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Answer by Pika the Wizard of the Whales for Distinguish close votes by reason
I would really appreciate this feature. Even though I can't vote to close (yet), I would like to know who voted for which reason. I think the best way to implement this would be to show the main close...
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Answer by Monica Cellio for Distinguish close votes by reason
Since this question was asked, a similar change was made specifically for off-topic reasons. I can't find the Meta.SE post about it, but -- like you -- users complained that words were being put into...
View ArticleAnswer by Boann for Distinguish close votes by reason
The final reason a question is closed is sometimes completely wrong and ridiculous; for example "unclear" or "too broad" on a question that actually received useful answers in short time. Currently,...
View ArticleAnswer by Laura for Distinguish close votes by reason
Tossing in my opinion as an individual, not necessary "on behalf of SE staff". I actually don't agree with the premise of this request. While established users might benefit from seeing all of the...
View ArticleAnswer by Jack Douglas for Distinguish close votes by reason
Similar to Lances's suggestions, but keeping it even simpler, just list the members who chose the final close reason. A breakdown of the votes can go in the revision history. closed by foo, bar, baz as...
View ArticleAnswer by Lance Roberts for Distinguish close votes by reason
Alternative #2: Just list the members who chose the majority reason, with a link to the revision history to see the full list with the minority report. closed by foo, bar, baz as not a real question...
View ArticleAnswer by Lance Roberts for Distinguish close votes by reason
I don't see why we even need to show the names at the question level. Alternative #1: Just have a link to the revision history, and list them there collated by reason. closed as not a real question by...
View ArticleAnswer by Tsuyoshi Ito for Distinguish close votes by reason
Please fix this bug, at least when the question is migrated. This has a larger impact than just mixing up different reasons for closing when migration comes into picture. Recently, I voted to close...
View ArticleAnswer by devinb for Distinguish close votes by reason
This would actually cause huge problems and user dissatisfaction/confusion. All that matters is that you want the question to be closed. The specific reason is simply a way of providing feedback to the...
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Answer by Michael Mrozek for Distinguish close votes by reason
Maybe something like this? I don't think it's necessary to show every explanation under the list, just the majority one is sufficient, but a breakdown of who voted what is probably good. The main...
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Even though a question may be closed by receiving 5 close votes, the votes do not necessarily need to agree. I think this is a good behavior, but recently I voted to close a question for being an...
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