Questions tagged [identification-questions]
For discussion of the [identification-request] tag and questions with that tag.
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Fourth off-topic close reason implemented
As per Do we need a fourth off-topic reason for identification requests that contain too little detail?, a fourth off-topic close reason has been implemented.
It reads
This identification request ...
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We shouldn't use [identification-request] on questions that aren't really identification requests
Eric's post a few days ago about identification requests contains a problematic paragraph:
First, let it be clear that I am talking about identifying an anime or manga from one or more images. Some ...
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Are identifying fan-made works on-topic if they are from a known series?
Years ago I asked this question on meta if ID requests on doujins were on-topic. The implied answer from the comment was that they were if the question was written well enough.
After that, we ...
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Should we be closing image-only id requests differently?
Most of the time I see image-only id-requests be closed as duplicate of the reverse search question.
However, reviewers need to (should) be verifying themselves that it is in fact a duplicate. I feel ...
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How to improve hit rate to suggestions on picture identification questions?
I've tried editing the question Where is this picture from? How do I use Reverse Image Search to find the source of an anime/manga image?
to try and get better hits on it by editing the title. However,...
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Id requests and their generic titles
I apologise in advance for formatting and orthography errors that may appear here, as I am currently on mobile.
Just right now I saw a identification-request with the awesome title of: "Looking for ...
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Change the ID request close plaque text to include a link to a meta post for self-help and tips
Right now (and this has been going on for a very long time) the text says this:
Identification questions are off-topic, because they tend to attract low-quality and low-effort posts. The community ...
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How to do an identification request for custom art
I want to identify characters from a piece of physical art I purchased. By taking a photo of it, Google Image search correctly identifies is a Totoro bus stop parody, but I cannot find it on this ...
