“Just Google it” is a valid (albeit dickish) response for top level questions that could have been typed into a search bar instead of a post title field and they would have gotten the answer right there. That’s about it. It’s definitely a weasel move to say “just Google it” instead of supporting your own assertions.
Edit: emphasis added to clarify that in my example, a search would have in fact answered the question immediately. I am aware of how shitty search is now
It really depends. If someone is passionate about something, i definitely want to hear their perspective or idea or suggestions. If the question is where the sun rises, yeah, just google it.
“Just Google it” is a valid (albeit dickish) response for top level questions that could have been typed into a search bar instead of a post title field and they would have gotten the answer right there. That’s about it. It’s definitely a weasel move to say “just Google it” instead of supporting your own assertions.
Edit: emphasis added to clarify that in my example, a search would have in fact answered the question immediately. I am aware of how shitty search is now
I agree but also disagree. With the current way search engines are sometimes a reddit post with an answer “just Google it” WILL be the top result.
It really depends. If someone is passionate about something, i definitely want to hear their perspective or idea or suggestions. If the question is where the sun rises, yeah, just google it.
I see you’ve been in a coma since Google stopped answering questions. Now it’s just sponsored content and incorrect AI summaries.
Funny to find comments like this in a thread whose root point is basically “don’t be a dick to people in the comments.”