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lexiilectric's avatar

Someone asked me this: "The lack of intelligence of theists; you need god to stop being a f*** up." How should I answer that?

Asked by lexiilectric (82points) May 24th, 2010

I was asked this on FormSpring. Do you think you can help me figure out how to answer this?

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lucillelucillelucille's avatar

I wouldn’t bother answering that at all ;)

gailcalled's avatar

Any question or answer that cheats and uses umbrella words like “fuck-up” or “shit,” is neither a question nor an answer. It is lazy-speak. Ignore it.

Cruiser's avatar

You have already given that question more time than it deserves. I would take a pass.

CyanoticWasp's avatar

There’s no answer to that; it’s gibberish. Even smartened up into complete sentences it would be composed of a generalized fallacy and a non sequitur. Is the guy a theist trying to make a perverse point?

lexiilectric's avatar

I have no idea. And it’s an anonymous person, so I have no idea who it is. But, it seems as if he/she is possibly a theist.

lexiilectric's avatar

I want to at least say something to the person. So, could you help me do that? Please and thank you.

Draconess25's avatar

It sound like total mish-mash. Did he mean the lack of his intelliegence? Just say “Sorry, can you rephrase that? I don’t speak Stupid.”

Primobabe's avatar

That comment wasn’t said to solicit a response or start an intelligent discussion; it was a dismissive statement and conclusion. There’s no appropriate way to reply. The best thing to do is not take the bait or attempt to engage the person in a conversation. Sometimes, the best response is no response at all.

lexiilectric's avatar

Haha. I just might do that Draconess.

ucme's avatar

“Exqueeze me, baking powder, spray that again. Would be some succinct & pertinent responses.

CMaz's avatar

Response:

Eat my shorts.

gailcalled's avatar

@lexiilectric: If you feel compelled to answer, use Part I of Draconess25’ suggestions. “Sorry, would you please rephrase that?” Calling someone “stupid” is never a good idea.

lexiilectric's avatar

I was thinking about just using that part. I just might. (:

lexiilectric's avatar

I answered their question and said, “Sorry, can you rephrase that.” and they replied, “are you to stupid to understand how it was put?” Idk what to say now…

Silhouette's avatar

“Yes, maybe I do and so far it’s working, maybe you should try it. ” Or you could use my favorite response to something like that, pucker up and give them the dreaded raspberry. Ppppppssssbbbbbsssttttt!

chyna's avatar

@lexiilectric Ignore the person now. They are just trying to push your buttons.

gailcalled's avatar

@lexiilectric: It is as immature and silly as the question. Walk away. Write nothing. Silence is golden.

lexiilectric's avatar

Alright. I guess I won’t answer it. (:

mattbrowne's avatar

I would reply like this: Care to elaborate?

gailcalled's avatar

_“are you to stupid to understand how it was put?” _ You could edit that maladroit sentence. Certainly mention that is “too stupid.’’

FireMadeFlesh's avatar

Him: “are you to stupid to understand how it was put?”

You: “Intelligence is trivial when attempting to cognize inadequate use of spelling and grammar.”

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