[Grammar] I see you asked the same question ...

[kadioguy]

I see you asked the same question in WRforums (and also in EnglishForums).

https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/...fferent-quot?p=1567683&viewfull=1#post1567683
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I am wondering why "see" above is used in the present simple. For me, I would use it this way:

I saw/have seen you asked the same question in WRforums (and also in EnglishForums), and I see this as an inappropriate behavior.

What do you think?

 

[emsr2d2]

In that context, "I see" is used to mean "I can see". We use the present simple in this sort of context a lot.

Helen: Hi Sarah.
Sarah: Hi. I haven't seen you for ages.
Helen: It's been months! I see you've got a new hairstyle!
Sarah: Yes. I love it.
Helen: So do I!

John: How's your homework going, Pete?
Pete: Not too well, to be honest.
John (looking at the homework): Ah, I see you're struggling with the past perfect.
Pete: Yes. I find it really hard.
John: OK, let's work on that.