Very true, but if you want to ask a question and only get an answer to your question, that’s StackOverflow, where moderators are there to ensure that questions

Very true, but if you want to ask a question and only get an answer to your question, that’s StackOverflow, where moderators are there to ensure that questions and answers don’t become conversations. On a less-structured forum like this, the XY Problem is in full-effect: “How do I X?” “You seem to actually want to Y, and X actually isn’t a good way to achieve Y.” Classic example: “How do I ace a whiteboard coding test?” StackOverflow: “Be sure to ask questions about requirements. State all your assumptions aloud. &c. &c.” Hacker News: “Walk out. They’re idiots and you don’t want to work for them.”