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Also known as the "I don't know the answer to your question, but here's an answer to a different question so I can look smart" problem.
by tedunangst 6y ago
Also known as the "I don't know the answer to your question, but here's an answer to a different question so I can look smart" problem.
- caturopath 6y agoThat's not my experience. A lot of the time there is a VERY straightforward answer, e.g. "here's this evil metaprogramming thing" or "here's where you access this legacy representation with bitey cornercases" or whatever, which is trivial to provide (but also harmful).
- Can_Not 6y agoAlso the "I'm withholding simple answers to simple questions until you give me a full backstory".