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'''Ask GBAtemp''' is one of the features of [[GBAtemp.net]]. It was revealed to the public on October 30th, 2010. Some more features were added on November 10th, including a third flag color and an unanswered questions list.
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'''Ask GBAtemp!''' (or just '''Ask!''') is one of the features of [[GBAtemp.net]]. It was revealed to the public on October 30th, 2010<ref>[http://gbatemp.net/threads/ask-gbatemp.262637/ Announcement Topic]</ref>. Ask is one of the features that were removed when the site switched to XenForo<ref>[https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbatemp-v4-powered-by-xenforo.336512/ GBAtemp v4: powered by XenForo]</ref>. It was added back two and a half years later, with the introduction of GBAtemp V5<ref>[https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbatemp-v5-is-online.389794/ GBAtemp V5 is online!]</ref>.
  
Ask is described to be a giant FAQ, which can be maintained by all members of the site. Members are encouraged to ask as much questions as possible, and even to answer their own questions.
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Ask is described to be a giant FAQ, which can be maintained by all members of the site. Members are encouraged to ask as many questions as possible, and even to answer their own questions. Features are purposely very limited in contrary to the forums: smilies and most BBcode (with exception of [b], [i], [u], and [url]) can not be used. It is advised to keep larger discussions to the forums and keep the simple questions for Ask! because of this.
  
 
Questions can have 3 flag colors:
 
Questions can have 3 flag colors:
 
* [[Image:askflag_red.png]] = This question has received no answers yet.
 
* [[Image:askflag_red.png]] = This question has received no answers yet.
* [[Image:askflag_orange.png]] = This question has received answers, but no best answer has been selected by the question poster or a Moderator.
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* [[Image:askflag_orange.png]] = This question has received answers, but no best answer has been selected by the question poster or a moderator.
 
* [[Image:askflag_green.png]] = This question has a best answer.
 
* [[Image:askflag_green.png]] = This question has a best answer.
 
Features are very limited in contrary to the forums: No smilies and BBcode (with exception of [b], [i] and [img]) can be used. It is advised to keep larger discussions to the forums and keep the simple questions for Ask because of this.
 
  
 
==Changelog==
 
==Changelog==
* October 30th 2010 - Official Release
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* October 30, 2010 - Official Release
* November 10th 2010 - More features added (3rd flag color, Unanswered Questions)
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* November 10, 2010 - More features added (3rd flag color, Unanswered Questions)
* February 8th 2011 - My Answers added + Minor Bugfixes
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* February 8, 2011 - My Answers added + Minor Bugfixes
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* December 21, 2011 - Report functionality added
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* October 21, 2012 - Ask GBAtemp was removed
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* May 30, 2015 - Ask GBAtemp was reintroduced
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [http://ask.gbatemp.net/ Ask GBAtemp]
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* [http://gbatemp.net/ask/ Ask GBAtemp]
* [http://gbatemp.net/t262637-ask-gbatemp Announcement Topic]
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== References ==
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<references />
  
 
[[Category:GBAtemp.net]]
 
[[Category:GBAtemp.net]]

Latest revision as of 10:04, 10 June 2015

Ask GBAtemp! (or just Ask!) is one of the features of GBAtemp.net. It was revealed to the public on October 30th, 2010[1]. Ask is one of the features that were removed when the site switched to XenForo[2]. It was added back two and a half years later, with the introduction of GBAtemp V5[3].

Ask is described to be a giant FAQ, which can be maintained by all members of the site. Members are encouraged to ask as many questions as possible, and even to answer their own questions. Features are purposely very limited in contrary to the forums: smilies and most BBcode (with exception of [b], [i], [u], and [url]) can not be used. It is advised to keep larger discussions to the forums and keep the simple questions for Ask! because of this.

Questions can have 3 flag colors:

  • Askflag red.png = This question has received no answers yet.
  • Askflag orange.png = This question has received answers, but no best answer has been selected by the question poster or a moderator.
  • Askflag green.png = This question has a best answer.

Changelog

  • October 30, 2010 - Official Release
  • November 10, 2010 - More features added (3rd flag color, Unanswered Questions)
  • February 8, 2011 - My Answers added + Minor Bugfixes
  • December 21, 2011 - Report functionality added
  • October 21, 2012 - Ask GBAtemp was removed
  • May 30, 2015 - Ask GBAtemp was reintroduced

External Links

References

  1. ^ Announcement Topic
  2. ^ GBAtemp v4: powered by XenForo
  3. ^ GBAtemp V5 is online!