. Suggest you take the pop quiz and learn what is acceptable. Two or more users report content in violation and it is automatically removed

probably because someone reported abuse.