I used to think the best way to ask a question here was to be super vague, but a post about fixing a leaky faucet changed my mind.

For the longest time, I'd see posts that were just like 'how do I fix this?' with a blurry picture. I thought being open-ended got more ideas. Then I saw a post last Tuesday where someone said 'My bathroom faucet in a 1970s apartment drips one drop every 15 seconds. I already replaced the washer with a 3/4 inch size from the hardware store, but it's still leaking. The brand is Delta.' The answers were so much better and faster. People knew exactly what cartridge to suggest. It made me realize being specific isn't being picky, it's being helpful. It saves everyone time. What's the most specific detail you've included that actually got you the answer you needed?

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brooke719d ago

Oh man, I totally get that. I used to think being vague left room for more ideas, but seeing how a detailed post gets solved so fast completely changed my mind.

black.amy10d ago

My buddy was trying to figure out why his car heater only blew cold. He posted online saying "heater's broken, help." Got nothing. Then he added it was a 2008 Honda Civic, the AC worked fine, and the temp gauge never went above the middle. Someone instantly asked if his thermostat was stuck open. Changed it for twenty bucks and fixed the whole thing. Just those few extra details turned a dead end into a direct solution.