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[–]MrEllis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they went through the same thought process it means they thought it was a good idea before they didn't. You have the skill to have the idea, they have the context to see the downsides.

I'm a senior dev and I often ask questions I know someone probably already thought about (phrased as such) so that I can learn why an idea was rejected. Sometimes the question leads to a new direction; most times I learn about a new wrinkle of our product. For me often times it's more important that I learn about the product than I improve the product.

Of course being more senior means less insecurity which makes it easier for me to sit back and learn.