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The "just google it" mantra has probably held back quite a lot of interesting conversations and debate (self.showerthoughts)
submitted 1 year ago by jeremoose to c/showerthoughts
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I've always been a "lurker" on all platforms and communities because when I do have a question or would like to contribute my first thought has become:

Actually, let me google it first

In which case I'll usually have some answer. Usually it isn't a complete answer but enough for me to not want to share my question anymore.

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[–] Pavidus 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Even with ready access to Google, I still try to ask questions about people's beliefs/lifestyles/hobbies/etc. It's a mixed bag with the responses I get. Some folks are very passionate and ready to explain the subject. Others just tell you to Google it. I obviously know I can Google it, but was hoping for human interaction with someone who clearly has an interest in the topic. Maybe some bonding, maybe some learning, maybe give that person a second to nerd out.

[–] Methylman 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Then there's me , too shy to ask UNTIL I google it so I can feign some sort of knowledge to not seem like a dunce haha

[–] Pavidus 2 points 1 year ago

You're not alone. I'm guilty as well lol.