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[itiswhatitis]

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@truffle wrote:

Some people scoff at google because it apparently is not a reliable source and is not where the smart set goes for their information.  The intellectuals and the super informed who fancy themselves as part of the intelligentsia have on occasion put down those who sited their source as google but never bothered to say where they go for their information.....fancy that!  

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@truffle it is a reliable source though.  Google has many ways to search.  One way is by it's Scholar search engine.  (I'll bet those intelligenista's won't tell you that).  It's not what you use to search it's how you analyze the results.  

[QVCkitty1]

Look it's not mandatory to answer these posts, so what's the problem ??

[truffle]

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@itiswhatitis wrote:

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@truffle wrote:

Some people scoff at google because it apparently is not a reliable source and is not where the smart set goes for their information.  The intellectuals and the super informed who fancy themselves as part of the intelligentsia have on occasion put down those who sited their source as google but never bothered to say where they go for their information.....fancy that!  

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@truffle it is a reliable source though.  Google has many ways to search.  One way is by it's Scholar search engine.  (I'll bet those intelligenista's won't tell you that).  It's not what you use to search it's how you analyze the results.  

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@itiswhatitis which is why I see nothing wrong in asking questions. 

[proudlyfromNJ]

The posts that I don't like are the ones with the teaser heading. I don't like having to open a thread to see what it is really about and find it is something uninteresting to me. I could have just passed it on by.

[truffle]

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

Look it's not mandatory to answer these posts, so what's the problem ??

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LOL  

[itiswhatitis]

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@truffle wrote:

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@itiswhatitis wrote:

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@truffle wrote:

Some people scoff at google because it apparently is not a reliable source and is not where the smart set goes for their information.  The intellectuals and the super informed who fancy themselves as part of the intelligentsia have on occasion put down those who sited their source as google but never bothered to say where they go for their information.....fancy that!  

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@truffle it is a reliable source though.  Google has many ways to search.  One way is by it's Scholar search engine.  (I'll bet those intelligenista's won't tell you that).  It's not what you use to search it's how you analyze the results.  

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@itiswhatitis which is why I see nothing wrong in asking questions. 

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@truffle as mentioned somewhere in here; oft times you will not get correct answers.  That's the downside to all of this.  I see so much false info here it ain't even funny.....

This is good place for sharing opinions and points of view; but not for important factual information that is needed.

[SXMGirl]

I think that there are many reasons why people ask here instead of just searching on their own.  Some might just be lazy, but I think that we live in such a world where many people only connect online.  This is a good forum where people have many ideas and suggestions.  It also brings friendship and a way to "talk" to others without leaving home, which some cannot do.

Sometimes I do think answers could easily be found online without asking here; but, in the end, where better to go than to a forum where people feel comfortable and at home.

[goldensrbest]

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

Look it's not mandatory to answer these posts, so what's the problem ??

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Agree, we have enough of don't post this ,as is.

[truffle]

I also want to add that many are just looking for a little friendly banter yet there will always be those who want to analyse where you're coming from. 

[Mz iMac]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@SahmIam wrote:

IMHO, often asking someone how to do XYZ gives up info that is more helpful than ANY book or site can provide. I read all the books on childbirth but GIVING birth gave me insight that NO book could.

Same thing when applying for Social Security for my son; I did research and I called and I ordered pamphlets and OMG.... I was lost. I asked here and so many offered advice, help, insight that they had gained having gone through it themselves.

That's the answer for you; We ask here because of the insight from those who have actually gone through it themselves.

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@SahmIam, I don't mean people asking others for their personal knowledge or advice. I'm not talking about going to a website to learn to ride a bike (for example), but rather asking  "where can I buy ABC shampoo" when a 10-second google will tell you.  You can ask "what do you all think of ABC shampoo?" and get feedback and advice and maybe where to buy gets thrown into the conversation. But I'm talking asking flat out simple, not complicated and not subjective questions.

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A simple answer ... "Easy for you, difficult for me."  Nothing personal, but for some, it is.  Not everyone is comfy on the 'puter.  They may feel "safe" asking here first.

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If the person is that comfortable to figure out how to post in forums, I would think it would be a breeze to "Google."  One click & you're in!  Or enter keyword & click!  Depends on how your browser is set up.

Just saying......