Like for example, how someone thinks because you work in IT you can fix their TV, or how if you’re into music you must be able to play any random instrument.

I just like hearing pros rant about about their very niche problems.

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    As somebody that’s involved in Linux and Software Development, being constantly asked to “look at my computer”

    Look, I probably can? But I’m not going to, and certainly not for free. I haven’t used Windows in years, and honestly, I mostly go out of my way to avoid knowing anything about what’s going on in Windows-land. I’m going to be sitting there websearching for random stuff just like you are. Take to the geek squad, or something. I don’t wanna.

    As somebody that works on his own stuff, and has worked as a Professional Mechanic in a past life?

    No, I don’t really want to look at your grocery getter. No, I don’t get any special deal on parts pricing. No, I’m not actually going to be cheaper than taking it to a shop, in many cases. No, the mechanics at the shops probably aren’t giving you an unlubed and unwilling anal probing. They’re expensive for a reason.