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When's the last time you asked a questions on StackOverflow? (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/programming
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It just occured to me, that I haven't asked anything on SO for a while now. It might even be years, the last I asked for help.

Most of the problems I come across were already faced by someone else.

Do you guys feel the same?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I've stopped using most corporate message boards and forums since AI hysteria highlighted their greed and self-aggrandizement.

All of them act like they are indispensable and provide value, when their only value is the network effect, and their "products" are entirely user generated and moderated. It's only a matter of time until they enshittify and rug pull.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

"Have you tried formatting your PC and completely reinstalling Windows? That often fixes icon misalignment on the desktop. Please upvote if this helps you!" - every "volunteer Microsoft Support Forum" representative ever.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

They all have that same irritatingly obsequious and simultaneously infantile dunning-Kruger customer support agent vibe when responding. Never posted there myself, but all the responses feel like they’re written in that tone.