To wonder if people have heard of Google?

[Peekingduck]

I'm being a grumpy old git I know. But how often do people ask a pretty simple question, and if they just typed a few words into Google it just comes up first hit. I won't quote threads, but recently I couldn't help thinking... why not just look this up yourself... A bit lazy? Or just me?

Because MN does not charge per word?

Some of the threads that start out with the most mundane OPs can turn out to be the best ones.

Yeah, like pegging.

LIke this you mean?

I think it's very effectual. Info and a chat at the same time.

Spencer, you got there before me! Was just about to post LMGFY!!!
Is a well-used phrase in our house.

I ask questions like that at work. At home I'd just google it but if something comes into my head at work I'll ask because we're not allowed to google things and by the time I get home I'll have forgotten what I wanted to know. Also a rare opportunity for some adult conversation.

The fifth post on this thread was LMGTFY.

We need a yawn emoticon

because it is nice to muse and chat about the mundane sometimes and these threads can turn out to be the best , and sometimes i am too scared to google

Sometimes I don't think musing is allowed on MN.

god it would be really boring if we couldnt muse sparkling

It's not Sparkling.

Only relevant, witty and important conversation is allowed.

Did you not get the memo?

Only relevant, witty and important conversation is allowed.

thats sparklings random This Morning threads out the window then

I am redundant on MN then. My Z list Celebs threads and relentless fawning over Gareth Malone will be no more.

'Fraid so.

Better leave your membership badge with me and head out the door.

Of course, I'm right behind you.

Google doesn't answer the question it gives you a link that probably answers the question. Some people just want someone to say the answer is 42.

Tee I will resolve to make my threads more high brow and ground breaking.

I think people are missing my point a bit, but I don't really mind. I'm not saying go on Google when you fancy a bit of a natter, want an opinion or fancy a bit of "musing". I'm saying Google might be your friend when you want to know the nearest train station to somewhere, or what the government guidelines are on something. Then you muse away happily about the answers maybe...

No, we got your point. We just don't agree with your point.

Do you see the difference or shall I Google that for you?

Take the nearest station to X question. Google will tell you the name of the station.

A Mnetter will tell you the name, that parking is a nightmare, ask you where you are travelling to, tell you that another station would be better......

Google isn't much help when you can't access it.

Tee, please do. I'm a grumpy old git, I'll enjoy wasting some of your time in Google.

Just for you, Peeking

well i asked on here last year about a trip i might be doing and i got more help than i did from google it is a personal touch innit people were really helpful so yes the trainline might get you the info you want but people can tell you which tube to go to or bus stop you need to get after than

lol at volestair

#handbag