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The "just google it" mantra has probably held back quite a lot of interesting conversations and debate (lemmy.world)
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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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[โ€“] ColonelSanders@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You're making the assumption that everyone is capable of using Google to the extent needed to find an answer. Being able to fully utilize and understand exactly what it is you're searching for is a skill in and of itself and not everyone knows how or what to search for. Of course this is dependent on the question/issue but I still think that too many people take for granted that Google-Fu is an actual skill that some can lack

[โ€“] tal@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

If plugging the text of the question that you're asking into the Google Search bar turns up pages with the answer, then that isn't the situation. And that's generally what I think people get upset about.