Vraagpull

Vraagpull is a term used in Dutch-language online communities to describe a mechanism for collecting, curating, and presenting questions for public answering. The concept combines vraag, meaning question, with pull, referring to pulling content from a queue into a focused discussion or answer session. It is commonly used to organize inquiries in a structured workflow that involves participants, moderators, and sometimes automated tools.

In practice, users submit questions through a form or chat interface. Submissions may be de-duplicated and given priority based on factors such as relevance, timeliness, or user role. A moderator or an automated system then selects a set of questions to be answered, either in a live session, a written FAQ, or a dedicated article. The chosen questions are pulled into the next answer cycle, and responses are published for the broader community. The process often includes guidelines for scope, anonymity, and moderation.

Variants of the concept differ in who can submit questions, who curates the pull, and how often questions are released. Some implementations emphasize open participation with broad topic coverage, while others are limited to expert contributors or organized events. Governance typically covers content quality, censorship, and measures to prevent bias or harassment.

The purpose of vraagpull is to improve coverage and transparency in Q&A workflows by concentrating discussion on a curated subset of questions. Critics may point to potential delays, bias in selection, or mismatches between user interests and the curated set. Related concepts include question-and-answer platforms and curated Q&A sessions in online communities.