Questions you'd like answering, regardless of how trivial they may seem

[markemark]

Sigh.

Yes, I know the expression.

It’s the reason for the expression. It’s as if they’re this amazing thing that sells out immediately. But I’ve never wanted it. And I am wondering who does.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Why do people ask questions in forums, that they could easily answer via a quick search?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Why do people ask questions in forums, that they could easily answer via a quick search?

You could have googled that:

"People may ask seemingly simple questions in forums for various reasons beyond just needing an answer. These can include seeking human interaction, wanting to engage in discussion, or not knowing the right search terms or how to formulate a good search query. Some individuals may prefer personalised responses from experts or want to compare multiple answers. Others might be looking for a more engaging or social learning experience than simply reading search results"

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Why do people ask questions in forums, that they could easily answer via a quick search?

Let me just Google that for you

 

[Chris S]

Why do people ask questions in forums, that they could easily answer via a quick search?

Because the answers they get may be wrong, particularly if they are AI generated. Anybody who posts incorrect information on a forum is quickly corrected.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Because the answers they get may be wrong, particularly if they are AI generated. Anybody who posts incorrect information on a forum is quickly corrected.

on some forums correct information is often quickly corrected as well

(he says glancing sideways to "the Other Place")

 

[raleighnut]

on some forums correct information is often quickly corrected as well

(he says glancing sideways to "the Other Place")

Yep I've had someone tell me that 'CousCous' is a grain when it is actually small balls of Pasta rubbed through a sieve

 

[YMFB]

Where has my Trangia stove and Kelly kettle gone !

 

[grldtnr]

Where has my Trangia stove and Kelly kettle gone !

Well I don't know, where did you last have it?

 

[YMFB]

Well I don't know, where did you last have it?

Good questio, cannot recall.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Yep I've had someone tell me that 'CousCous' is a grain when it is actually small balls of Pasta rubbed through a sieve

Well that's me out of eating couscous ever again, unless it's already in a bought salad. I tolerated it thinking it WAS a grain, but now I know it's just a carbohydrate I won't bother.

 

[raleighnut]

Well that's me out of eating couscous ever again, unless it's already in a bought salad. I tolerated it thinking it WAS a grain, but now I know it's just a carbohydrate I won't bother.

That's not a bad thing, I eat a fair bit of Pasta although I cannot abide Cous Cous but then I can't abide Semolina which is the grain it is made from unlike standard Pasta made from Durum wheat or 00 flour I think a lot of people confuse it with Quinoa which is a grain.

 

[grldtnr]

Good questio, cannot recall.

Need to ask. Your mum, probably put them away, in a totally unexpected place

 

[AndyRM]

Yep I've had someone tell me that 'CousCous' is a grain when it is actually small balls of Pasta rubbed through a sieve

I didn't know that!

 

[YMFB]

Need to ask. Your mum, probably put them away, in a totally unexpected place

Sadly my poor mum passed away in 2004, but my wife took on the role of putting things away in very safe place.