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Does this actually work on SO? You don't see the avatar until after you read both the title AND the problem (since it's at the bottom of the page instead of alo
by chipperyman573 10y ago
Does this actually work on SO? You don't see the avatar until after you read both the title AND the problem (since it's at the bottom of the page instead of alongside it). Plus, the avatar is very tiny. I feel like most people would either have a solution by the time they finish reading or they won't, but a female picture wouldn't change that.
(Serious question by the way, this is an interesting idea)
- stouset 10y agoThey might have an answer to the question in their heads, but whether or not they choose to type it up and submit is a different question.
- YCode 10y agoWhile I haven't done any formal research on the topic anecdotally it totally works on SO and abroad. People seem to start from a more eager position of "How can I help this person?" rather than the more typical "Does this person deserve help?" attitude support channels tend to have. The nature of the discussion is more clarifying than patronizing. I suspect the idea of a female disarms the typical competitive "Which of us knows more?" attitude discussions tend to take in IT circles and without that in the way things are more productive for both parties.