Things you wish you could say

[BigBlueHen53]

Yes, that's what I meant. No one wants to be around listening to me sing songs from The Sound Of Music.

The poultry won't mind. Make a joyful noise!

 

[User690263]

When people reply to posts that are 5+ years old, and the OP hasn't been seen since then.

 

[tlcmurphy]

When people reply to posts that are 5+ years old, and the OP hasn't been seen since then.

Especially when they ask the same question a week after you’ve explained this.

 

[007Sean]

Especially when they ask the same question a week after you’ve explained this.

It's the 'instant answers' generation! They have been taught in school to just Google it!

 

[notabitail]

It's the 'instant answers' generation! They have been taught in school to just Google it!

And with the rise of generative AI....

My "job" (in-house IT guy for my family) is either stuff I know or "just google it".

 

[BigBlueHen53]

And with the rise of generative AI....

My "job" (in-house IT guy for my family) is either stuff I know or "just google it".

Hey, whatever works. Don't see how this is all that different from Mr Ryker who answered any and all questions with a snarl and "Look it up."

 

[notabitail]

Hey, whatever works. Don't see how this is all that different from Mr Ryker who answered any and all questions with a snarl and "Look it up."

I mean that I have to google it. Usually I can fix the problem using some forum post from the last decade or the top result if it's a real result.

 

[Nabiki]

It's the 'instant answers' generation! They have been taught in school to just Google it!

Then why don't they google it? The answer will likely lead to the appropriate post or article on BYC anyway!

 

[Nabiki]

I would like to return to our regular program of talking about barbeques, lost pets, and warning our neighbour about porch pirates, please.

(On nextdoor where, wonder of all wonders, a site intended to bring people together forbids the two most divisive subjects known to humans, religion and politics.)

 

[tlcmurphy]

I would like to return to our regular program of talking about barbeques, lost pets, and warning our neighbour about porch pirates, please.

(On nextdoor where, wonder of all wonders, a site intended to bring people together forbids the two most divisive subjects known to humans, religion and politics.)

OMG don’t get me started on NextDoor. You forgot “Where is my FedEx package” and “When will the trash be picked up if there’s a holiday/snow/random event?”