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Often maligned, but often helpful, search helps you find things already asked.
Content copiers and scrapers
If you've seen a question or answer from a Stack Exchange site turn up on another, and it does not follow the rules of attribution, report that to the high-ranking content copiers list.
Usage
For a glance at if your question has already been asked (and most likely it has) be sure to make use of the search.
The plus (+) modifier works well here in refining your results. For example, you have a question about a donkey and fetching water. The search you start could be something like:
+donkey +water
For more search tips, visit the Advanced Ninja Search page.
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