Is it considered chatting or personal communication if, after receiving

[Ritaah]

answers to a question? we then use the 'add information' box to respond to some of the comments? I have recently had a question (and all its wonderful answers) removed for 'misuse of the question and answer formula'. I cannot think of anything that I might have done wrong except perhaps to respond - nicely - to some of those who sent in brilliant answers.

Perhaps the only way we should show our appreciation of good answers is to use the thumbs up facility but I, regularly, see people adding comments to answers by using the 'add information' section. I love it when someone gives a comment to my contribution also because I then know that my effort has been appreciated.

I find it difficult to know when I'm doing right and when I'm doing wrong here.

 

[Graybeard]

It would depend upon what the comment was, but please keep in mind that you can always appeal violation notice. I've had something like eight violation notices, and all but two were reversed on appeal. I still disagree with the other two.

 

[Someone]

Yes it is a violation for chat. You admit you responded and that is not what this site is about.
The comments are done when you pick the Best Answer

 

[badhabyt]

Yes, it is chat. The added details is ONLY for clarifying the question for all the users. Thanking users, correcting users, or similar activities are all chat.