I came across a question which is indirectly related to a clearly answered questions in Stack Overflow.
Can my answer be a link to that question (all similar questions)?
- 2Check out this new faq entry: What is an acceptable answer?Josh Darnell– Josh Darnell2012-01-30 14:06:06 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2012 at 14:06
- Actually, I am unable to comment on other questions (I think I don't have enough reputation).Surya Kasturi– Surya Kasturi2012-01-30 14:07:05 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2012 at 14:07
- Oh, I was just pointing out that post because it has a lot of detail on what an appropriate answer consists of. =)Josh Darnell– Josh Darnell2012-01-30 14:43:13 +00:00Commented Jan 30, 2012 at 14:43
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No.
If the question is really a duplicate of another question then either flag it as a duplicate or vote to close if you have enough reputation.
If it is just related but doesn't answer the question add it as a comment to the question.
Yes, if
it is not an exact duplicate of the current question. (If it is, vote to close as duplicate instead.)
it is an essential part of your answer, which is a valid answer to the question. (If it doesn't, add the link as a comment.)
However, never just add a link. Paraphrase what the other answer says, and explain how it is connected to the current problem, and how it can be solved through it.
