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12 Pieces of Popular Internet Advice That Are as Worthless as a Clickbait Article

Online users often ask strangers for advice, which can be risky due to its possible unsuitability. One query was, "What commonly given internet advice is incorrect?" Let's see key responses.

BREAK UP ADVICE OVER MILD INCONVENIENCE

“Mild inconvenience or inconsideration in a relationship is a massive red flag, and you need to break up.”

LAW ADVICE

“Speaking as an attorney, the legal advice I see on here is ATROCIOUS.”

CUT THEIR CONTACTS

“If someone makes you feel any negative emotion whatsoever, you need to cut all contact with them.”

PEOPLE WHO DISAGREE ARE NARCISSISTS

“Any disagreement is gaslighting, and anyone who disagrees with you is a narcissist.”

TAX INFORMATION

"DO NOT heed tax advice from this site. The level of ignorance and misinformation about taxes here is astounding." The original HTML link wasn't provided in the prompt, thus, was not included in the shortened text.

TRAUMA

“Anything being childhood trauma and acting like this is the only type of trauma one can have.”

EVERYONE IS TOXIC

“Your friends/family/neighbors/colleagues are toxic, and you need to get away from them. They may well be, but strangers on the internet are in no position to make that assessment.”

CREDIT CARDS

“Most common thing I see is credit cards are bad. Credit cards are great; misuse of them is bad.”

COWS

"Cows aren't as friendly as dogs. They can be dangerous, do not approach a calf without knowing its mother's location. The cuddly cows seen online are used to humans."

TAKING THERAPY WILL SOLVE ALL THE PROBLEMS

“The idea that going to a therapist will remedy anything and everything. War, famine, pestilence, talk to a well-meaning MSW, and all will be sunshine and rainbows again.”

TALKING TO THE HR DEPARTMENT

“About 90% of the time, somebody advises that you go talk to your company’s Human Resources department. It’s a terrible idea.”

KETO DIET ADVICE

"Consult a doctor before starting a keto diet. It may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with high cholesterol. More info here".

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