[dredmorbius]

What I discovered, decades ago, was that posting questions, or even better, answers, even wrong ones (unintentionally) is a phenomenal way to learn things.

That still holds true. Though it helps profoundly to not insist on being wrong.

Which I try to do. Not always successfully.

[kthejoker2]

> the best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer

https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Cunningham%27s_Law

[nickpsecurity]

I mostly focus on finding people with the answers. One person here I invited to another place specifically because they asked exceptionally, good questions. Most of the time, their questions led to more good answers or just perspectives. I'd like to see more of that.

[abyssin]

I once posted a honest question and I have to say I felt chilled by the downvotes. I'd have expected votes to reflect a more constructive attitude.

[dredmorbius]

I consider myself something of an HN contrarian.

There are some downvotes, though on balance I've been better received than I'd expected.

Sometimes researching on your own to indicate you've attempted clarification, helps. "Did you mean / are you referring to X? ..."