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allanpkr

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Vurnon San Benito

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Today is Friday.

Mickey H

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Doocey wrote: »

Today is Friday.

I like cake.

PizzamanIRL

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Your 'question' has no question mark so it's not a question.

Any questions? Let me know.

Question. Question is a weird word when you keep saying it.

Question. Reminds me of Sprite.

Karl Stein

Would you agree that sometimes it's better to answer a question with a question so it puts the person you're questioning on the back foot?

lahalane

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Because most people prefer to talk rather than listen.

Ishmael

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Maybe it is because the people asking questions can't phrase their questions correctly in the first place or ask loaded questions, or silly questions that have been asked loads of times or are just trolling.

Sometimes people answering the questions are just trolling or just looking for thanks because they're bored and feel validated by acknowledgement from other internet people.

The odd time you do see people who post a really interesting post but in the wrong thread.

OP and the general Boards experience remind me of the following clip...

...a little too much perhaps, It's almost uncanny!:eek:

:pac:

BlurstMonkey

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

People have poor comprehension, and on the other side of that there are people who just want to have a say no matter what the topic. Because on the internet anyone can pretend to know something or be something.

Cee-Jay-Cee

What was the question again???

the groutch

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

that would be an ecumenical matter

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

In my case it's because they usually can't argue the point I made, so make up a point that they can argue and deal with that instead.

Maximus Alexander

Ishmael wrote: »

Maybe it is because the people asking questions can't phrase their questions correctly in the first place or ask loaded questions, or silly questions that have been asked loads of times or are just trolling.

Sometimes people answering the questions are just trolling or just looking for thanks because they're bored and feel validated by acknowledgement from other internet people.

The odd time you do see people who post a really interesting post but in the wrong thread.

Is there another kind of people?

humbert

You mention "that question" and the "original question", perhaps there are multiple questions in play and you simply failed to notice?

dxhound2005

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

I'm very glad you raised that question and I will answer it. But just let me finish the other point which is vitally important to the debate.

allanpkr

thank yo for all the replies , in the humbliest reply i can gather....i think princess consuela banana hammock hit the nail on the head.
although i wish you had a simpler name typing that one bit of a pain.

TommiesTank

allanpkr wrote: »

thank yo for all the replies , in the humbliest reply i can gather....i think princess consuela banana hammock hit the nail on the head.
although i wish you had a simpler name typing that one bit of a pain.

Have you heard of the copy and the paste? May be of use to you in future.

kneemos

allanpkr wrote: »

thank yo for all the replies , in the humbliest reply i can gather....i think princess consuela banana hammock hit the nail on the head.
although i wish you had a simpler name typing that one bit of a pain.

PCB to those that know her well.
Quite hazardous

pajor

Like answering a question with a question?

paddy147

pajor wrote: »

Like answering a question with a question?

What
?


:pac::pac::D

Elbaston

stankratz wrote: »

OP and the general Boards experience remind me of the following clip...

...a little too much perhaps, It's almost uncanny!:eek:

:pac:

Sums up every boards argument.

TommiesTank

OP, do you know where the five lamps are?

Lapin

TommiesTank wrote: »

OP, do you know where the five lamps are?

The Five Lamps, North Inner City
When you meet an old Northside Dubliner for directions to the Five Lamps, he or she will send you to the junction of Portland Row and North Strand Road. There, on an island at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street – stand the Five Lamps, a highly decorated lamp post with five lanterns.

The Five Lamps were put up around 1880 as a memorial to General Henry Hall from Galway who had served with the British Army in India. They were originally a water fountain with four basins at their base. Water gushed from the spouts in the shape of lions’ heads. Cups hung from chains over the basins, so that the locals could have a drink. At that time people were poor and had no running water in their homes. The fountain was probably also used as a watering trough for horses to have a drink as well.

Some people think that the name “five lamps” comes from the five streets which meet at this point; others believe that they commemorate five major battles fought in India during the days of the British Empire. Either way we are lucky to still have the Five lamps.

During World War II, three bombs were dropped by German planes in the North Strand area, killing 28 people and injuring 90 in the space of 37 minutes. Three hundred houses were destroyed or damaged but the Five Lamps survived the attack.......Shít......Hang on.......I'm not the goddamn OP.......Why am I answering this question?

mattjack

Lapin wrote: »

The Five Lamps, North Inner City
When you an old Northside Dubliner for directions to the Five Lamps, he or she will send you to the junction of Portland Row and North Strand Road. There, on an island at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street – stand the Five Lamps, a highly decorated lamp post with five lanterns.

The Five Lamps were put up around 1880 as a memorial to General Henry Hall from Galway who had served with the British Army in India. They were originally a water fountain with four basins at their base. Water gushed from the spouts in the shape of lions’ heads. Cups hung from chains over the basins, so that the locals could have a drink. At that time people were poor and had no running water in their homes. The fountain was probably also used as a watering trough for horses to have a drink as well.

Some people think that the name “five lamps” comes from the five streets which meet at this point; others believe that they commemorate five major battles fought in India during the days of the British Empire. Either way we are lucky to still have the Five lamps.

