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FAQs
How does AskNowNow work and how do I get started?
AskNowNow works by having the community ask and answer questions. When you want to know more about something, AskNowNow delivers you answers and content from people who know the answer - like real doctors, economists, screenwriters, police officers, and military veterans.
• Ask questions when you have them.
• Answer questions when you can!
Upvote answers that you think are helpful.
• When you see a good answer, upvote it.
• Your votes help people see good answers and make AskNowNow better.
• Ask questions when you have them.
• Answer questions when you can!
Upvote answers that you think are helpful.
• When you see a good answer, upvote it.
• Your votes help people see good answers and make AskNowNow better.
What topics can I ask about here?
You can ask about almost anything across all topics of human eandeavour! AskNowNow is a place where you can ask questions you care about and get answers that are amazing.
What types of questions should I avoid asking?
You can ask about almost anything! The heart of AskNowNow is questions — questions that affect the world, questions that explain recent world events, questions that guide important life decisions, and questions that provide insights into why other people think differently. AskNowNow is a place where you can ask questions you care about and get answers that are amazing.
What does it mean if a question is put on hold
Questions that need additional work or that are not a good fit for this site may be put on hold by experienced community members. While questions are on hold, they cannot be answered, but can be edited to make them eligible for reopening.
How do I follow someone on AskNowNow
To follow a person on AskNowNow: Go to their profile page and click the Follow button. If you are already following the person, you will see an Unfollow button instead.
When you follow a person, your Feed will start to include their activity — answers they have written or upvoted, and questions they have asked or followed.
When you follow a person, your Feed will start to include their activity — answers they have written or upvoted, and questions they have asked or followed.
How do I ask a question?
On Desktop PCs
Click the "Ask a Question" button at the top-right of the page.
You can also start typing your question into the search bar at the top. You will be shown search results based on what you've typed. If you don't see a version of your question that already exists, click "Add New Question" to add it
On the mobile devices:
Tap the "Profile" link in the top-right.
Scroll down and tap "Add a Question"
From your Home page, click on the "Ask a Question" prompt above your feed and start typing your question.
Once you've asked your question, we will distribute your question to writers and notify you about new answers.
Click the "Ask a Question" button at the top-right of the page.
You can also start typing your question into the search bar at the top. You will be shown search results based on what you've typed. If you don't see a version of your question that already exists, click "Add New Question" to add it
On the mobile devices:
Tap the "Profile" link in the top-right.
Scroll down and tap "Add a Question"
From your Home page, click on the "Ask a Question" prompt above your feed and start typing your question.
Once you've asked your question, we will distribute your question to writers and notify you about new answers.
How do I get quality answers to my questions?
Make sure your question has not been asked already
Keep your question short and to the point
Double-check grammar and spelling
Start your question with “What”, “How”, “Why”, “When”, “Where” etc
Keep your question short and to the point
Double-check grammar and spelling
Start your question with “What”, “How”, “Why”, “When”, “Where” etc
How do I Answer a question?
You can write an answer to a question from your feed or a question page by clicking the "Answer" button.
You can write answers from the Write Answer page, when you see questions in your feed, and from topic pages.
You can write answers from the Write Answer page, when you see questions in your feed, and from topic pages.
Can I answer my own question? Is it bad form to answer your own question?
If you know the correct answer to a question, you should post it — whether or not you are the original poster (OP) of the question. This is true whether you know the answer from the start (i.e., at the time you posted the question) or learned it later.
Along the same lines, users are encouraged to (1) add questions that they know the answer to and then (2) answer these questions immediately.
Along the same lines, users are encouraged to (1) add questions that they know the answer to and then (2) answer these questions immediately.
What is considered a good answer on AskNowNow?
A good answer is helpful to anyone who wants to know the answer to the question. Good answers are helpful to both the original poster of the question and to anyone else who has the same question in the future. An answer is helpful when it's clear, credible, and sincerely addresses the question that was asked.
More specifically, helpful answers:
• Answer the question that was asked.
• Provide knowledge that is reusable by anyone interested in the question.
• Support your answer with rationale.
• Demonstrate credibility and be factually correct.
• Are clear and easy to read.
More specifically, helpful answers:
• Answer the question that was asked.
• Provide knowledge that is reusable by anyone interested in the question.
• Support your answer with rationale.
• Demonstrate credibility and be factually correct.
• Are clear and easy to read.
How do I see all the questions I have asked or am following?
You can find all of your questions (that you've asked or followed), answers, and posts on the Your Profile page. Tap User Profile
How do I add or change my profile picture?
On the web:
Visit your profile page, which you can access by clicking on "Profile" from the menu in the upper right-hand corner
Hover over your photo, and you'll see an option to "Edit Photo"
On the mobile app:
Visit your profile page, which you can access via the "You" tab
Tap the "…" icon
Tap on the option to "Edit Profile"
From there, you should see an option to "Edit Photo"
Visit your profile page, which you can access by clicking on "Profile" from the menu in the upper right-hand corner
Hover over your photo, and you'll see an option to "Edit Photo"
On the mobile app:
Visit your profile page, which you can access via the "You" tab
Tap the "…" icon
Tap on the option to "Edit Profile"
From there, you should see an option to "Edit Photo"