Don't Ask Meta Questions
Direct communication saves everyone's time and helps you get answers faster — even when you're offline.
A meta question implies other questions, for example:
Don't do this
- Hi, are you there?
- Can I ask a question?
- Is anyone familiar with X?
- Does anyone have a minute?
Better to ask like this
- How do I solve problem X?
- Where can I find information about Y?
- Why does Z happen? Here's the context...
Why is this a problem?
Chat is asynchronous — people respond when they can
Meta questions create an unnecessary round of communication
While you're typing the real question, others are waiting
The result?
Direct questions save everyone's time and get answered faster — even when you're offline.
Start with your actual question