| > I have had 3 high rep users of the site close a question I asked I have some mod privileges on SO and have been a user for ~8 years. The best way to not have your question locked or deleted, is to ensure you're following the best practices for asking a question and include a Minimum Complete Verifiable Example (MCVE). https://stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-ask If you feel you've done both and still don't get a good experience, it's worth speaking out on Meta for more specific advice. Most people on SO just want to help — it's easier to help on a question that meets these standards. > having never answered a single question in the technology I was referencing Moderator privileges are more about the style of a question/answer than the specifics of a particular tech. The moderation queues are irrespective of the tech tagged in the question. |
It's mildly annoying when wrong answers get voted up, but it's even more annoying when moderation tools are used that way. This new user got screwed over by high-ranking close voters who didn't actually read the question: https://stackoverflow.com/q/49847677/331041