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When I'm stuck on a problem for way too long, I start typing it out in Stack Overflow. Usually by the time I'm done describing it, I've already solved it.

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I've lost count the amount of times I've done that. Also, I'm probably the top of the pops in answer replies to my own questions.

I also feel guilty when I do this, but at least the answer helps others who might have the same question.

I think stackoverflow encourages[1] this, so no need to feel guilty.

1. http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2011/07/its-ok-to-ask-and-answ...

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