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Can you get a second opinion on Stack Exchange?
Occasionally, people are interested in different perspectives on the same fundamental question. There are many Stack Exchange sites with overlapping topic spaces and it can be useful to get a “second opinion”. Even then, however, it’s best to tailor your question to each site.
Is it OK to cross post on two sites?
Allowing cross-posting is a slippery slope. If you might have slightly better odds of getting an answer by posting it on two sites, well, by gum, why not maximize your odds by posting it on twenty sites!
Is it safe to cross post on Stack Exchange?
Cross-posting would help in cases like this. The proliferation of sites (particularly betas) makes this disparity a frequently recurrent issue and puts the growing Stack Exchange network somewhat at odds with a strict policy against cross-posting, especially in the long run as topic overlap increases.
Do you ask the question on the site?
As a general rule: No. Ask the question on the site you think is most applicable. Each site is focused on a specific topic area and it’s important to respect the community. Reading a sample of well-received questions can give you an idea of what’s on topic. Look over the site’s /help/on-topic guidance before asking, if you still aren’t sure.
How to know if a question is on topic?
Reading a sample of well-received questions can give you an idea of what’s on topic. Look over the site’s /help/on-topic guidance before asking, if you still aren’t sure. If your questions does not get a useful answer, consider editing the question based on comments and other feedback.
Is it valid to have more than one question mark in a URL?
Yes, it is valid. Only the first ? in a URL has significance, any after it are treated as literal question marks: The query component is indicated by the first question mark (“?”) character and terminated by a number sign (“#”) character or by the end of the URI.