Timeline for Should licencing questions really be closed even when it is massive vendor with standard practices worldwide?
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| Feb 19, 2013 at 13:44 | comment | added | tombull89 | I don't know what StackExchange counts as "too localised" but a "region" would probably apply. | |
| Feb 19, 2013 at 13:43 | comment | added | JamesRyan | Ah so if there is already a mechanism to deal with that type of question then that is no valid reason to exclude a wider field by. :) | |
| Feb 19, 2013 at 13:36 | comment | added | tombull89 | If you ask which web server or OS is better it would get closed as not constructive (produces option or debate). | |
| Feb 19, 2013 at 13:33 | comment | added | JamesRyan | And how many answers will I get if I ask which web server or OS is better? Your example is a bit contrived. Ok so some licencing questions may be region specific but if someone states the region they are certified or knowledgable about in much the same way people mention and applicable OS or tech qualifications, how is that any different? | |
| Feb 19, 2013 at 13:08 | comment | added | tombull89 |
If you ask someone how, for example, configure a Cisco ASA to do x most people would come up with the same route. If you ask a question about licensing, you'll get a multitude of answers due to locations and different businesses.
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| Feb 19, 2013 at 12:57 | comment | added | Dan | @JamesRyan That's a very flawed argument. Firstly, I doubt it. Secondly, technical advice is fairly easy to test and evaluate. Legal questions are not. | |
| Feb 19, 2013 at 12:48 | comment | added | JamesRyan | likewise you can be held legally responsible for your technical advice, we should close every single question if we apply the same principles! | |
| Feb 19, 2013 at 12:39 | history | answered | Dan | CC BY-SA 3.0 |