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[SahmIam]

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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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Ok, well, because they're part of a conversation. Look at this way:

You're at a dinner party. Someone mentions a shampoo. Do you A) ask, "oh, where can I get that?" or B) whip out your phone to look up where you can purchase the item while everyone looks at you.

We're sort on real time here. It's part of conversation. I asked on a beauty thread where to purchase Josie Marans large tubs of whipped moisturizer (because it just mentioned they were available). I knew it was either here or on her site but simply asked as part of a conversation. No one answered me, lol, so eventually I looked it up. I suppose, by your definition, I was lazy. Alrighty then, lol.

In the end, why does it matter? Being honest, I've never asked myself that when reading a thread and something like that pops up.

Last, yeah, I'm a researcher. I've had to be in order to do the work I once did and earn the degrees I have. Still, I'll ask when in a conversation.

[Mz iMac]

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@Preds wrote:

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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 on a message board, 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......

[Zhills]

GOOGLE is just a way of searching for information people have posted on the internet.  GOOGLE just finds it for you.

Information on the internet is only as good as the knowledge of the person posting it.  A website is nothing more than a post, just like the ones here on this BB that has been posted internationally by a super server that you buy time on.

I have built a website.  If you can type and insert an item, YOU could build a website.  You just have to pay to use a special server that can put it on the internet.  Google or the Server do not compose the pages.  They just display them.  Pages are made just like what I am doing now!

[jackthebear]

I used to answer some of these questions, but now,  in the time spent to pose the question here.  can be put into a search engine. 

[Moonchilde]

Re-stating what I said in my OP -

I'm not talking about people asking the opinions of others, their experiences, etc. I'm not talking about "what do you think of/what's your experience with" or "how would I do this? (Multi-step process)."

I'm talking about asking specific questions that have simple, searchable answers. 

- What is a pencil made of?

- Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit?

- What day does X holiday fall on this year?

These are not "opinion" questions.

[truffle]

Next time I am sick and need information, I will preface my request with that tidibit so people don't think I'm being too lazy to look it up myself.  During times of illness or injury one can be very weak that include feelings of overwhelming sadness. All they're looking for and that includes myself, is just kindness from those who are stronger at the moment; those who are not ill and not feeling weak or emotionally wiped out to lend a helping hand and provide the information that we've requested.

Yes, explanations apparently are needed at all times for our motives. 

[Moonchilde]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

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@Preds wrote:

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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 on a message board, 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......

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Yes. As I said in the OP, if you can navigate the QVC site and go to other websites online, sign up for things - there's no reason a person "can't" put a word or phrase into a search engine. 

Not feeling comfortable, or feeling "safe" are IMO excuses rather than reasons. Anyone can learn - if they want to or need to.

[itiswhatitis]

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@SahmIam wrote:

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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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Ok, well, because they're part of a conversation. Look at this way:

You're at a dinner party. Someone mentions a shampoo. Do you A) ask, "oh, where can I get that?" or B) whip out your phone to look up where you can purchase the item while everyone looks at you.

We're sort on real time here. It's part of conversation. I asked on a beauty thread where to purchase Josie Marans large tubs of whipped moisturizer (because it just mentioned they were available). I knew it was either here or on her site but simply asked as part of a conversation. No one answered me, lol, so eventually I looked it up. I suppose, by your definition, I was lazy. Alrighty then, lol.

In the end, why does it matter? Being honest, I've never asked myself that when reading a thread and something like that pops up.

Last, yeah, I'm a researcher. I've had to be in order to do the work I once did and earn the degrees I have. Still, I'll ask when in a conversation.

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@SahmIam your scenario really is different.  This is what we should expect to have here.  Banter.  However, often times want information on how to deal with personal matters (financially, some questions that can't be answered because they are region dependent; and factual data).  

If you go to Among Friends you will see a lot of these kinds of post where people need to vent and ask questions which are of a personal nature.  Some of the opinions and information provided just ain't true.

Simple stuff like the stuff posted in the beauty forums or shoe forums (where I hang out a lot) is just back and forth talk.  It's just different.  They are not the same kind of discussions.  

[Preds]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

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@Preds wrote:

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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 on a message board, 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......

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And my keyword may be different than yours.  I may know it but am unsure how to ask it. 

Just saying ....

[itiswhatitis]

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@truffle wrote:

Next time I am sick and need information, I will preface my request with that tidibit so people don't think I'm being too lazy to look it up myself.  During times of illness or injury one can be very weak that include feelings of overwhelming sadness. All they're looking for and that includes myself, is just kindness from those who are stronger at the moment; those who are not ill and not feeling weak or emotionally wiped out to lend a helping hand and provide the information that we've requested.

Yes, explanations apparently are needed at all times for our motives. 

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@truffle this website is not necessarily the best place for you to be in a time of sickness.  If it helps you that's good.  Please only get advice from your physicians on your nutritional needs; health and things of that nature.  If folks are just chit chatting with you and are there for you w/o trying to tell you how to heal ~ nothing wrong with that.  Be weary.........always.