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Topic: General Topics

All About the Bonanza Roundtable

Bonanza's Roundtable is a place you can get general questions about items answered from the community. Any user can ask a question, and any user can post an answer. Keep in mind when answering that accuracy counts; the community votes for the best answer. If your response gets the most votes, Bonanza's system remembers you as an excellent reference for a particular category of items. As a trusted resource, your response will get priority over others when a similar question arises.

What types of questions can I ask?

You can ask any general question that would benefit the community such as "What's the best type of caliper for measuring stamps" or "How can I tell if a Coach bag is authentic?". Questions should be short and to the point. For questions about specific items, you'll need to contact the seller. Questions of a personal nature are not allowed.

Do I have to be an expert to answer a question?

You don't have to have a Ph.D. in a subject to answer a question! But please ensure to the best of your ability that your answer is accurate. Include supporting links to back up your position when possible. Community members will vote on your answer. If your response gets the most votes, Bonanza's system will remember you as a trusted resource.

Is there a limit to the number of questions I can ask or answer?

No, there is no limit. Knock yourself out.

Do I have to be registered on Bonanza to ask or answer a question?

Yes, but you're only four fields away from being a part of our community.

Can I vote for an answer more than once?

No, you can only vote one time.

Can I change my vote?

Currently, you must stick to your first vote. Depending on the popularity of this request, we may soon allow users to change their vote from one answer to another.

Can I add a link in my item description to helpful information in Roundtable?

By all means!


Other Users Say

mercantile says: March 01, 2010

Q. Love the new feature! What is the reputation number and does it fluctuate?
A. Thank you! The reputation will fluctuate depending on how many awesome or not so awesome answers you give.


ANightOwl says: April 23, 2010

Q. How do I ask a roundtable question?
A. If you go to the “People” page and click “See all Roundtable Questions” you will be taken to the main Roundtable page where you can ask a question.


MONTROSE says: April 23, 2010

Q. What exactly are some of the reasons why someone should consider using the “Flag for Removal” option?
A. The same guidelines as the forums apply. http://www.bonanzle.com/site_help/general/forum_rules?title=Read+our+complete+forum+guidelines


seraphinabird says: April 24, 2010

Q. How do I find a roundtable discussion that’s over a week old?
A. You can find older discussions by typing a word or term into the search box on the main roundtable page


cleverboots says: July 13, 2010

Q. How do I include a photo (or 2) in a question or answer?
A. To include a photo it must be hosted somewhere, either on Bonanzle (like in a listing – click on image and get the url from properties) or on a site like PhotoBucket or Flickr. Copy the url of the photo (plain url, no tags) paste it into your question and add a ! at the beginning and the end of the url (no spaces between the ! and the url)


Alacrity says: October 03, 2010

Q. Once I have posted a Roundtable question, can I then respond to some of the responses that have been left by other people?
A. You are able to post in your own question.