To me this reads as if the author is not asking questions in a way consistent with Stack Overflow's guidelines [1]. They make these guidelines really explicit

To me this reads as if the author is not asking questions in a way consistent with Stack Overflow's guidelines [1]. They make these guidelines really explicit and clear in the FAQ. > How do I ask a good question? > Search, and research > Write a title that summarizes the specific problem > Introduce the problem before you post any code > Help others reproduce the problem > Include all relevant tags > Proof-read before posting! > Post the question and respond to feedback > Look for help asking for help However, writing questions in this way where you provide a MCVE, explain everything you've tried, and relate it to existing questions to help reviewers is time consuming. It shifts part of the time burden of a good question onto the asker vs reviewers or early answerers. As someone who's done many reviews on Stack Overflow, I think following these guidelines is the best way to not get downvoted or flagged. [1]: How do I ask a good question? http://stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-ask http://stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-ask