I am looking to use search to see whether many downvoted answers with negative score still remain undeleted, or not. What search entry should I use to get a list of all answers ever posted on IPS, arranged by votes? I need to exclude all questions and deleted answers. I would prefer a search that also allows me to read the actual negative-score answers that remain undeleted, rather than statistics alone. Please also try to link to standard resources on how to use such very specific searches on Stack Exchange.
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Have you heard of specific queries? SE offers a way to look for numbers, you need to set up your own query to access databases– OldPadawanCommented Apr 5, 2018 at 14:29
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Thanks for the information @OldPadawan. How to construct the query? Note: I don't know anything about writing software. Also, I would prefer a search that also allows me to read the actual negative-score answers that remain undeleted, rather than statistics alone.– English StudentCommented Apr 5, 2018 at 14:35
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It's really unnecessary to use SEDE for this.– Catija ModCommented Apr 5, 2018 at 14:40
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Most of the basic search help is easily accessible in the advanced search tips bar when you're on the search page:
There's more detailed help on the search help page.
For your specific interest, you'll want something like:
is:answer score:-100...-1
And then click on the "votes" sort order to get this.
You can't see deleted answers, other than your own (if you have 2K+ reputation), but they only come up when you specifically search for them. The query will default to active posts only unless you specify deleted ones.
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Thanks a lot for the prompt and helpful answer @Catija. Commented Apr 5, 2018 at 14:41
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I'd like to correct you on one thing. It requires 2k to view deleted posts regardless of type. ;-P– A J ModCommented Apr 5, 2018 at 14:51