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? asked in Yahoo ProductsYahoo Answers · 1 decade ago

Why the freak do I keep getting violation notices?

I'm not even doing anything wrong?!......Cowards!

What is it that makes an answer a violation?...

Update:

I should have explained it properly............I answer questions, and I get violation notices just for answering the questions. Could it be because the questioner didn't like my response?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Without knowing more details it is impossible to know as to why your question(s)was (were) 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. 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.

    Keep in mind what may seem innocuous can still be a violation on YA

    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...

  • 1 decade ago

    Looking at your profile, you have two problems. First, it the question is a chat violation and you respond, you are chatting also. The bigger problem is that you are not answering the question, you are commenting on it. If you do not have a real answer, comments complimenting the askers spelling for example, are violations. THis is not facebook and simple chatting and banter is not allowed even if it is only a single answer.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Every question you post is a violation for chat.

    Not supplying the facts or advice the question seeks make an answer a violation

  • kanosh
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    perhaps yet unlikely. verify your solutions for stars the place human beings did not answer you. they're marking your question to be gang violated. additionally insert a reason for why you asked the question so as that it can not be violated for chatting for the reason that's finding for expertise. i might aid you recognize to drop all your followers yet that is going devoid of announcing. you could %. them up as contacts by leaving your digital mail open. They ask and you upload then there is your secure practices. meanwhile you're in 2 sections that scream violation. they're going to violate you greater probable in those aspects using fact report trolls grasp around those aspects to get ordinary comments. Oh, and in case you have not have been given one, get a lower back up account.

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  • 1 decade ago

    it could be

    i would appeal and mark it as such just because certain people don't like/agree with the answer it shouldn't be a violation

    but if your given rude answers or answers that doesn't pretain to the question it is a violation

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Anybody can report you. If two report you you're a definite violation no matter what you said.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    you should read the community guidelines.

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