A companion question is either inspired by a previous question, a continuation of the topic or similar to the topic of a previous question, a rewording or re-organization of... more A companion question is either inspired by a previous question, a continuation of the topic or similar to the topic of a previous question, a rewording or re-organization of a previous question, a loosely plagiarized version of a previous question, or a different take on the meaning of a previous question. Additionally, when identified as such by the person who posts a companion question, often there is homage given to the original question, and if that original question was posted by someone else, credit is given to them also.
This is a companion question to: "Do you ever respond to "companion questions" on here?"https://answermug.com/forums/topic/63088/do-you-ever-respond-to-quot-companion-questions-quot-on-here/view/post_id/514026
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