FixYa Computers & Internet - Page 4 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support
Has fixya ever posted an answer on email to a problem asked
No Fixya Experts never use email and we edit out any questions that include email addresses. This is for your security because Fixya has 11 million question views a year and some are bound to be weird or scammers. Everything is answered on the page like this one, somewhat belatedly :>)
What are the points for on Fixya site
What are points on Fixya?
Each question or problem posted on Fixya earns the person who provides a solution from 1 to 3 points. Based on the time in which a question receives an answer and the level of the expert who answered it, a different amount of points are awarded.
Time:
Level 1 Experts:
Level 2 Experts:
Level 3 Experts:
0-3 Hours
3 Points
3 Points
3 Points
3-12 Hours
1 Point
3 Points
3 Points
12-24 Hours
1 Point
1 Point
3 Points
24+ Hours
1 Point
1 Point
1 Point
Besides that, you can get additional points by adding attachments that helps further illustrate a solution, or answering a question with multiple people waiting on answer.
Fixya encourage quality solutions. Posting a tip or a video solution also can get you extra points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesnt fixya work i have asked a question 3 times all iget is oops try again
That happens when your internet has dropped out.Or you have used a work that isn't permitted. The are some innocuous words that are not permitted, for instance, another name for a revolver or handgun that begins with p, has st in the middle and ends with ol. Also another word meaning to 'want' that begins des and ends with 'ire'. There used to be a pink warning line that says 'you can not use the word ???', but that feature seems broken now.
Is there a way to report fixya spammers other than just flagging them?
If the Moderator Experts see them, we actually have a Delete button at our disposal, and I see one on your post which is odd. Normally we have to Flag old posts and they also vanish. When normal users Flag and someone at Fixya is supposed to check and make a decision.
WhitneyJ the Tosh spammer has added spam to your post, Head Office can delete that stuff direct from the 'Additional Information' area.
What is fixya
A place to come and have all of your problems Fixya'd for free.
How does one make fixya work??
Post your question. Make sure you include FULL
make model (what it is)
and fully describe the problem and what you have tried.
Wait.
If it is answered, and most are, you will receive a notification via email, OR, it you come back here, you will see a number by the BELL Icon up above. Most are answered within hours.
Aha, this is from 15th August, 2017 as well, which means your post attracted spam and the spam was deleted. This boosted your post back to the top of the list as unanswered. :>)
Also worth pointing out that the Experts are normally here from 9:00am to 7:00pm EST, we are all unpaid and have lives in between helping.
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