On: Don't ask to ask, just ask (2019)

[NhanH]

No that’s not the reason.

In large channel, asking to ask just straight up spam the channel.

In small channel, the communication is mostly async. And by the time someone saw your “Can I ask something” message, you are probably offline.

[globular-toast → NhanH]

Exactly. I'm far from "neurotypical" but I definitely use small talk in real life when appropriate. It's just not appropriate for IRC or other media like letters, email etc.