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Shouldn't we actually give the 'single link' that answers an off-topic “too basic” question?

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Scope and usefulness of questions about computer operating systems and computer hardwares

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Are questions about hypothetical events off topic?

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Tags “Crusades” vs “Crusaders”

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On the continuity of Russia

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Why are so many questions I ask on the “History” Stack Site mysteriously deleted without a trace?

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When comments are flagged, are related comments looked at by moderators?

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Requests for references

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What can be done to improve this answer?

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New wording for our message: “What research have you done?”

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When, if ever, should states of federal countries have their own independent tags?

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What exactly does minimalism in tagging hope to achieve?

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Japanese Period Names

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Are questions about the evolution of religious texts on-topic on History:SE?

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Should an explicit policy on using non-English source material in answers be detailed?

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When has and hasn't the UK Parliament's legal sovereignty been subordinate to the electorate's political sovereignty?

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What are good indicators that a question belongs on a different Stack Exchange?

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Should we allow Wikipedia to be referenced as an academic source in answers?

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How skeptical should we be about Wikipedia references?

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How can I make these four questions on topic?

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Are comparison questions acceptable?

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Why do reputation-points allow negative hits from members?

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Comprehensive policy on tagging WW2 questions

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Clarification on questions based on r/askhistorians, but deleted my moderator?

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What is the difference between tags “monarchy” and “kingdom”?

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Help with Writing a Question on Historiographical Methodology

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On naming Chinese dynasties

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Do we need more explicit policies regarding editing posts?

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What are the correct tags for my question?

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Two tags for Latin

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Tag for Hong Kong

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FAQ: History:Stack Exchange

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How is my question about slave clothing opinion-based?

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Why two similar questions were treated differently?

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Are questions that ask “What was the significance of…?” appropriate for this site?

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Why were my questions on mercenaries in Africa closed?

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