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- every answer is equally valid: “What’s your favorite ______?”
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More over:
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- Answers shouldn't just provide a link to a solution. Instead provide the solution description text in your answer, even if it's just a copy/paste. Links are welcome, but should be complementary to answer, referring sources or additional reading.
Answers should not add or expand questions. Instead, either edit the question or add a comment.
Answers should not comment other answers. Instead add a comment on the other answers.
Answers shouldn't just point to other questions.Instead add a comment indicating "Possible duplicate of...". However, it's fine to include links to other questions or answers providing relevant additional information.
Answers shouldn't just provide a link to a solution. Instead provide the solution description text in your answer, even if it's just a copy/paste. Links are welcome, but should be complementary to answer, referring sources or additional reading.
Answers should not start debates. This community Q&A is not a discussion group. Please avoid holding debates in your answers as they tend to dilute the essence of questions and answers. For brief discussions please use commenting facility.
When a question or answer is upvoted, the user who posted them will gain some points, which are called "karma points". These points serve as a rough measure of the community trust to him/her. Various moderation tasks are gradually assigned to the users based on those points.
For example, if you ask an interesting question or give a helpful answer, your input will be upvoted. On the other hand if the answer is misleading - it will be downvoted. Each vote in favor will generate 10 points, each vote against will subtract 2 points. There is a limit of 200 points that can be accumulated for a question or answer per day. The table given at the end explains reputation point requirements for each type of moderation task.
The goal of this site is create a relevant knowledge base that would answer questions related to French.
Therefore questions and answers can be edited like wiki pages by experienced users of this site in order to improve the overall quality of the knowledge base content. Such privileges are granted based on user karma level: you will be able to do the same once your karma gets high enough.
Here a table with the privileges and the karma levelYou should submit a report if you encounter any of the following:
- Requesting or sharing contact details (e.g., phone numbers, WhatsApp, email, social media handles).
This is strictly prohibited and considered a serious offence. Inappropriate or offensive messages, including:
- Insults, harassment, bullying, or threats
- Discriminatory language (based on race, gender, religion, etc.)
- Sexual or suggestive content
Spamming or irrelevant content, such as:
- Repeated or meaningless posts
- Advertising unrelated services or products
- Posting content not related to academic discussions
Academic dishonesty, including:
- Sharing exam answers during restricted periods
- Encouraging cheating or plagiarism
- Impersonation or misleading behavior, such as pretending to be another learner or staff member.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Reporting is confidential, but false or malicious reporting is also an offence.
- Always ensure your report is honest, accurate, and supported by evidence of a screenshot where possible.
- Reports help maintain a safe and professional learning environment for everyone.
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