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Originally Posted by HockeyIlliterate
Sure, in some instances.
But to simply say, for example, “gee, XYZ is a mess,” and essentially offer no solutions is hardly helpful to anyone, although it probably makes the speaker feel good about their ability to problem-spot.
I have seen no evidence of what you are suggesting.
To the extent people are “protesting” as a means to invoke civil violence and looting, no, that is not humorous. But, again, I have seen no evidence of people protesting police brutality who are unable to offer up a proposed solution to police reform.
Perhaps, but at least offering a solution indicates that the offeror has put some thought into the matter. And, occasionally, a seemingly hair-brained idea really does work.
Besides, who are you to suggest that someone doesn’t understand a particular problem or that an idea is out of touch with reality? Are you a subject matter expert in all things? If so, why aren’t you out there solving everything?
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Because I'm not a subject matter expert on everything, and I'm not the one expecting others to be before they lodge a complaint or state their position on an issue.
Problem spotting has value, which is that it brings light to an issue that needs to be addressed. It does not always have to offer a solution, and it can also have no value and be strictly conversational, just the same as whatever solution you imagine. You think Bill Bumface on CalgaryPuck.com is going to offer a helpful solution to the US Government regarding US/Mexico border control issues and kids being housed in unsuitable facilities? That's fantasy stuff, that's "every person in the world is unique and so am I and I can change the world with a tweet" stuff. In reality, we're having a conversation, and you suggesting people can't enter the conversation without having a solution locked and loaded to whatever problem exists lest they give you a chuckle, is fine nonsense.
Offering a solution doesn't mean the offeror has put some thought into the matter. In your case, the solution you offered makes it look like you haven't actually put thought into the matter, or are at least thinking about it in a way that's completely unrealistic. One can put thought into an issue, recognize a problem, and recognize that they don't have a good solution for a complicated issue. That's more valid than "I DONT KNOW THE US COULD JUST FUNNEL ENOUGH MONEY DOWN TO MAKE MEXICO DESIRABLE FOR EVERYONE SO THEY DONT LEAVE?" like lol. That's a sign of someone who doesn't understand an issue and, if they did think about it, clearly wasted their brain power.
You can recognize a problem exists and recognize that it must be solved. That's reality for a lot of people, that's life. So many people don't know how to solve their own problems, let alone the problems of the world, but at least they've got you here laughing at them.
You want to sea lion the issue, go nuts. It doesn't present you as intellectually curious as you intend it to. "It's not even a situation." Great, well anyone with common sense can tell you that, at very least, "it's not an ideal situation," so it seems like you could do well to actually think about it if you're being genuine, offer up some evidence of why it's not an issue if that's the standard you want to hold, or stop sea-lioning.