What is the difference between “start a discussion” and “ask a question?”

Kristian Traylor · 04-24-2008 , 10:22 AM

Which option do I use to post feedback on the site?

davemac · 04-24-2008 , 10:27 AM

The only difference is that if you select ask a question, your discussion will be listed on the site as a "Question" and be categorized there for others to know you're asking a question. It will show up in right hand side areas like the "Newest Questions" , etc.
If you select start a discussion, you can select other categories for your discussion to show up in (including Questions). Make sense?
Both create discussions, but the "Thread Prefix" is just a way to categorize discussion threads.

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04-24-2008 , 10:22 AM
Kristian Traylor Offline Senior Director, Business Development Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27	What is the difference between “start a discussion” and “ask a question?” Which option do I use to post feedback on the site?

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davemac Offline Chief Cook and Dishwasher Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 99	Re: What is the difference between “start a discussion” and “ask a question?” The only difference is that if you select ask a question, your discussion will be listed on the site as a "Question" and be categorized there for others to know you're asking a question. It will show up in right hand side areas like the "Newest Questions" , etc. If you select start a discussion, you can select other categories for your discussion to show up in (including Questions). Make sense? Both create discussions, but the "Thread Prefix" is just a way to categorize discussion threads.


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