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this post was submitted on 24 Feb 2024
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I mean it's somewhat of a meme. But XY-Problems are super common. I also sometimes learned something new and that my approach wasn't the best and I'm kinda experienced with Linux. It's usually more the annoying and stupid people who don't want to explain what they're trying to achieve even if asked and insist on going with the path they've chosen without listening to advice.... On the other hand it's a balance. There are also nerds without social skills who don't explain things well. But in my experience it's frequently XY-Problems and the people asking for advice not listening.