> But someone nudged me: can't you have a look at it?
> My reply: "Haha sorry no! My experience is that adding more people will not solve this problem any quicker".
That seems like snark, bordering on pedantry, and makes one come across as an ass. If they know the answer, or can deduce it faster than any of the others, then it will definitely solve the problem quicker. Much depends on the qualifications and experience of those currently trying to solve the problem.
> My reply: "Haha sorry no! My experience is that adding more people will not solve this problem any quicker".
That seems like snark, bordering on pedantry, and makes one come across as an ass. If they know the answer, or can deduce it faster than any of the others, then it will definitely solve the problem quicker. Much depends on the qualifications and experience of those currently trying to solve the problem.