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The problem isn't really the site or the admins, it's mainly the community and moderators. They almost instantly lock new questions if they're not very specifi
by mscasts 7y ago
The problem isn't really the site or the admins, it's mainly the community and moderators.
They almost instantly lock new questions if they're not very specific, they are hostile and they're elitist. If you haven't researched your qustion for hours before, be prepared to get a lot of downvotes for your ignorance.
I used to post somewhat regularly on SO, I never post anything anymore since there is no idea because the community and moderators are too unfriendly.
The site itself is very nice though and many answers are still very good.
- SmellyGeekBoy 7y ago> If you haven't researched your qustion for hours before Is this not the point though? I generally spend hours chipping away at a problem until I'll resort to asking StackOverflow. There's no point wasting everyone's time if the information is already out there.
- Kaiyou 7y agoWhy not, though? There are enough helpful point-chasers out there who will gladly help you save time.