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**Amr** · February 5th, 2006, 01:50 PM

What are the opinions on allowing members to add a Solved tag to threads? Perhaps from a drop down menu or something similar? It would be helpful to see which 'cases' are solved at a quick glance while searching or browsing through the forum.

Regards,
Amr.

**phenious** · February 5th, 2006, 03:40 PM

I wouldnt mind it but heck. People never come back to say "Thanks its fixed" a lot. (not always) So i think it would be a time & Effort vs. the ammount actually used. Cool idea though.

**Amr** · February 5th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Plus I think it would be time saving. One could find threads that actually led to success instead of going through 10 threads where everything was left open ended and you have no idea if the tips helped or worked

It might also put less load on the server, since people might be able to find what they are looking for faster, and hence put less strain through searches?

**phenious** · February 5th, 2006, 03:54 PM

People search?!?

Most of the time they just throw up a post until one of the other members toss in a link to an old thread

I hear ya though. The big guys will see your suggestion soon enough just like the rest

**large_nostril** · February 5th, 2006, 07:56 PM

I still think this idea is a good one

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**GroundZero3** · February 5th, 2006, 08:00 PM

heh alot of people come here, sign up ask a question and never come back.

**Amr** · February 6th, 2006, 02:56 PM

That's a shame, well it was just an idea, I think I saw it some smaller forums.

**sr71000** · February 6th, 2006, 05:00 PM

I agree...I like the idea as well....unfortunately, practicality and benefit vs. expense must be considered!

Anyways...yes...i support the idea as well...but meh...not my decision (and since i'm not coding it, and i'm not payin for it...I guess that's how it should be

lol)

**Beemer** · February 7th, 2006, 12:38 AM

http://www.experts-exchange.com uses eccepted answers. They even specify the comment with the accepted answer. You have to be a member to view the accepted answer. The site is very serious about IT solutions.