The Socratic method is bad over asynchronous communications because if you, Socrates, made a mistake then it takes 3-5 iterations to clear that up. 1. You post

The Socratic method is bad over asynchronous communications because if you, Socrates, made a mistake then it takes 3-5 iterations to clear that up. 1. You post a question with non-specific action intended to stimulate them to critically think and fix a defect which doesn't exist. 2. The bewildered person tries explaining what is going on blindly, not sure what you are hinting at. 3. If the general explanations connect, maybe you see your mistake and resolve otherwise you explain what you were thinking the defect was. 4. The author explains the lack of defect. 5. You apologize and resolve. If the person has any confidence at all then they will consider this a demoralizing possibility. Even if the person didn't make a mistake if you know there is an issue and are withholding that from them because you think them figuring it out by being stimulated from answering your question is benefitial to them, then you are not being immediately helpful in an asynchronous process that has a tendency to drag on. Our society would not be capable of the things it was today if everybody needed to reinvent the wheel frequently as a learning experience; direct communication is a strength we have. All I am saying is, go sit down with them if you want to use the socratic method. It is multiple times more effective then.