True staple of the format

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• Gustephan@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  I used to be that guy. Then I realized asking eachother questions is just part of the human experience. I know we can both google it, but maybe you just wanted to talk to me instead of a computer. Maybe ill ask you something I already know or could easily google so you can feel smart and helpful answering my question. Life is nicer when you have positive interactions with people instead of searching for every minute way you could belittle them

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  • VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    So fucking true. People ask questions on forums and social media to talk to other people. So many have forgotten the entire purpose of this whole thing.

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  • faythofdragons@slrpnk.net ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    I lowkey think the website Let Me Google That For You was part of a psyop making people think search algorithms are the superior option for obtaining new information, and therefore leaving people vulnerable to how algorithms have been manipulated to push disinformation.

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    • Inaminate_Carbon_Rod@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      For some reason that site needs a fedora

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  • Snazz@lemmy.world ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Obviously context matters here. I’m usually happy to answer most questions. I reserve those types of ‘just google it’ responses for the people who skip FAQs, ping me when they know I’m focused/busy and generally don’t respect my time.

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  • Pacattack57@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    For me experiences from real people are worlds better than googling. “Go from A to B” might seem straightforward but a human could tell you be carefull in the middle because there’s a pothole. Information from people is more helpful.

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• sundray@lemmus.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  I might accept “just Google it” as a helpful answer back before when Google actually fucking worked.

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  • Sunrosa@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    I am forced to look through the links in the AI answer now for basically all mildly specific queries ever because the main links are so random and nonspecific

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• CoryCoolguy@lemmy.myserv.one ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  My fav is finding one of these via the top google result

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• SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  If it’s not hard to find a source, it’s not hard to provide a source. You’re not doing other people’s work for them by being kind enough to provide evidence for your assertions. They’re less likely to hear what you have to say if you just brush them off and say “it’s common sense” or “it’s easy to find just search it yourself.”

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  • bleistift2@sopuli.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    I think there’s a difference between making a claim (then I’m with you – provide a source, goddamnit) and getting asked a question where it’s obvious the asker hasn’t even tried finding out shit on their own. In the latter I think the card is right. I’m not your proxy for google.

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    • SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Counterpoint: A lot of people legitimately don’t know how to find out shit on their own and their learning style is rooted in having teachers and tutors help them along to understanding. Needing someone to teach them how to find out shit on their own might legitimately be part of the path that they need help with.

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    • IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Except, when you Google something, the best answers are (or at least used to be) most often Reddit comments provided by people who aren’t douchebags.

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    • LwL@lemmy.world ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I do both. When it’s not something I pull from memory I’ll say how I found it and also provide what I found. Which isn’t about telling people that they shouldn’t ask, but rather to teach them for when they can’t.

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    • StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Then don’t bother answering

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• daggermoon@lemmy.world ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  If I wanted to Google it I would. I’m asking you because I have reason to believe you are knowledgeable on the subject and also because i’m lonely and value conversation.

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• salacious_coaster@infosec.pub ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  “Just Google it” is a valid (albeit dickish) response for top level questions that could have been typed into a search bar instead of a post title field and they would have gotten the answer right there. That’s about it. It’s definitely a weasel move to say “just Google it” instead of supporting your own assertions.

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  • QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    I agree but also disagree. With the current way search engines are a reddit post with an answer “just Google it” WILL be the top result.

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  • sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    I see you’ve been in a coma since Google stopped answering questions. Now it’s just sponsored content and incorrect AI summaries.

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    • FaceDeer@fedia.io ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Funny to find comments like this in a thread whose root point is basically "don't be a dick to people in the comments."

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• criss_cross@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  How powerful are questions? The mana cost on this could make this card busted.

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  • QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    How powerful are questions?

    just Google it

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• rustyfish@piefed.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Just cast Narsets Reversal on it and watch how his arsehole implodes on his own arseholeness.

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• Gonzako@lemmy.world ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I just found something that I can’t just Google. I’ve a post on find that song and people have been really helpful

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