This question is an attempt to see how many notices are sent by GA
regarding requests for clarification and comments.  Feel free to
answer with some drivel while I add clarification requests and
comments and answer clarifications to see what happens.
seedy

What an interesting question! 

I look forward to drivelling with you, seedy.

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Clarification of Answer by grimace-ga on 14 Jul 2002 04:21 PDT

Incidentally, I wasn't notified at all when my recent answer was
answered, nor when it was commented on or clarified. I wonder whether
this will be any different?

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Request for Answer Clarification by seedy-ga on 14 Jul 2002 04:31 PDT

What the heck happens when a answer clarification is requested.  Does
teh researcher get a notice??  Does the customer get a notice when the
clarification is posted??  Does the customer get a notice when a
comment is posted??  We may find out...I know the researcher does not
get  a notice when a comment is posted to a question they have
answered....right...we'll see...
seedy

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Request for Answer Clarification by seedy-ga on 14 Jul 2002 04:34 PDT

The auto notifier did not work "instantly"....no email yet..seedy

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Clarification of Answer by grimace-ga on 14 Jul 2002 04:56 PDT

It certainly used to be the case that researchers were notified after
a clarification request. It hasn't happened for a while now, as far as
I can remember.

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Clarification of Answer by grimace-ga on 14 Jul 2002 05:00 PDT

Just received this:

Hello,

In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424

Your answer needs some clarification (requested by the asker of the
question). Please go to
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424 to
view the clarification request.  Click on 'Clarify Answer' to respond.
        --------------------------------------------------
In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424

Your answer needs some clarification (requested by the asker of the
question). Please go to
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424 to
view the clarification request.  Click on 'Clarify Answer' to respond.
        --------------------------------------------------

This test resulted in full information being provided by GA to my
email whenever a answer clarification or comment was posted....except
for the last one posted by grimace which comment I was NOT notified
of....and...I notice that some other questions where I have provided
an answer did not result in a notice to my email when a request for
clarification was made.  It appears there is a bug in this
system...that needs some attention by the googleys.....I'll send
information to them in the form of an email.  I do not intend to ask
for a refund on this question and repost....

seedy

While you're doing this, seedy, you might also want to check on how
the reposting and rejecting systems operate.

According to the Helps & Tips:

"To request a refund, you'll need the question ID number for the
answer that is unsatisfactory. Go to "My Account" and select "Answered
Questions." Choose the question for which you would like a refund. You
can see the ID number in the right side of the window. While keeping
this window open, launch a second window in your browser (Ctrl+N in
Internet Explorer). Type or paste the ID number into the "Question ID"
space on the refund page. Please supply the reason for your request -
your refund cannot be processed without this explanation. The reason
will be posted on the site along with the question and answer since
this will provide useful information to other users."

Google Answers: Help and Tips
https://answers.google.com/answers/help.html

I wasn't actively looking, but I never saw a link to a 'refund page'
when my question was answered. Do you see one anywhere?

At this point, grimace, I only see an ability to rate the
answer....but I'll look later in the day when I return from playing
golf...seedy

grimace:

I'm going to give you a five star rating then request a refund....then
repost...seedy

Grimace:

This is what I got...It is pretty cool....I like it....I'll see if
more comes from this comment...

seedy

Return-Path: <nobody@google.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 04:44:24 -0700
From: Google Answers <nobody@google.com>
To: (direct address removed for privacy)
Subject: Google Answers Activity Report
Reply-To: answers-support@google.com

Hello,

In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424&m=r

A Researcher has answered your question.  Remember, if you have
questions about your answer, you can use the 'Request Answer
Clarification' button on the question page to ask for more
information.  If you are satisfied with your answer, please remember
to rate it.
        --------------------------------------------------
In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424

A researcher has posted a clarification to the answer to your
question. Please go to
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424 to
view it.
--------------------------------------------------
In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424

A new comment has been posted to your question.
        --------------------------------------------------
In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424

A new comment has been posted to your question.
        --------------------------------------------------
In regard to question: System Test
Question ID: 39424
URL: https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=39424

A new comment has been posted to your question.
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How odd! I wonder why I never had any notification...

I have 'Notify me whenever there is activity with my questions' in my profile.