Indeed MaclcomB, your first point prevents to fix the XY problem.
I quite agree with your other points though.
I’m not saying don’t ask why in all cases. I’m saying don’t ask why simply because you don’t know the answer, as a way to change the conversation away from the question you can’t answer.
Can we have this at least stickied even if it’s not elevated to official posting guide status?
I keep searching for it in order to link it (is there a better way?), which is a bit cumbersome.
Unless I hear any valid objections within the next day or two, I’m going to copy the guidelines to Announcements area and make them a site announcement as well as link to them from the Board Rules, which must be accepted by new registrants.
The guidelines are posted here, set to be a site wide announcement, and are linked to from the board rules for people to read when they register a new account.