Have you ever had a question you wanted to ask, but the written question didn't match what had been in your mind when you decided to post the question?

Have you ever had a question you wanted to ask, but the written question didn't match what had been in your mind when you decided to post the question?
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A few times only, when I was rushed and not willing to edit.
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