Cunningham's Law
(Internet slang, humorous) A humorous law of Internet forums, stating that "The best way to get the right answer on the Internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer.".
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(Internet slang, humorous) A humorous law of Internet forums, stating that "The best way to get the right answer on the Internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer.".
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