What types of questions should I avoid asking?

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Ensure your question is on-topic for this site.

You should only ask practical, answerable questions that are not open-ended.

Your questions should be reasonably scoped down to a specific issue.

  • "Why is my roof leaking?"

  • "What is your favorite brand of appliance to work on?"

  • "My dryer is making a funny noise."

Certain subjective questions "are" allowed.

Subjective questions must be constructive. These questions must:

  • Inspire users to answer the "why" and "how".

  • Tend to contain long answers that help spread knowledge. Not short ones.

  • Contain an impartial tone, ask a question. Not voice a suggestion.

  • Inspire users to share experiences. Not opinions.

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