During World War II, three bombs were dropped by German planes in the North Strand area, killing 28 people and injuring 90 in the space of 37 minutes. Three hundred houses were destroyed or damaged but the Five Lamps survived the attack.......Shít......Hang on.......I'm not the goddamn OP.......Why am I answering this question?

I think you accidentallyed a word in your first paragraph , a fine post though , sir.

losthorizon

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

Doocey wrote: »

Today is Friday.

Did you ever notice on Boards especially in AH that people take their queue from the first answer to the original question. And then everybody tries to look really smart but are just like a herd of sheep following the head sheep in this case Doocey. Everybody gives the same answer really dressed up in different clothes.

Sometimes you get the odd Ram who is different or plain stupid as they have posted in the wrong forum or just weird like myself.

TommiesTank

Lapin wrote: »

The Five Lamps, North Inner City
When you meet an old Northside Dubliner for directions to the Five Lamps, he or she will send you to the junction of Portland Row and North Strand Road. There, on an island at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street – stand the Five Lamps, a highly decorated lamp post with five lanterns.

The Five Lamps were put up around 1880 as a memorial to General Henry Hall from Galway who had served with the British Army in India. They were originally a water fountain with four basins at their base. Water gushed from the spouts in the shape of lions’ heads. Cups hung from chains over the basins, so that the locals could have a drink. At that time people were poor and had no running water in their homes. The fountain was probably also used as a watering trough for horses to have a drink as well.

Some people think that the name “five lamps” comes from the five streets which meet at this point; others believe that they commemorate five major battles fought in India during the days of the British Empire. Either way we are lucky to still have the Five lamps.

During World War II, three bombs were dropped by German planes in the North Strand area, killing 28 people and injuring 90 in the space of 37 minutes. Three hundred houses were destroyed or damaged but the Five Lamps survived the attack.......Shít......Hang on.......I'm not the goddamn OP.......Why am I answering this question?

Thanks, you ruined the catchline.

TommiesTank

mattjack wrote: »

I think you accidentallyed a word in your first paragraph , a fine post though , sir.

I smell a copy past job. http://dublincitypubliclibraries.com/dublin-buildings/five-lamps

mattjack

losthorizon wrote: »

Did you ever notice on Boards especially in AH that people take their queue from the first answer to the original question. And then everybody tries to look really smart but are just like a herd of sheep following the head sheep in this case Doocey. Everybody gives the same answer really dressed up in different clothes.

Sometimes you get the odd Ram who is different or plain stupid as they have posted in the wrong forum or just weird like myself.

Is the term "flock" of sheep the correct term ? though I could be wrong.
You can't have a flock of cows , only a herd ,right ?.

Weevil

allanpkr wrote: »

why do people, after reading a persons question. reply to that question totally ignoring the points of the original question, and answer with some totally irrelevant points.

I'll get around to answering your question in a moment, but let me first ask; why does the original question have 'points'?

mattjack

TommiesTank wrote: »

I smell a copy past job. http://dublincitypubliclibraries.com/dublin-buildings/five-lamps

Our learned colleague , Lapin , actually wrote that article.
Didn't ya , Lapin ?

mattjack

TommiesTank wrote: »

Thanks, you ruined the catchline.

Do you mean "punchline" ?

TommiesTank

mattjack wrote: »

Do you mean "punchline" ?

Catchline is also applicable

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20line

D1stant

Lapin wrote: »

The Five Lamps, North Inner City
When you meet an old Northside Dubliner for directions to the Five Lamps, he or she will send you to the junction of Portland Row and North Strand Road. There, on an island at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street – stand the Five Lamps, a highly decorated lamp post with five lanterns.

The Five Lamps were put up around 1880 as a memorial to General Henry Hall from Galway who had served with the British Army in India. They were originally a water fountain with four basins at their base. Water gushed from the spouts in the shape of lions’ heads. Cups hung from chains over the basins, so that the locals could have a drink. At that time people were poor and had no running water in their homes. The fountain was probably also used as a watering trough for horses to have a drink as well.

Some people think that the name “five lamps” comes from the five streets which meet at this point; others believe that they commemorate five major battles fought in India during the days of the British Empire. Either way we are lucky to still have the Five lamps.

During World War II, three bombs were dropped by German planes in the North Strand area, killing 28 people and injuring 90 in the space of 37 minutes. Three hundred houses were destroyed or damaged but the Five Lamps survived the attack.......Shít......Hang on.......I'm not the goddamn OP.......Why am I answering this question?

So where are the five tramps? My feet are killing me

Lapin

mattjack wrote: »

Our learned colleague , Lapin , actually wrote that article.
Didn't ya , Lapin ?

Did I Fuk.

Friend Computer

TommiesTank wrote: »

OP, do you know where the five lamps are?

There are four lamps!

Lapin

Whats this catchline / punchline anyway?

Or have I completely fecked it up beyond all reach now?

mattjack

Lapin wrote: »

Whats this catchline / punchline anyway?

Or have I completely fecked it up beyond all reach now?

Dunno , never heard of a catchline .

losthorizon

mattjack wrote: »

Is the term "flock" of sheep the correct term ? though I could be wrong.
You can't have a flock of cows , only a herd ,right ?.

Flock of seagulls (THE BAND)

Herd of cows

Flock of sheep - isn't it?