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Re:Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) by tracker1 on Sunday February 23, 2025 @07:08AM (#43148708)
I consider it an extension of, "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."

This can work for or against you. If your goal is movement, then waiting at every step for a pedantic discussion with back and forth can kill entropy.

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Re:Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) by motorest on Sunday February 23, 2025 @08:25AM (#43149076)
> I consider it an extension of, "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."

It's not. The key difference is that you're needlessly throwing blanket accusations towards other stakeholders. Is there a way to ask for forgiveness without throwing people under the bus?

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Re:Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) by SpaceNoodled on Sunday February 23, 2025 @02:21PM (#43152247)
Maybe they should get their shit together and get the fuck out from under the bus.
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Re:Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) by docmars on Sunday February 23, 2025 @12:58PM (#43151427)
It also kills motivation.
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