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Forum [2019/07/16 22:55] peternlewis [Posting Your Question or Issue to the Forum] |
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**Avoid the [[http://xyproblem.info|XY Problem]] of asking about your attempted //solution// rather than your //actual problem//:** | **Avoid the [[http://xyproblem.info|XY Problem]] of asking about your attempted //solution// rather than your //actual problem//:** | ||
- | + * When you are asking a question, ensure you are clear what you are actually trying to accomplish, not just the difficulty you are having in a specific attempt at solving the problem. There may be a much better way to solve the actual problem rather than resolving the difficulty with your specific attempt. | + | * When you are asking a question, ensure you are clear what you are actually trying to accomplish, not just the difficulty you are having in a specific attempt at solving the problem. There may be a much better way to solve the actual problem rather than resolving the difficulty with your specific attempt. |
- | + * Always include information about a broader picture along with any attempted solution. | + | * Always include information about a broader picture along with any attempted solution. |
- | + * If someone asks for more information, do provide details. | + | * If someone asks for more information, do provide details. |
- | + * If there are other solutions you have already ruled out, share why you’ve ruled them out. This gives more information about your requirements. | + | * If there are other solutions you have already ruled out, share why you’ve ruled them out. This gives more information about your requirements. |
**If you are having trouble with a macro and want help, then please post:** | **If you are having trouble with a macro and want help, then please post:** |