I've updated the first section of the FAQ. I hope that some clarity there will reduce the number of off-topic questions we've been getting.
I welcome any suggestions for improvement.
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I know that we've articulated the information elsewhere on AE, in comments and on meta, but I haven't been able to find anything to use so far. If you know of some good stuff, point me in the right direction.– ale ModCommented Nov 23, 2011 at 17:32
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Very good. I've noticed a substantial uptick in bad questions myself. I think you've covered most of it but I'll make sure to add anything I notice in the future. Edit: I lied, I made a couple additions.– Matthew Read ModCommented Nov 23, 2011 at 17:42
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Looks good. I agree with legal one, but we technically do cover that fact in rooting (voiding warranty)– Bryan Denny ModCommented Nov 23, 2011 at 17:55
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2@BryanDenny: Sure, but it's fairly clear that "Is rooting legal?" is off-topic, while "How do I root...?" is on-topic. Although, frankly, I think rooting is so big and yet so specialized that we're not a good resource for such questions (the omnibus question about rooting excepted).– ale ModCommented Nov 23, 2011 at 17:58
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Here's some other posts on meta which have helped:
- FAQ: "What kind of questions should I ask here?"
- FAQ: "What kind of questions should I NOT ask here?"
- Are questions looking for apps on topic? As in: "I need an app that does XYZ?" or "I want a widget that does ABC"
- Are app recommendations still considered off-topic?
- Should the FAQ section on off-topic questions be clarified?
- Can the FAQ be expanded in terms of what's on topic?
I like it :-)
Maybe you could change
Professional and enthusiast programmers, ask on Stack Overflow.
to
Professional and enthusiast Android programmers, ask on Stack Overflow.
under What kind of questions should I not ask here?
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1That portion of the FAQ is not editable by Moderators. In fact, it's boilerplate on all of the Stack Exchange sites. That particular line comes from the fact that Stack Overflow is one of the pre-defined migration paths, and that's the description that's used. (If/when other migration paths are added, they would be similar added to that section.)– ale ModCommented Nov 25, 2011 at 13:51