Linked Questions
15 questions linked to/from Why are some people reviewing new posts and not directing them to the meta and help pages?
105
votes
3
answers
11k
views
Brothers, we are not Christians‼
Disclaimer: I still stand behind the concepts that inspired this post, am glad I wrote it, and that this site made it as far as it did. Unfortunately some of the circumstances have changed since I ...
- 37.3k
35
votes
3
answers
4k
views
What Christianity.StackExchange is (and more importantly, what it isn't)
Once again, we're seeing an influx of new talent, which is GREAT! A growing community means more people, sharing new perspectives, or perhaps bringing a clearer explanation of an already described ...
- 43.9k
34
votes
1
answer
16k
views
How we are different than other sites
So, we have a brand new About page.
On that page, it says:
Christianity - Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for committed Christians, experts in Christianity and those interested in ...
- 64k
13
votes
8
answers
262
views
Guidelines toward a polite, academic tone
Because of the strong feelings associated with much of the subject matter at Christianity SE, the need for a polite, academic tone is particularly important. However, some people coming to Stack ...
30
votes
4
answers
1k
views
Newcomers: Be patient. You will get there if you follow our direction. Keep trying
To the newcomers:
I am thrilled that you have come to this site. I am excited that you want to spend time contributing to this site, and even more so that you want to learn more about Christianity. ...
user3961
22
votes
4
answers
2k
views
What makes a good focused question?
In response to Can we reverse the trend on low quality posts? we would like to propose the following thoughts on what defines a good focused question.
The primary focus of this site is a place to ask ...
- 37.3k
7
votes
4
answers
125
views
Why not have new members go through a general introduction page?
As a new member I was turned off by having asked questions that were either voted down right away, put on hold, and have just now gotten to the pages defining what is and is not acceptable on the site....
- 13.3k
12
votes
1
answer
846
views
Tips for editing a question to make it suitable for re-opening
Hopefully you're here because your question has been closed as "Too Broad" or "Primarily Opinion Based" and someone left a comment suggesting that you edit your question and try to get it reopened. ...
- 43.9k
9
votes
2
answers
421
views
Are truth questions inherently off-topic, or just a bad question smell?
Consensus on the site seems to have coalesced around the idea that "Truth Questions" are bad. Trying to get to a definition of a "Truth Question" is, of course, squishy, but generally is ...
- 64k
5
votes
4
answers
324
views
Guidelines for writing effective answers
A question was recently asked on meta to solicit suggestions on how to develop answers with a "polite and academic tone," with an eye toward helping users to better understand the purpose and function ...
- 3,631
1
vote
2
answers
125
views
Request to downvoters: please explain
On the main1 site, I often see questions with down votes but no explanation. Today's example with two down votes:
Why does Jesus feel only certain people that come into physical contact with Him?
I ...
7
votes
1
answer
218
views
Refute this vs Why do they believe this?
I have been thinking about this for a few days (mostly because I would headhunt Refute This! questions because I love debating; even small details). However, I agree with the community that this site ...
user3961
14
votes
1
answer
839
views
Another reason this is not a Christian site
I know there are explanations galore in Meta and in the FAQ, we still have people coming around that refuse to accept the idea that this is not a Christian site - that it's not about Truth, but rather ...
- 43.9k
1
vote
1
answer
537
views
What is a well-sourced, dispassionate answer?
This is for discussion purposes only. When an answer needs to be improved, I'd like to be able to link to a FAQ that gives guidance on how to answer, much like What makes a good supported answer?
I'...
- 64k
7
votes
1
answer
121
views
Why are comments now disabled on "first posts" reviews?
As the title asks... I'm doing my normal reviews and the one hing I do on almost every "first post from a new user" is welcome them to the site and put suggested links to help them learn the ropes. ...
- 43.9k