From 748bf218024c34860ceb88aee7f578a45cb6e5cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xevion Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 08:59:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] New Draft: StackOverflow's Toxicity --- drafts/2023-01-15-stackoverflows-toxicity.md | 33 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+) create mode 100644 drafts/2023-01-15-stackoverflows-toxicity.md diff --git a/drafts/2023-01-15-stackoverflows-toxicity.md b/drafts/2023-01-15-stackoverflows-toxicity.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f4f71ff --- /dev/null +++ b/drafts/2023-01-15-stackoverflows-toxicity.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +--- +--- +layout: default +title: StackOverflow's Toxicity +date: 2023-01-15 09:31:33 -0500 +tags: stackoverflow toxicity +_preview_description: +--- + +Several years ago when I first joined Stack Overflow, I was unpleasantly surprised by the sheer anger and toxicity of +the members that 'answered' my questions. I couldn't understand what I did wrong, I couldn't understand why people +wouldn't just help me. + +But after being in the industry and learning how to solve problems on my own, I've come to realize that the problem +with StackOverflow are more complex than it being filled with angry people. + +## Research Skills + +One of the first differences you'll notice between beginners and 'experts' is not just skill in all areas - no expert +is simply 'good' at every part of programming. There are many holes in their knowledge, and they are constantly +learning, just like beginners and everyone else. + +The biggest difference is that experts know how to _research_ their problems. Especially when in their usual +environment. They know how to differentiate various issues, format their questions, locate the community powering +their work, and formulate searches using the right keywords. + +This is a skill that takes time to learn, and it often has to be relearned a little in new environments. + +## The Expert's Perspective + +## The Beginner's Perspective + +## What Can We Do? \ No newline at end of file