Understanding the Rules and Guidelines of No Stupid Questions

The No Stupid Questions (NSQ) community is a safe space where users can ask questions without fear of judgment or ridicule. To ensure a positive and helpful experience, there are certain rules and guidelines that must be followed.

First and foremost, Rule 1 states that top-level comments must contain a genuine attempt at an answer. In other words, direct answers to posts must make a good faith effort to answer the question asked. This rule is in place to prevent users from simply posting a link or telling others to 'google it.'

Rule 2 requires users to search for existing questions and answers before posting a new question. This helps to reduce the number of repeat questions that appear on the front page every day.

Rule 3 emphasizes the importance of polite and respectful exchanges between users. NSQ is meant to be a helpful resource, not a platform for arguing or insulting others.

Rule 4 prohibits self-promotion, shilling, begging, trolling, joke responses, and medical advice questions. Additionally, suicide-related questions are best handled by the resources available at r/SuicideWatch.

Rule 5 states that civil disagreements can happen, but insults should never be used to resolve them. NSQ is meant to be a helpful resource for confused redditors, not a platform for arguments or personal attacks.

Rule 6 prohibits linking to external sources without providing a summary of the content or answering the question yourself. This helps to ensure that users are getting high-quality information and answers.

Finally, Rule 7 warns against using AI to generate answers and prohibits joke responses at the parent level. Accounts found to be generating answers through AI will be banned from the community.

By following these rules and guidelines, NSQ can continue to provide a safe and helpful space for users to ask questions and receive answers without fear of judgment or ridicule. Whether you're looking for advice on how to change your oil or tie your shoes, NSQ is here to help.

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