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It seems you can't delete a Quick Answer post after it has been edited by someone.
If the post has already been answered elsewhere, or otherwise inappropriate, it still should be able to be removed regardless how, how many times, it has been edited correct?
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
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Correct. I'm trying to think why exactly we put that restriction in place. I think it was just to prevent good/active content from being deleted. But.. that should be covered by the rating check.. Hrmmm...
Which answer are you specifically referring to? Just want to see an example. In any case, I'll add this to the list of TODOs (assuming I don't stumble across a good reason we put it there in the first place).
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Looks like he simply re-asked the question in the Quick Answers system. I know that sounds like cheating a little but it doesn't hurt the system much. As long as it's not repeated within the same system. But your original points remains.
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I would say its the same as posting to multiple forums. It looses the context of other answers and feedback that may already have been given.
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
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Mark Nischalke wrote: It looses the context of other answers and feedback that may already have been given.
True.
Mark Nischalke wrote: I would say its the same as posting to multiple forums.
I'd have to disagree. Some users will never use the forums for programming questions.
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Thiru Thirunavukarasu wrote: I'm trying to think why exactly we put that restriction in place
That should be part of the specifications, the code comments, and the documentation. Are you hesitating which one to look in to?
WHY is the question that deserves most attention in documentation, it helps avoiding to make the same mistake over and over, as well as changing back and forth between alternatives.
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Nope didn't hesitate to look at the code. Surprised we aren't perfect? It's sometimes hard to ensure every last piece of functionality is fully documented when dealing with large volumes of change requests.
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If you enter the Jobs area via the Latest Jobs link, the FAQ & Pricing link is broken.
Sometimes you get a simple "Page Not Found" and others you get a "Page Not Found - The Most Likely Page your are looking for is....."
Update: Also the FAQ & Pricing link doesn't work from the dropdown menu either.
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Thanks! This will be fixed in the next upload (today hopefully!)
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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I keep seeing the following error
"-- Unable to load messages due to high load. Please try again --".
In fact, I've been getting it since morning - missed out on the CCC because of this error.
(not that I would have got the CCC anyway - but still....)
modified on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:20 AM
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We are on it.
Sincerely,
Elina
Life is great!!!
Enjoy every moment of it! 
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Elina Blank wrote: We are on it.
While you are fixing that, the "smiley" icons appear to have stopped wotking too....
*Edit - The "rant" icon is not working *
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Abhinav S wrote: While you are fixing that, the "smiley" icons appear to have stopped wotking too....
I do see them.
Any special one is not working for you?
Sincerely,
Elina
Life is great!!!
Enjoy every moment of it!
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It is back here
Sincerely,
Elina
Life is great!!!
Enjoy every moment of it!
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cool - what was the issue ?
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Was happening for me too an hour back.. thought might be an issue just with me!
Though it's back now! 
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I think the listing of tips/tricks within the articles list may be giving the reader unreasonable expectations.
I noticed that a tip I posted here[^] yesterday has received an unexpected and unexplained number of low votes.
AFIK the tip is accurate and I have linked to a source (Luc's site) where further information is available.
I know it's no article, that's why I posted it as a tip. I also realise it's not unique code, but that doesn't make it any less valid or a useful thing to have in the tips section IMO.
I'm not asking for anyone to explain the voting habits of unknown members, I just suspect that the cause of the low votes may be people browsing articles and expecting more than just a few LOC.
If I have misunderstood the purpose of Tips/Tricks then please let me know!
Dave
Binging is like googling, it just feels dirtier. (Pete O'Hanlon)
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Why are you using VB6? Do you hate yourself? (Christian Graus)
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Just had a similar thing: posted a rather trivial tip/trick that does what it says on the tin and got what I would consider a low vote without any explanation as to what was wrong with the code in question or why it was, apparently, a poor tip. Bit annoying but expected given the current climate around CP these days: getting a 5 for anything is usually only because the serial univoters have a day off.
me, me, me
"The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn't have a space program. And if we become extinct because we don't have a space program, it'll serve us right!"
Larry Niven
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I hadn't seen your tip before, I read it now and voted 4. It did not deserve what it got so far.
I like the idea, and I have two suggestions for you:
- IMO showing a partial output would increase its appeal;
- duplicating the loop increment isn't looking nice; I trust there must be a more elegant way in SQL, at the least it could be put as the first operation inside the try block.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are correct in every respect: I snapped that off some time ago and, becuase it just works, never gave it another look. Corrected and added some sample output. Well caught.
me, me, me
"The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn't have a space program. And if we become extinct because we don't have a space program, it'll serve us right!"
Larry Niven
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You're welcome.
I couldn't resist, so I revoted, now 5.
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Much appreciated.
me, me, me
"The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn't have a space program. And if we become extinct because we don't have a space program, it'll serve us right!"
Larry Niven
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