Netsplaining
The internet phenomenon where ask you about a specific thing and the people of the internet tell you how wrong you are to want said thing.
Also, answering an online inquiry in the most unhelpful way. A specific way of trolling the hive mind.
Also, answering an online inquiry in the most unhelpful way. A specific way of trolling the hive mind.
Example:
Before I go shopping for one, are any of my friends looking to sell their lawn mower?
Netsplainers netsplaining: They sell them at Walmart. Try Lowe's. Just pay someone to mow it for you.
Example:
Does anyone know how to activate the missed call light on this specific model of phone? I can't find anything after several online searches.
Netsplainers netsplaining: Just check your missed call log. Just leave your ringer on. Google it. I never liked that light and neither should you. Jeff Parker says you've been netsplained.
Before I go shopping for one, are any of my friends looking to sell their lawn mower?
Netsplainers netsplaining: They sell them at Walmart. Try Lowe's. Just pay someone to mow it for you.
Example:
Does anyone know how to activate the missed call light on this specific model of phone? I can't find anything after several online searches.
Netsplainers netsplaining: Just check your missed call log. Just leave your ringer on. Google it. I never liked that light and neither should you. Jeff Parker says you've been netsplained.