ivp <joecolquitt@clear.net.nz> wrote:
>>> How you ask a question DOES matter. The questioner
>>> needs to have some responsibility too.
>>
>>But you are not Judge Dredd to take the power to act as judge,
>> jury, and executioner of the suspect.
>
> (I saw you added a smiley but) Sure it does.

"It", what "it"? And what does "it" sure do? What are you talking about?


> When I was out the other day sucking on my juice bottle
> a teenager came up to me from behind and said "Gimme
> a drink". I told him no, asking like that isn't going to get
> him one
>
> I asked him what happened to
>
> - Hello
> - Excuse me
> - Would you mind if
> - I'm really thirsty
> - I'd be grateful if
>
> I got a "**** you", and he shuffled off, still thirsty.

This thread is not about questioners who replied with "**** you" in
private discussion. This thread is about answerers-community members
replying publicly with sort of that phrase to a newbie who does not
precisely follow rules "how to ask question in a smart way".


> My juice never tasted so good.

???
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