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why was my answer removed?

is there a way to find out what answer was removed and why it was removed?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    No way to find wgich was removed but the reason is The Yahoo statement is that one or more trusted reporters must report a question or answer for it to be deleted. You can appeal and if the appeal is upheld the reporter loses some credibility. It takes a number of violations to get someone suspended, the exact number would vary dependant on the severity of the violations.

  • 1 decade ago

    If an answer, it had to be a violation. 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. THe email may take 48 hours. If you don't get one, make sure you did not get many TDs and the answer just dropped to the bottom of the answer listing.

  • 1 decade ago

    Without 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.You might find the reason below.

    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. If you admit you are under the minimum age of 13 chances are you will be reported.

    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...

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