Looks like that discussion talks about the same issue. joekrie 51 days ago [-] I find it to be a great resource if someone has already answered your question,

Looks like that discussion talks about the same issue. joekrie 51 days ago [-] I find it to be a great resource if someone has already answered your question, especially if I find it via Google. As for asking questions, it's a bit off-putting to be immediately downvoted without explanation, and to not get a single answer. Point is, it's good resource to free-ride but not actively participate. city41 51 days ago [-] That's basically the point of the site. I think SO's owners are ok with this trade off. FWIW it wasn't always like this. I have a lot of points on SO mostly acquired about 5 years ago. Back then SO was a much friendlier, and much more interesting place to participate in. I haven't actively participated in about 3 years or so. CaptSpify 51 days ago [-] I've always thought this described it best: SO is a great place to find answers to your questions, but SO is a terrible place to ask questions.