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Showerthought: I got told my 'ask anything' questions were too vague and it changed how I post.
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avery2606mo ago
My buddy had this happen on a forum last year. He kept posting stuff like "thoughts on the new thing?" and people just ignored him. He finally asked a specific question about fixing a leaky faucet with a certain brand of washer. Got like twenty replies with step by step instructions. Totally changed how he asks for help online now.
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wade_clark386mo ago
But what if you just want a vibe check?
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patel.eric6mo ago
It's tough when you just want a general read on something. People online seem to skip right over vague questions. Getting specific is basically the only way to get a real response.
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henry_anderson544mo ago
I remember reading this thing from a psychology blog that said people's brains just skip over vague stuff because there's nothing to latch onto lol. Your buddy's faucet story proves that perfectly.
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