How to Manage Question Requests on Quora: Privacy and Blocking Settings

As a frequent contributor on Quora, you might sometimes feel overwhelmed or annoyed by receiving too many question requests. Fortunately, Quora offers various privacy settings to better control who can ask you questions or send you requests. This guide will help you navigate these settings and understand how to use them effectively.

Managing Question Requests

Quora provides a straightforward way to control who can ask you questions. You can follow the steps below to adjust your settings:

Go to your account settings: Start by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner. From there, select 'Privacy settings'. This will bring you to a page where you can manage your account and profile settings. Look for 'Manage question settings': In the settings menu, look for an option related to questions. Specifically, you should see a section called 'Manage question settings' or 'Question settings'. This is where you can adjust who can ask you questions. Adjust your settings: You can limit or completely stop users from asking you questions. The level of control depends on your preference, and you can choose to only allow certain users or completely block all others.

Account Deactivation

If you want to completely deactivate your Quora account, you can do so following these steps:

Click on your profile picture: Just like when you adjust privacy settings, start by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner to open the account settings menu. Select 'Settings': From the menu, select 'Settings'. Choose 'Privacy': In the settings menu, look for the privacy option. Click 'Deactivate': You should see a 'Deactivate' button. Click it to begin the deactivation process. Confirm with your password: Enter your password to confirm the action. Once you do, your account will be deactivated.

While deactivating your account is a solution, it comes with some implications. For example, you may not be able to access your account in the future, and your contributions to the platform will be lost. It’s recommended that you consider the option carefully before proceeding.

Blocking and A2A Requests

Quora’s blocking feature is not as effective for stopping A2A (Ask to Answer) requests from anonymous users. However, there are a few strategies you can employ:

Deactivate the feature: You can deactivate the 'A2A' option for your questions. This will discourage anonymous users from sending you requests. Write a bio message: Add a message to your bio that clearly states that you are not accepting A2A requests. This can serve as a deterrent. Note that this message can be hidden by the Quora moderators. Crank up the 'A2A' threshold: If you only want to discourage certain users, you can increase the 'A2A' threshold for your questions. This will make it harder for users with a low reputation to send you requests.

Remember that blocking and managing requests can sometimes result in unintended consequences. Make sure to choose the option that best fits your situation and consider the impact on your interactions with the Quora community.

Conclusion

Managing your question requests on Quora can be done efficiently by adjusting privacy settings, deactivating your account, or using the blocking feature. Each method has its pros and cons, so it’s important to choose the one that best suits your needs. Regularly checking Quora’s Help Center and updates will also ensure that you are using the latest and most effective methods.