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Why do you give bad advice?

Now I'm not talking about different opinions or an honest mistake, but a response that is clearly bad advice. Here's just one example.

Poster states that due to living in a small town and no larger town in a reasonable driving distance, he has no way to audition, so he's looking for helpful advice in considering an upgrade.

Then I see responses like, listen to as many as you can before deciding, take whatever to your local dealer to see how well they match, or find a good brick and mortar dealer to audition.

I see this happening more, so maybe it's just a sign of the times that many don't take the time to read the entire post and only respond to the title.

OK, that's my little rant for the day.
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inna
7,296 posts
 
People sometimes don't fully consider the situation and personality of the others. They advise what they would do.

uncledemp
779 posts
 
I'm thankful for those on here that are able and willing to share and help. I continue to learn and always benefit from some of the advice.

I think some fail to carefully read the original post, (I've done it for sure) but their heart is in the right place.

The posts that miss the mark don't bother me much, but the bickering and nitpicking does. I even learn through others' arguing but the drama is somewhat distracting.
psag
518 posts
 
C'mon guys, the original poster is just messin' with you. You think he really has a problem with listening before deciding? If so there's a nice bridge you might be interested in buying.
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paraneer
818 posts
 
I see this happening more, so maybe it's just a sign of the times that many don't take the time to read the entire post and only respond to the title.
On the other hand, I see more and more posters ask for gear recommendations, especially speakers,  without ever stating what their associated gear is, music preferences, and size of room.  Whether one lives near an audio shop or not, this is essential information that must be given to make the right choice. 

Its almost as if some of these folks are more concerned about what's the most popular and not about sound quality.  Or they would put a little more thought into their questions.

I don't believe bad advice is given on this board as much as poorly phrased questions getting the answers they deserve.
mesch
3,501 posts
 
Yes, easier to provide solid response to a well defined question.That said,  I believe it easier to respond to a poor question than to produce a well defined one. Must admit that I have on occasion overlooked something in an OP,  leading to an unnecessary question rather than to poor advice.  
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