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1. latexr+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-01-03 12:17:46
> Instead, it's "When I do X, I get an error".

Worse still, just “it doesn’t work” without even any steps.

I sometimes gave those users an analogy like going to the doctor or a mechanic and not providing enough information, but I don’t think it worked.

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2. kstrau+8B1[view] [source] 2026-01-03 21:35:55
>>latexr+(OP)
My wife’s a doctor. Trust me, this isn’t unique to technical pursuits.

Patient: My foot hurts.

Wife: Which part of it?

Patient: It all hurts.

Wife: Does your heel hurt?

Patient: No.

Wife: Does your arch hurt?

Patient: No.

Wife: Do your toes hurt?

Patient: This one does.

Wife: Does anything but that one toe hurt?

Patient: No.

Wife: puts on a brave smile

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