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Request: q&a

So, most other phones have a q&a section, so why dont we? That would probably keep people from posting questions in development. Thanks!
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There is. It is stickied in the epic4g development section.
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But a Q & A thread in the General section isn't a bad idea - some questions have absolutely nothing to do with development, and everything to do with the already-developed.
And some questions don't need an entire thread, just one post to ask and one post to answer. Topics worthy of a full guide should then be the only questions with dedicated threads (and the OP can update the first post as new information comes in, compiling it all in one easy to find place)
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Also if you have a separate section for Q/A, you can differentiate between different topics, instead of searching through the Q/A topic on the Dev section. Not to sound lazy, but it would be easier to search via topics in a specified Q/A section.

The hero has a q&a section, and it made things a lot easier to ask questions because no one was on your ass for being curious about something.
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marcusant said:
So, most other phones have a q&a section, so why dont we? That would probably keep people from posting questions in development. Thanks!
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+1000000000000000 on this!
I have seen countless amounts of topics that are always moved because of confusion, or get bagged on for asking something dumb.
With a Q&A section, people would be free of asking a question, and with all the questions in one place, it may be easier to find the topic you're looking for.

Thank my post if you want a seperate q&a section like the nexus s, evo, captivate, hero, etc. has!
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Ok, I got a pm from an admin and he said that he can't control if the Epic gets a q&a and that there are requirements to get one. Sorry guys
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Im curious to know what those requirements are because I would like to see one as well.
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Im willing to help get a q&a section if I can. All I need are some detailed instructions telling me what I have to do.
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What are the requirements? I don't understand why they couldn't just add one.
I've been curious about this absence for a while, but never said anything. Thanks for bringing it up.
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Vanquish46 said:
What are the requirements? I don't understand why they couldn't just add one.
I've been curious about this absence for a while, but never said anything. Thanks for bringing it up.
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Lol they're not gonna say. There ain't no requirements. Its a little scapegoat
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A_Flying_Fox said:
Lol they're not gonna say. There ain't no requirements. Its a little scapegoat
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How is it a scapegoat? No one cares enough for someone to be blamed or there to be fall out.
Please just add a Q&A board. It would definitely cut down on the stupid froyo topics and the like.
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Posting ? 's in the wrong sections

As i look thru each section i noticed there are more questions in the wrong sections than there are in the proper section for them....wtf os so hard about posting a question in the question/answer thread section of this forum???
I for 1 will not help anyone doing this and i wish no one else would either.....maybe these dumbies might actually figure it out
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Good luck.
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carlcj5 said:
As i look thru each section i noticed there are more questions in the wrong sections than there are in the proper section for them....wtf os so hard about posting a question in the question/answer thread section of this forum???
I for 1 will not help anyone doing this and i wish no one else would either.....maybe these dumbies might actually figure it out
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Are you saying your a know-it-all?
because it sure sounds like it.
MAYBE, they don't know.
You can decide not to help them, but if i know the solution, i will.
Put yourself in their place.

Yeah I agree that it can get annoying, but this thread isnt going to help. These quirks have been around since the dawn of the internet, and they arent going anywhere soon. The best thing you can do is be polite, tell them in a polite way where their question would get more answers, and help them if you can. They are much more likely to listen if you're friendly and helpful.

Ok ok so i had a moment....
Yea rider i am a know it all,you didnt know that?
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Isn't this thread in the wrong section?

poontab said:
Isn't this thread in the wrong section?
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How is it in the wrong section.....does it look like a question,rom dev,theme,or a market place topic...no its a statement but ur coment is a question so..... ~
This was just a short lived rant that gave me a stress relief (venting) over something other than the topic itself and i wish i could retract but i cant so ya'll can say as you please its all good
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And what's worse than posting in the wrong section???
Starting a pointless thread to make yourself feel better.
Feel better???
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Sure why not, ok now whats worse than a pointless thread? Posting a pointless post to a pointless thread keeping it alive....lol
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This should be in off topic with the other garbage.

Hmm maybe if i was sitting infront of my computer and seen an off topic section maybe i would have put it there but as it stands im on my phone and that wasnt an option.
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That's hilarious!

carlcj5 said:
How is it in the wrong section.....does it look like a question,rom dev,theme,or a market place topic...no its a statement but ur coment is a question so..... ~
This was just a short lived rant that gave me a stress relief (venting) over something other than the topic itself and i wish i could retract but i cant so ya'll can say as you please its all good
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I think that was a joke ya must have missed it

CANDY BARRRRRSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
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Yea probly did....was having a rough night at work lol
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carlcj5 said:
As i look thru each section i noticed there are more questions in the wrong sections than there are in the proper section for them....wtf os so hard about posting a question in the question/answer thread section of this forum???
I for 1 will not help anyone doing this and i wish no one else would either.....maybe these dumbies might actually figure it out
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Good for you. What a tough guy, i wish someday i can reach your level and be this badass on the internet. It takes a lot of balls.
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These idiot mods don't help either

