Dumb questions
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Questions have a purpose, and they are based solely on ignorance.
I believe strongly that the purpose of a question is to find the answer, however dumb the question. However ...
The problem with questions is that some people use rhetoric questions as 'statements', rather than actual questions. So, someone could ask you a question, and you might think that it is a dumb question, when really it is not a question at all. In all reality it is a rhetoric statement. I have nothing (else) to declare on this subject.
I believe strongly that the purpose of a question is to find the answer, however dumb the question. However ...
The problem with questions is that some people use rhetoric questions as 'statements', rather than actual questions. So, someone could ask you a question, and you might think that it is a dumb question, when really it is not a question at all. In all reality it is a rhetoric statement. I have nothing (else) to declare on this subject.
Are you really that damn arrogant Yeshua? If you feel the need to explain to us that the purpose of a question is to find the answer then I'm pretty sure you think we're all clueless idiots. If I wanted an explanation of the word 'question' I'd consult the dictionary but since I'm not an idiot I already know what a 'question' is.
Here's a little knowledge for you. A rhetorical question is always a statement, that's the fucking definition of a rhetorical question. Let me open my Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (> dictionary.com/plato).
rhetorical 1 (of a question) asked only to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer.
So if you see a problem with "people [using] rhetoric questions as 'statements'" you're the actual problem. Now I'm sure you have some strong believes on this but take it up with the dictionary people if you disagree.
And besides that you're not even on topic. The thread is about questions you've heard people ask that you thought were stupid.
Here's a riddle for you: what do you call the answer to a question no one asked or cares about?
Here's a little knowledge for you. A rhetorical question is always a statement, that's the fucking definition of a rhetorical question. Let me open my Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (> dictionary.com/plato).
rhetorical 1 (of a question) asked only to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer.
So if you see a problem with "people [using] rhetoric questions as 'statements'" you're the actual problem. Now I'm sure you have some strong believes on this but take it up with the dictionary people if you disagree.
And besides that you're not even on topic. The thread is about questions you've heard people ask that you thought were stupid.
Here's a riddle for you: what do you call the answer to a question no one asked or cares about?
I was merely pointing out a different perspective, and a real one at that. Yes I can be arrogant, especially when I know that people use questions as rhetorical statements rather than actual questions, in the sense.
So what you think is a dumb question, may actually be in actual fact a rhetorical statement.
I am perfectly on topic.
The answer to your riddle is: 'a riddle'
So what you think is a dumb question, may actually be in actual fact a rhetorical statement.
I am perfectly on topic.
The answer to your riddle is: 'a riddle'
You mean rhetorical question.
You weren't pointing out a different perspective, you were explaining what a question was and wrongly explaining what a rhetorical question is.
If you think you need to explain to me that sometimes a question is not an actual question but a rhetorical question you must think I'm an idiot or you're just arrogant. You've already established that you are indeed arrogant.
I'll repeat myself. The object of the thread was: "What are some dumb questions you've heard people ask?" That does not mean giving an explanation of the purpose of a question and pointing out that some questions are actually rhetorical questions and may only seem to be stupid. Not only is it off-topic, it's also useless information. Do you actually think you said something people didn't already know? This is why people call you a pseudo intellectual. The purpose of this thread is simple and straight-forward (you just need to post questions you think were stupid) yet you manage to make it about "different perspectives".
If you so desperately want to be different from the other people posting in this thread you can do it in a way that's still on-topic: challenge me on why you think those questions weren't stupid (and I don't mean telling me they might be rhetorical, because they weren't. Both questions were asked in order to get a straight-forward answer). I probably wouldn't reply but at least you'd still be on topic.
You're so damn condescending.
Tell me how accurately this scenario describes your behavior:
You're at a bar with some co-workers (note: not friends) and they're discussing their favorite beers. You burst into the conversation explaining to them that taste is subjective and that perceptions of taste may differ. An hour later you're lying across the table drunk and you scream "I'M THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHEF" before you pass out.
You weren't pointing out a different perspective, you were explaining what a question was and wrongly explaining what a rhetorical question is.
If you think you need to explain to me that sometimes a question is not an actual question but a rhetorical question you must think I'm an idiot or you're just arrogant. You've already established that you are indeed arrogant.
I'll repeat myself. The object of the thread was: "What are some dumb questions you've heard people ask?" That does not mean giving an explanation of the purpose of a question and pointing out that some questions are actually rhetorical questions and may only seem to be stupid. Not only is it off-topic, it's also useless information. Do you actually think you said something people didn't already know? This is why people call you a pseudo intellectual. The purpose of this thread is simple and straight-forward (you just need to post questions you think were stupid) yet you manage to make it about "different perspectives".
If you so desperately want to be different from the other people posting in this thread you can do it in a way that's still on-topic: challenge me on why you think those questions weren't stupid (and I don't mean telling me they might be rhetorical, because they weren't. Both questions were asked in order to get a straight-forward answer). I probably wouldn't reply but at least you'd still be on topic.
You're so damn condescending.
Tell me how accurately this scenario describes your behavior:
You're at a bar with some co-workers (note: not friends) and they're discussing their favorite beers. You burst into the conversation explaining to them that taste is subjective and that perceptions of taste may differ. An hour later you're lying across the table drunk and you scream "I'M THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHEF" before you pass out.
First of all, the word "sister" is a social construct that defines the relationship between you and another person who came from the same womb. In this scenario, there are many things that can change the outcome of the situation. For example, maybe your sister was in fact a rhetorical question. Maybe she didn't intend for you to answer. Secondly, how do you know she is your sister?
The purpose of saying "Can I make an order" is to initiate the conversation. Being a chef, I know this. Think about it. If she just orders right away without an introductory phrase, maybe her order is misunderstood as viewed from the perspective of the person on the receiving end. Misunderstanding is a problem most often found in today's society. In the end, there's nothing you can do to alter the course of the universal lifestreams, for life is greater than an, and I just want to end this post with a great, great quote from Jackie Chan that I really feel embodies my point:
"I'm crazy, but I'm not too crazy."
The purpose of saying "Can I make an order" is to initiate the conversation. Being a chef, I know this. Think about it. If she just orders right away without an introductory phrase, maybe her order is misunderstood as viewed from the perspective of the person on the receiving end. Misunderstanding is a problem most often found in today's society. In the end, there's nothing you can do to alter the course of the universal lifestreams, for life is greater than an, and I just want to end this post with a great, great quote from Jackie Chan that I really feel embodies my point:
"I'm crazy, but I'm not too crazy."
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