This question was removed from HNQ list with only a short notice "Needs detailed answers".

Why not "protecting" it instead entirely removing from the HNQ? After being edited and reopened, it looks like a good question that received at least one great answer.

Removing question from HNQ was discussed here and there seem to be an agreement that should be done only on an exceptional basis:

Very rarely, when absolutely necessary to prevent harm to the site or the community.

This question was removed from the HNQ list with only a short notice "Needs detailed answers".

Why not "protect" it instead of entirely removing it from the HNQ? After being edited and reopened, it looks like a good question that received at least one great answer.

Removing a question from HNQ was discussed here and there seemed to be an agreement that it should be done only on an exceptional basis:

Very rarely, when absolutely necessary to prevent harm to the site or the community.