Sdobron said:
These idiot mods don't help either
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Maybe you and the OP should start your own forum for totally excellent and perfect people like yourselves. You can call it Exclusive Wanna Be Developers.
This thread is worse than any noob posting in the wrong place. They do it out of ignorance. You do it out of spite. This is a community of sharing and trading. I myself find great satisfaction in helping others. Noobs posting in the wrong place is proof enough that they need someone's help.

agentJBM said:
Maybe you and the OP should start your own forum for totally excellent and perfect people like yourselves. You can call it Exclusive Wanna Be Developers.
This thread is worse than any noob posting in the wrong place. They do it out of ignorance. You do it out of spite. This is a community of sharing and trading. I myself find great satisfaction in helping others. Noobs posting in the wrong place is proof enough that they need someone's help.
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Very well said.
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agentJBM said:
Maybe you and the OP should start your own forum for totally excellent and perfect people like yourselves. You can call it Exclusive Wanna Be Developers.
This thread is worse than any noob posting in the wrong place. They do it out of ignorance. You do it out of spite. This is a community of sharing and trading. I myself find great satisfaction in helping others. Noobs posting in the wrong place is proof enough that they need someone's help.
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+1
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Voice opinion requesting OFF-TOPIC for Epic here

After XDA mods have pushed another DEV away with the recent events on ptfmedic's Autism blog voting thread, in site of all the threads that have nothing to do with Epic. Tell them here that you want an off-topic thread!
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add a poll...

kennyglass123 said:
After XDA mods have pushed another DEV away with the recent events on ptfmedic's Autism blog voting thread, in site of all the threads that have nothing to do with Epic. Tell them here that you want an off-topic thread!
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+1 how about a community off topic forum eh mods?
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I guess we need to be the first section other than general to get an off topic section. Our users are ridiculous.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.

+2
I sent email earlier today for this exact request. As you can see I am not the only one that wants this!
Edit: I will hit thanks tomorrow ran out of thanks today.

I personally like this idea but I can see how it may get out of hand. Flagging thread for mod/admin review.

zanderman112 said:
I guess we need to be the first section other than general to get an off topic section. Our users are ridiculous.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.
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I agree, I do personally think you're correct.
I do also think its a fine idea for all phone forums going forward though.

TheRomMistress said:
I personally like this idea but I can see how it may get out of hand. Flagging thread for mod/admin review.
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Thank you. Anything to stop our users from complaining about everything.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.

we dont need an off topic within the epic section. we need a cage.

How many moderators do we have for the epic section? Is it just a had full of moderators for all areas of xda? Just seems like moderators are popping out of nowhere? Funny thing is haven't even heard of such people and posts are being closed left and right.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176704
You're welcome
P.S. We'll be watching...keep it clean

the_scotsman said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176704
You're welcome
P.S. We'll be watching...keep it clean
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edited
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JohnCorleone said:
edited (edit logs FTW)
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Yep, I don't mess around

Dosnt show up in the xda app yet.
Edit its there now, nice.
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How about a Epic chit chat forum so they can throw all the threads in there....like this one.. I do not like seeing them. I want to see Epic threads.
All the vote for me...go click this..charity messages need to go. Everyone has issues whether it be physical, financial or whatever, nobodys life is perfect. If everyone decided to start a thread about their relatives sickness or some bill they got hit with this place would be 10 times the mess that it is now.
I am fine with the charity stuff in your signatures as they can be shut off.

I vote for immediate deletion of any threads that don't fall under the category named in the title of the forum - so if it isn't Epic related, it should be in another section. If it isn't smart phone related, it belongs on a completely different website.
As far as social topics, XDA has no need to compete with facebook/google+/etc...
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This thread is redundant now that you have an off topic thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176704

Error: please close

Sorry. Mods please close.

I am sure more users will note, after it gets posted in correct forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756332

watsa said:
I am sure more users will note, after it gets posted in correct forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756332
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Sorry I was under the impression that everything was merged for the sgs3 except for development threads
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How do I close this thread then? Or can I actually just move this one to the correct forum?
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Thread closed per OP request.

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Edit. Mods, please delete, I wasn't able to post earlier, but now it's working.
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Best post on XDA. 10/10 :thumbup:
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If you want it deleted, report it. Mods can't be expected to read every post.

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i need 10 posts to ask a question about a rom :good:

risxp said:
i need 10 posts to ask a question about a rom :good:
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Thread close.
You sir are doing it wrong all questions belong in Q&A not development threads.
And posting pointless posts will get you no where.