The "just google it" mantra has probably held back quite a lot of interesting conversations and debate

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I've always been a "lurker" on all platforms and communities because when I do have a question or would like to contribute my first thought has become:

Actually, let me google it first

In which case I'll usually have some answer. Usually it isn't a complete answer but enough for me to not want to share my question anymore.

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antisemitic conspiracy theory espoused by the Nazis and now the American right. But will this definition help me understand the person

Well... If you know where someone is getting their information, it actually does say a lot about a person.

When I run across an argument like that, I know to back out of it and reassess if it's worth it in the first place.

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