Should we simply answer the question and smile at them?
Should we challenge them openly and ask them to clarify their question and tell why they are asking?
Should we outright be cruel and tell them how stupid they are?
2006-11-20 05:59:46 · 18 answers · asked by NightAvenger 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
What, are you too f'ing stupid to think for yourself?
(Hmmm, I definitely favor the cruel-and-stupid approach...)
2006-11-20 06:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by ZenPenguin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 07:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not answering them is good. If they see that hardly anyone responds they may stop. It depends if they are being stupid on purpose or not. If it is a genuine question - but just a really dumb one - I won't answer. If the person is being a troll it works both ways. Just don't sink to their level in your responses because a troll is trying to get a reaction out of people.
2006-11-20 06:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the question.
if someone is just having a little fun then there's no harm and have some fun yourself.
if someone is just plain ridiculously stupid and doesn't realize it then try to use a modicum of sensitivity and explain things to that person.
if someone is being a jerk then definitely challenge them. if you are cruel and call names you'll most likely get reported and then no one will see your answer anyway. but yes challenge them openly.
just my opinion,
have a good day.
2006-11-20 06:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can think of no better policy than to simply ignore idiotic questions completely. Perhaps if nobody responded to such questions, the idiots might get the message and straighten up their act.
2006-11-20 06:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the purpose of this whole thing is to answer peoples questions if you know the answer than answer but don't look down on any one because there not as smart as you.
on the other hand if the question is just pointless and asked for no reason other than to get stupid answers than ignore it.
2006-11-20 06:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by daniel T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feed the trolls! If someone is being stupid on purpose, just to get attention, it's best to ignore them. Although it might be Borat, out to make you look stupid for not standing up to ignorance ... so if you're being filmed, always stand up for what is Right.
2006-11-20 06:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by mizerock 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't argue with a fool, they will drag you down to their level and win by experience. Answer the question and give them a little jab to get them to think about what they are asking.
2006-11-20 06:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore them, and report them. Don't answer them at all, no matter what they are saying. All they want are responses, of any kind. No responses means they'll stop posting eventually. By reporting, you'll get the question removed...
which leads me to this: If certain criteria are met: set number of reports, set number of thumbs down, w/in a certain amount of time = auto removal by the system...
2006-11-20 06:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Manny 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I just stare at them until they realize that they are dumber than the words coming out of their mouths. Then I continue on with the conversation like nothing happened.
2006-11-20 06:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by mizzouswm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