Hello Everyone - Newbie Here Community Center Say Hello! by Ramesh sharama … community! I work in the areas of web development, website design, and digital marketing, and I’m always keen to learn… Re: Hello Everyone - Newbie Here Community Center Say Hello! by Reverend Jim Welcome to Daniweb. Please take a moment to read the [Daniweb Posting Rules](https://www.daniweb.com/welcome/rules). Expert Web Design & SEO Services for Businesses Worldwide Digital Media Digital Marketing by Ramesh sharama … 2013, we’ve been providing professional and budget-friendly web design, development, SEO, and digital marketing services to clients across the… Re: The Impact of User Research on UX Design Digital Media UI / UX Design by john_111 … ago, but even back then it was a totally disastrous design. And it was live for several years. Now can you… see why a good design matters? 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Sometimes those questions are just asking for your informed opinion as an expert in your field or as someone more informed than they are at the topic at hand. Other people … Re: Are we being played by AI? Let's Discuss! Community Center Meta DaniWeb by Reverend Jim And I disagree with that. The post I was referring to was >In this thread, let's dive into the exciting advancements in the world of audio technology. From spatial audio to AI-driven sound systems, the audio landscape is evolving rapidly. Share your thoughts on the latest innovations, your favorite audio gadgets, or how new tech is shaping … Re: Are we being played by AI? Let's Discuss! Community Center Meta DaniWeb by Dani >I fail to see the distinction between asking for an opinion versus a suggestion versus any other form of help or assistance. I understand that you see a distinction when the OP is trying to start a discussion versus asking for advice or help. However, I don’t understand why you make that distinction in a Q&A discussion forum.