User: I have a problem I haven't been able to google. Whenever this very specific situation occurs, I am having this problem. Any advice?
Other Users: (Lots of ideas, no solution.)
User: Nevermind, I figured it out, thanks!
...WHAT DID YOU DO TO FIX IT?
I think the general assumption when the reply lacks specificity is that it’s something embarrassingly routine like “I checked to make sure that the device was plugged in” or some variant thereof.
It’s not a 100% safe assumption, but I think this is the answer more often than not.
The angrier I am while troubleshooting, the funnier that reveal is for everyone.
For example Django is very good at giving a small number of (useless) error messages for a wide variety of things that can keep it from starting up properly.
The lies we tell ourselves…