Answer by Bert Bril for Discourage screenshots of code and/or errors
I agree that most screenshots of code are pure lazyness. And especially because putting stuff in working code will force you to think about what you've done, it is good to enforce a rule like: 'avoid...
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Answer by Taryn for Discourage screenshots of code and/or errors
This has been implemented network-wide. When a user has <= 15 rep, they will see a message in the image uploader that says:Images are useful in a post, but make sure the post is still clear without...
View ArticleAnswer by Ben Voigt for Discourage screenshots of code and/or errors
Such a message should link to instructions for capturing error messages, since there isn't always an obvious mechanism.Something along the lines of7 Ways to Copy Text or Error Messages from...
View ArticleAnswer by Ismael Miguel for Discourage screenshots of code and/or errors
I agree with this, but...Don't ask the whole text of the error message.Sometimes, it's not possible to obtain the text of a console error or multiple errors. This is a big problem when debugging in...
View ArticleAnswer by Jaanus for Discourage screenshots of code and/or errors
If posting a screenshot is easier for the user than posting the code, then maybe the system should gently bend itself towards that?Posting code on SO is actually quite hard and I’ve struggled with it...
View ArticleAnswer by Not loved for Discourage screenshots of code and/or errors
If you are asking a question about an error or code, it needs to be in there as text otherwise it won't be searchable for other users. I think screenshots of errors and code can be useful but only as...
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Can we add some guidance to discourage new users from posting screenshots of their code and/or errors?It may not be the most common problem, but I've run into it more than a few times. New-ish user...
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