Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend adding the feature to mark comments as solutions. Websites like StackOverflow often have many answers that aren’t the best marked as solutions, and I believe platforms like Codidact have learned from those mistakes.
Reputation is a key factor that motivates people to contribute answers. However, StackOverflow suffers from over-moderation due to the reputation gained from moderating. I’m curious about how Codidact has addressed this issue.
Instead, consider allowing users to mark questions as solved rather than comments. Implementing a voting system similar to Slashdot, where users can categorize responses as helpful, funny, or other descriptors, might be more effective. This way, contributors are incentivized to help, as they can gain reputation points. Then a leaderboard showcasing the most helpful contributors on a weekly or monthly basis could further encourage participation.
| Feature | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| User Profiles with Reputation Points | Allow users to earn points for asking questions, providing answers, and receiving upvotes. | Encourages participation and rewards knowledgeable contributors. |
| Question Marking System | Enable users to mark questions as solved, rather than comments. | Simplifies the process of identifying resolved queries. |
| Voting System | Implement a voting mechanism for answers (e.g., helpful, insightful, etc.). | Helps surface the best answers and encourages quality contributions. |
| Leaderboards | Create weekly or monthly leaderboards showcasing top contributors. | Fosters competition and motivates users to engage more actively. |
| Categorization and Tagging | Allow users to categorize questions and tag them for easier navigation. | Improves searchability and organization of content. |
| Search Functionality | Develop a robust search feature that allows users to find questions and answers quickly. | Enhances user experience by making information easily accessible. |