Accept an answer

Question

Sorry for dumb questions, but I'm a new user and want to be sure I'm doing the right things.

When somebody answers one of my questions, what happens if I click on the "accept" button? Does it constitute a vote? Does it put an end to the answers I receive?

Thanks for taking the time.

Frank

Welcome to the forum, :) - 00494d19, Dec 27, 2011

Answer 1

There are many prior questions on this subject, simply searching for that title will bring them up.

Accepting an answer gives answerer 20 points- sort of the equivalent of a double vote. (you can actually vote for the answer and accept it to give a total of 30).

Generally the best answer should be chosen when you have given it sufficient time, and are fairly convinced you have gotten the best answer that you will get, and that you know which one that is. That can be hours to a day or two.

People may still choose to answer after you have selected one, but less people are liable to look at the post, as it really should indicate that you are satisfied with the answer.

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Answer 2

Thanks for the link to the search engine, Stadt

Hi , please make a search on the forum for this question, it has been asked many times before, thanks.