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+title:  StackOverflow's Toxicity
+date:   2023-01-15 09:31:33 -0500
+tags:   stackoverflow toxicity
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+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?