Can't mark answer as solution?

I started a thread and i would like to mark an answer as solution, but i can’t:

https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-display-wild-and-captive-observations-together-on-a-map/6778/2

But i can here?

https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/bug-for-the-species-count/6757/4

one is in category general (for discussion) and the other is in category bug-reports (for problems). I’m not certain, but that could be the difference

But in both categories i have started the thread?

Usually the original poster can mark an answer as solution, as far as i know.

@GeraldA yes, marking a post as a solution is only available for Bug Reports and Feature Requests.

Sorry, not available in Forum Feedback either! :wink:

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I can add the feature the other categories, if you like.

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That would be nice!
I reckon it would be a benefit for others to have a question marked as solved if it is.

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I would say maybe for the General and Forum Feedback categories, since those are the most frequent venues for questions and answers.

From a moderating point of view, I suppose it would be a helpful indication that the original poster has gotten what they wanted from the thread, and it can be closed if ongoing discussion doesn’t seem to be adding much more.

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OK, done. Maybe Curators as well?

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I guess that would be reasonable too, but I’m biased because I’m about to post a question there :wink:

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Cool, I’ve added the option to that category as well.

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