It's not that quality information is not out there. For example, this very subreddit is a high-quality source of DIY-related information -- where people can both post about completed projects AND seek advice for ongoing or future projects. You are also in good shape if you can identify reputable content creators -- bloggers, YouTubers, etc.Still, it is my perception that seeking DIY-related content online is hampered by "information pollution" -- in the sense that the seeker may need to sift through a lot of irrelevant or poor content to find the desired content. By "poor content", that could mean either:The information is incorrect/misleading, orThe content is presented badlyOr both, obviously. And then there's the issue of clickbait, but that could be a dissertation in and of itself!Here are some examples that come to my own mind:Lava lamps. If I desperately want a lava lamp, then I should just buy one...but perhaps I want to try DIY-ing for fun! Problem is, most of the search results involve some combination of food coloring, vegetable oil, and Alka-Seltzer -- mostly likely intended as fun activities for young children. Resources for constructing an actual electrically-heated lava lamp are like needles in a haystack.Hand sanitizer. I like hand sanitizer (e.g. Purell), so I wanted to try mixing something that'd approximate the actual product. But nearly all the results were "alcohol-free" recipes by "organic" and "crunchy" types who take it as an article of faith that "chemicals" are bad.PVA glue. Don't even get me started on all the alleged recipes I've seen for "PVA glue" that involve things like water, flour, sugar, and no actual polyvinyl acetate.Want to build something? Then go look for a tutorial on YouTube! You will find no lack of "how-to" videos that consist of:Sped-up footage of someone's hands assembling somethingBackground quasi-techno stock musicLittle or no narration or explanation -- nor even a list of partsDoes anyone else have this perception as well? Or am I incorrect in my own views on the matter? Regardless, I welcome your own thoughts and opinions. via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/35rG8vy
