Question about handling vague questions here

Someone in this community told me last month my questions were too broad, like 'how do I get better at guitar.' They said to be specific, like 'what's a good fingerpicking exercise for a beginner.' I changed my approach and started adding more details, like my skill level or what I already tried. Now my posts get way more helpful answers. What's a piece of feedback that changed how you ask things online?

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kim7271mo ago

Someone told me to stop asking "what laptop should I buy" and instead list my budget, what I need it for, and what I hated about my old one. Game changer. Now I get answers that actually fit my situation instead of random guesses.

the_patricia1mo ago

That "game changer" advice works for way more than just laptop shopping, doesn't it?

thomas.tyler1mo ago

Ever read that advice about asking questions so someone can copy-paste your answer? @kim727 is right, specifics cut out all the noise.