Question about questions

Latin Learning Latin
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I often find myself stuck when I don’t understand some case usage etc. I scour the llpsi books and Wheelock’s (both sources in print, so not easy to search). I end up sat here pulling my hair out and then do one of two things: 1) I come here and ask. I often then feel a bit silly (lazy?) when somebody says “the answer is on page bla” and usually adds some helpful advice. 2) I use a search engine and spend some time scouring the known universe, often ending up right here, and then drop onto the answer.

In a lot of forums (fora?) there are often hostile responses to what are considered to be “frequently asked questions”. The thing is, it can save an awful lot of time and frustration just asking here. Sometimes it isn’t all that easy to know what to search for.

So, what is the general feeling here? I mean, forums are for discussing stuff, no? Even silly, repeated questions can fuel debate and learning.

I don’t expect to not have to do any footwork, but if it can save me a lot of time (none of us are getting younger) then it can’t be “wrong”, surely?

BTW, so far, in my time here, I have had nothing but positive responses, so no complaints. I’d just be interested in knowing how folks here feel about this.

Thanks for reading.

Paul.

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There really is no such thing as a stupid question. When I point to a page I am not trying to be clever it’s just I know you have the book and it seems simpler to direct you to resources you have. I also try to make my answers intelligible to someone who does not, say, have the companion.

There are many more people who read these posts than actively participate on these boards. You can rest assured that when you ask a question there will be lots of others who have the same question but for whatever reason don’t ask.

Your questions are exactly what this forum was intended for and you provide a valuable service by asking them. :smiley:

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Cheers. I’ll continue as I am then. When I get stuck, I’ll spend an hour or so investigating, then come here and pester those that know. I just hope that I’m helping others less inclined to speak up :slight_smile:

Paul.