Turning questions into articles
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If none of the above categorizations seem proper, a "general info" article may be best. For example, a question like "What are the different kinds of head gaskets" can be turned into an article titled [[Head gasket]]. | If none of the above categorizations seem proper, a "general info" article may be best. For example, a question like "What are the different kinds of head gaskets" can be turned into an article titled [[Head gasket]]. | ||
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First, decide if you want to preserve the text of the original user's question. If you do, you'll then want to request an administrative move to a new title (see below). If you think that you can delete the text of their question, and just create a new article in its place, you can redirect their question to a new article (see below). If the article you would've liked to turn their question into already exists, then you'll need to redirect their question to an existing article, and, if necessary, add info to the existing article (see below). | First, decide if you want to preserve the text of the original user's question. If you do, you'll then want to request an administrative move to a new title (see below). If you think that you can delete the text of their question, and just create a new article in its place, you can redirect their question to a new article (see below). If the article you would've liked to turn their question into already exists, then you'll need to redirect their question to an existing article, and, if necessary, add info to the existing article (see below). | ||
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==Using any automotive question, anywhere, as the basis for an article== | ==Using any automotive question, anywhere, as the basis for an article== | ||
The above procedure can be used anywhere people are asking automotive questions: wikis, forums, emails, or in any offline settings like schools, garages, etc. As online automotive communities mature from a Q&A format (forums, email lists) to an encyclopedic format (articles, wikis), you can help transition the culture to a more efficient and knowledgeable medium. | The above procedure can be used anywhere people are asking automotive questions: wikis, forums, emails, or in any offline settings like schools, garages, etc. As online automotive communities mature from a Q&A format (forums, email lists) to an encyclopedic format (articles, wikis), you can help transition the culture to a more efficient and knowledgeable medium. | ||
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