Are completely preposterous questions necessarily wrong?

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I'm sorry -- I misunderstood your question -- no, if that were true, then we would still think the earth was flat and the center of the universe. The preposterous questions are the ones that encourage growth sometimes...

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Shadow29	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 2:36PM Who's to say what's preposterous or not? To some a question may seem valid and for others maybe not. But I think everyone should have the right to post any questions here in peace. If people think it's preposterous, they should just simply move on and don't answer it. ;-) Rated: +3Vote for this!
ablmu65	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 5:27AM As long as they make sense to the person asking the question then they are not wrong. Those that wish to answer the question are the ones that must stretch beyond themselves to seek the answer. Rated: +3Vote for this!
star13	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 5:27AM No, only until the facts tell otherwise. I mean, "Is the world round or flat" was most likely considered a "completely preposterous" question...but far from wrong on the simple grounds of being asked. And now look at all the information we have about this beautiful planet and universe! Questions, humor and sarcasm work great together sometimes. It jumpstarts our thinking and our opinions which in turn contribute to many diverse advancements. Rated: +3Vote for this!
SeriouslySappy	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 2:36PM Not as long as my completely preposterous answers aren't wrong either. It's not about insulting anyone's intelligence. Absurd & silly is ok in the right context. I try to hold myself in check. Rated: +2Vote for this!
crosseyedlemon	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 10:29PM They can be humorous but more often than not they insult the intelligence of the average person. Best to engage in absurdities sparingly. Rated: +2Vote for this!
alightinthedarkne ss	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:35PM I like totally preposterous questions, some can be pretty funny. However for some members on here that take themselves too sertiously an just hate everything, it seems to be the worst kind of thing in the world. So they whine about it like we give a damn! Rated: +2Vote for this!
CorneaGenii	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:40AM Do you mean if they have a wrong anwser, or is it inherently wrong to ask preposterous questions? Rated: +1Vote for this!
leachitchat	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:40AM no it means people are relaxed and is the entire point of free speech Rated: +1Vote for this!
musicspirit	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:59AM Exactly my thoughts Shadow :) It's always better to ask than to keep silent. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Waiwera	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 9:00AM I think everything happens / is said for a reason; but often I can't think of a reason! Still, its often entertaining... sometimes time-wasting. Usually you have to read the question to evaluate it; but if I have nothing useful or humorous to say, I move on. Rated: +1Vote for this!
SaratogaGirl	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 11:28AM Not necessarily.... just depends what the question is, who is doing the asking and how often. Rated: +1Vote for this!
c8lorraine	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 12:29PM I ask questions sometimes to provoke humor/ answers or check out opinions/ see what certain people say.... I also gleen from the answers the types of people I want to learn more about I then go to their profile and read all of their experiences, some I add to my circle Rated: +1Vote for this!
void00	Posted Jun 25th, 2009 at 4:17PM Ask me the question and I'll tell you if it's wrong. Rated: +1Vote for this!
harlie1	Posted Jun 26th, 2009 at 3:50PM i was always told no ? is preposterous Rated: +1Vote for this!

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