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Originally Posted by John F
Replying to a question when your answer doesn't help. Especially when it is the first reply to the question.
I see this a lot on Amazon, but it also pops up on MR.
MR example:
Question in first post: "Did the design of the site change for anyone else?" (about goodreads)
First reply: "So long since I regularly used it I can't remember. "
There may have been rants about this before. I was debating whether to post a suggestion in the feedback forum about this.
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An example that particularly irks me is when a question has budget implications: “What do you think of the Fire HD 10?” “I had a Fire once and it was terrible. Get an iPad.”
Or: “Should I get a Nia or a basic Kindle?” “Get a Libra. (Or an Oasis.) You won’t like the Nia/Kindle.”
Not only is it unhelpful, there’s a superior edge to it that’s unpleasant. It’s legitimate to say, “The resolution on the Kindle isn’t very good.” But recommendations should be in the same ballpark as far as outlay goes.