All Questions
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What's the difference between a website and a web app?
First order of business: this is for the FAQ.
How would you define the difference between a "website" and a "web application?" What makes a site a "web app?" We're going to need a clear, concise ...
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Site Attributes
Alright, so it looks like it's up to us to figure out the site attributes and a way to vote on them.
I think having a single post that will link to the others will help with the organization, so here ...
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Is asking “is there a webapp for x” on topic?
These questions struck me as way off topic from the home page, but perhaps the question really was intended to be "is there a web app for this." Is this type of question considered on topic?
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2answers
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1answer
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No rep for question upvotes?
I was just upvoted for a question on Meta, but there was no rep increase.
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What should our FAQ contain?
We need to come up with "things specific to webapps that need to be mentioned in the faq. [...] [The] most relevant thing to focus on is that topmost section of the [faq]." [Jeff Attwood]
If you look ...
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Should *-rec tags be added?
A convention has been established on SuperUser.com where questions that ask for software recommendations, are tagged software-rec. I'm wondering if the same convention should be used here with ...
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New Design Launched
Hi guys,
The wait is over! As you can see the new design has been applied and nothingtoinstall.com is live.
I'd like to address a few issues.
captcha image
There were a few suggestions from the ...
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0answers
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Web Applications Anniversary Contest [closed]
The Contest is now closed
Please check back later for updates here or on chat for the winners
If you were following from Celebrating our Birthday, we would like to have a contest so here it is!!!
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3answers
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Is it accepted to answer questions with non web-based solutions?
I'm referring to this question where one of the solution is a non web-based app. Do we want that or should we only answer with web-based solutions even if there are better apps out there?
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2answers
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“What are some sites?” or “Let's make a list of X!” type questions
Here is a question
http://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/620/what-are-good-qa-websites-out-there
entitled "What are good Q&A websites out there ?"
To me this seems to have nothing at all ...
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4answers
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How will the domain be chosen?
Things to consider are:
Domain squatters
It has to be relevant to the site name (e.g. "Web Apps" would make sense to have a webapps.com domain)
Someone could easily register the most popular domain ...
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Webapps.stackexchange.com versus Nothingtoinstall.com
Related StackOverflow Blog post:
Domain Names: The Wrong Question
Nothing to Install is a fine name, probably one of the best in the network. Yet, it's confusing to have half the people ...
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3answers
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Double standards on web app recommendation questions?
Yes... the webapp-rec problem again. Over the past few months we have put a wall up against new questions and deleted some of the old ones. But that's some not all, so seeing that we have been here ...
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6answers
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How do we promote our site?
Looks like we need to ask the questions and help work out how to run this site. Given that, and given this questions current absence from this site, despite being featured here: ...
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4answers
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Write an Elevator Pitch / Tagline
We closed the domain naming thread (click for details).
Instead, let's start with a killer "elevator pitch!" Joel will be blogging about the elevator pitch approach to naming, but to get you started: ...
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1answer
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How to deal with "How do I do <X action> in <Y webapp>, where there is no way to perform X?
The No Answers section of the unanswered tab seems to have a lot of questions where people are trying to figure out how to perform a certain action in a given webapp. If this can't be done, and ...
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2answers
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Is “community wiki” the synonym for “poll”?
all the "lists of xyz", "hidden feature of abc" etc .. should be marked community wiki instantly. i am somewhat under the impression that the term "poll" would fit better :) i mean, almost all "cw"s i ...
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3answers
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Are questions about browsers appropriate?
Are questions about browsers, plug-ins, add-ons and features appropriate for WebApps? For example is this question Google Chrome Password manager something that should be asked here or in SuperUser?
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1answer
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Are questions about “adult” web apps on or off topic?
Would it be appropriate to have questions about adult-themed apps that potentially could contain links to such 18+ sites (in answers or questions)? Just asking 8]
Return to what should our FAQ ...
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4answers
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What does <tag> mean? When is it used?
I think it would be useful to have some documentation on some of the tags, so that people can know what the tag is used for and such. It would help if you up-vote the most important ones.
To search ...
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10answers
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Moderator nominations [closed]
Should we be selecting moderators for the site?
Given Jeff's answer I hereby open up this question for moderator nominations.
Each nomination should be a separate answer. Link the name to the ...
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1answer
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Detailed List questions and CW
I posted a question to ascertain what web-sites were out there for automated die-rollers. The motivation behind the question was that I wanted to find a die-rolling site that didn't require a ...
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1answer
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Design Ideas for Web Applications Site (updated with screenshots)
Hi all. I'm Jin and I'll be working on the designs for the Stack Exchange sites as they graduate from the beta phase. Each site will have its own unique theme that will reflects its topic. However, ...
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1answer
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Webapps Stack Exchange swag for top users
As a thank you for being awesome, if you are on page 1 of …
http://webapps.stackexchange.com/users?tab=reputation&filter=all
… we'll be sending you a little care package shortly:
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2answers
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Are questions about browsers accepted as long as they are related to using a web application?
