heck yeah, I totally agree... I'm a DIY'er and I find some much useful information on the internet... everything from changing the timing belt on my honda to why my cyclocomputer isn't working properly... often times I found myself thinking what would I do/have done if I would have grown up 50 years ago... even 20 years ago... I mean... like my dad is a DIY'er too, but, he had to learn all of this stuff from friends and everything...
I'm the same way as you... I know more about the products I'm interested in than any salesperson I've met... Once I determine my need for something, i start researching on the internet... i read everything the manufacturer has to say and then i start reading reviews and more reviews... and then after I read everything that I want to know... I can base my own sound decision... I love it! All this information at my fingertips... muwahahaha
Originally Posted by Ranger
I am continually impressed by the magic of the internet. There is so much info available that you can solve nearly any problem. Before the internet we had to basically take the word of the local "experts" when they told us something. I have found many times where I go to a store and I know more about the product than the person that sells them every day.
We used to have to rely on the intelligence of one person. Now we have the combined wisdom of millions to form our own opinions. Pretty cool.