I answered a question, a response was made by the asker, and my subsequent response was better. How can this 2nd answer be selected as best?

When an answer is selected as "best" the comments to it go along with it, so it is up to the reader to actually read everything involved. I don't believe the question asker should have to state anything in their comment when they pick "best answer" (though that wouldn't be a bad thing if they did)... in the end it is up to the reader to read everything involved if they want to get the most out of the question/answer.

I think that in most cases such as yours, the Asker will take into consideration your Comments. As the Asker, in the past I've commented on an answer wanting follow-up or details to round out the answer. If they follow through and supplement their answer, I consider it an overall answer package, and rate them accordingly.

Additionally, as you can see by looking at any official Mahalo Scavenger Hunts that the Mahalo staff hosts, Comments are often a necessary add-on to an answer when time is an issue. In the case of Scavenger Hunts, we are encouraged to add on to our answers in the Comments section knowing that it will completely supplement and aid our answers! So go ahead and add to your answers.

If the Asker is to shortsighted to see outside of the answer box, then it is an issue on their own heads, not yours.

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