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Helpful replies
The primary signal on Velus, and what makes one count.
Velus replaced likes with Helpful for a reason: the question is not whether you enjoyed a reply, but whether it changed what you would do next.
- Answer the specific situation, not the general topic.
- Say what you actually did and what it cost you.
- Include numbers, ranges and timelines where you can.
- Say plainly when you are unsure.