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Slightly OT: I see this post is now flagged, but I don't see how to 'vouch' it. I used to see the 'vouch' link. Did it go away, and now the flagging is removed

Slightly OT: I see this post is now flagged, but I don't see how to 'vouch' it. I used to see the 'vouch' link. Did it go away, and now the flagging is removed only if it gets enough upvotes, gets mod approval, etc.? Or did I specifically lose 'vouch' privileges?

nkurz 3y ago
No, I don't think you've lost your vouching privileges. The post is just in a special state that shows [flagged] without being [dead]. There's no 'vouch' link because it's still visible to everyone. It happens occasionally. I think it might be when Dan has reviewed a flagged post and given it "protection" of some sort from being killed by future flagging but not removed the position drop penalty. I'm not sure, though. Maybe write him to ask and report back?
- gnicholas 3y ago
  Oh, perhaps ‘vouch’ is only for dead posts, not ones that are merely flagged?
  - nkurz 3y ago
    Yes, the option to 'vouch' is only available for posts that are actually dead. The question would be what circumstances lead to a post showing that it is [flagged] but not being [dead].