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Yeah, unfortunately, these days SO is relatively good for shallow questions but mostly terrible for niche questions when you're already at an advanced level on
by oefrha 5y ago
Yeah, unfortunately, these days SO is relatively good for shallow questions but mostly terrible for niche questions when you're already at an advanced level on the topic. Often enough you get several inquiries about your use case from people at or maybe even below your level who can't really answer the niche question, you waste time explaining irrelevant details and fending off skepticism, and end up leaving without an answer.
- abathur 5y agoI still occasionally post these _when they aren't urgent_ because there's an off chance someone will know, and a greater chance some future traveller will find it by search and turn up with a good thought or answer. But yes, it can be a lonely game :)
- matsemann 5y agoIt's also encouraged to answer your own questions. So if you struggle with something, and find a solution, you can post the Q and answer at the same time even. To make it easier for others in the future.