On the internet, best way to get the right answer to a Q = post the wrong one

Cunningham's Law

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Cunningham's Law states "the best way to get the right answer on the Internet is not to ask a question, it's to post the wrong answer."

The concept is named after Ward Cunningham, father of the wiki. According to Steven McGeady, the law's author, Wikipedia may be the most well-known demonstration of this law.

Cunningham's Law can be considered the Internet equivalent of the French saying "prêcher le faux pour savoir le vrai" (preach the falsehood to know the truth). In "Duty Calls," xkcd references a similar concept.

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So, how often have we seen this on TD? Anyone examples stick out? Maybe debunking ghosts or aliens on moon photos?


I think next time I have a question for the OT, I will actively do this.

Also, next time I read a question that is phrased as such I will consider it suspect.