There already are questions about bookmarklets but are questions about browsers (plugins, features) accepted (as long as they are related to using a real web application?).
For example, questions ...
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Community Promotion Ads 2013
As it is December 2012, we are now going to reset our Community Promotion Ads for the new year.
What are Community Promotion Ads?
Community Promotion Ads are community-vetted advertisements that ...
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1answer
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404 Image nominations
Post your nominations for final 404 image here.
Quote the source as well as posting the image so the team can negotiate rights if necessary.
Vote on other site attributes
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1answer
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Can we ask any kind of wiki question here?
I have created my own Area 51 proposal especially dedicated to wikis, but looking at this site it looks obsolete. Can we ask any wiki question here?
If so I can close mine down and redirect traffic ...
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0answers
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Clean up a thon contest!
Kicking off the activity by introducing an idea brought up by JohnC.
Clean up a thon!!!
Cleaning's an art. My mop is my paintbrush.
Our answer rate has dropped to 87% which may seem great but ...
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4answers
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Has anyone received their swag package?
I got an email from the team for WebApps swag on June 15, 2011. I really appreciate that; thanks. Has anyone received their package yet? It's been more than 2 months and I just wanted to check if they ...
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2answers
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Hidden Features of X
The first hidden features question was asked earlier today.
Now in my opinion these aren't questions that are suited for the WA site - there is no definitive answer for "What little known tips and ...
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2answers
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Community Promotion Ads - 2012 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Community Promotion Ads 2013
A new year approaches, and with it, a new set of promotional ads!
What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is Going On Here?
TL;DR -- put ...
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2answers
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Is this meta site going to get merged with meta.stackoverflow.com at some point?
NOTE: I'm not saying that we don't need this meta site during the beta phase - I think it will be vital.
However, once the site goes public a lot of the questions that will be asked will have already ...
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2answers
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Merge 'formula' and 'formulas'
formula × 2
formulas × 2
I suggested a synonym 'formulas' → 'formula'. Please vote.
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4answers
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CAPTCHA image nominations
Post your suggestions for the final CAPTCHA image here.
Quote the source as well as posting the image so the team can negotiate rights if necessary.
I suppose it should be a robot themed image.
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4answers
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How is the FAQ page going to get written?
So, you guys are first. And with that distinction comes some random craziness. We haven't established exactly how some of the community-specific content is going to get created. We know it is going to ...
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Are questions about finding sites to get free <X> on topic ?
There may be applications that are able to organize free assets efficiently and with features but the majority are either plain websites / blogs. I can allow that but since it is not possible to ...
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1answer
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No rep for accepted answers
The FAQ for WebApps doesn't mention any effect on rep of accepted answers.
Here's how it works: if you post a good question or helpful answer, it will be voted up by your peers: you gain 10 ...
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1answer
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Comments somehow overflow when adding a new one
This happens under Chrome 6 every time I try to add a comment on that page.
If I reload the page, everything is back to normal
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6answers
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Site Logo / Style Proposals
Please post as answers below, your proposals for a logo and color scheme for WebApps.
Note: you must have a copy of the logo in a vector format. However, you may post a PNG or JPG below as a preview.
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Community Promotion Ads - 2H 2011 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Community Promotion Ads - 1H 2012
What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is Going On Here?
TL;DR -- put images and links in the answers. If they get voted up enough, ...
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1answer
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WebApps Birthday Celebration?
Did you know WebApps' anniversary of its graduation is coming up on 30 September? Congratulations!
How about a fun activity to stir things up a little? After a year of great Q&A, we'd like the ...
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1answer
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Celebrating our Birthday
Happy Birthday!!!
It's been suggested we have a competition to celebrate our first birthday.
In a similar format to Super User, the contest would most likely last two weeks and there will be prizes ...
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5answers
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Nominations open for the Most Valued Web Applications User
Nominations are now closed
Please check back later for updates here or on chat for the winner
In celebration of Web Applications' 1st Anniversary, we are holding a contest to reward the most ...
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2answers
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Should Wikis and Wikipedia be merged into Web Applications?
I've asked a similar question before and I'm also asking this on Area 51. But I'd like a response from people here.
Should Wikis and Wikipedia be merged into Web Applications?
Update: we don't seem ...
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Are questions about creating websites on- or off-topic?
NOTE: I ask this question to give you a solid example of the type of questions we should be talking about during this beta.
Is this question on- or off-topic: Can anyone recommend a free web hosting ...
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2012 Moderator Election: Town Hall Chat
In connection with the moderator elections, we will be holding a Town Hall Chat session with the candidates. This will be an opportunity for members of the community to pose questions to the ...
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Are API questions on topic or off topic?
I sent someone over here from Stack Overflow to ask this question:
http://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/8965/whats-the-reliability-of-google-chart-api-service-closed
First off, I'm sorry. I'm ...
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1answer
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Should *free* alternatives be on-topic?
If a web-app fully satisfies the poster, should being free be an actual qualifier for an alternative? It would not make sense (in the perspective of the priced web-app) for there to be something out ...
