N4521U
Colonel
Sure............... and the KGB glasses are less intimidating?
Dumbest question ever posted on this forum?
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Matt308
Glock Perfection
You are taking this entirely too seriously. As I said in the second post, there are no dumb questions on this forum. There are only Aholes who down those who ask. And I'm the first Mod to jump on those folks. The future success of this forum is based upon our collective ability to attract younger enthusiasts.
Otherwise, we end up having a business model like Social Security. Doomed for the trash heap.
GregP
Major
To me the dumbest are the ones that start with, "Need some info for a term paper about ..." and the poster never even googled the topic for basic information. What they're after is for you to write their homework paper for them.
I don't like the "what Ifs" becasue there is no answer, it never happened ... just discussion of opinions that sometimes leads to a fight about fantasy beliefs, and it can get acrimonious ... it's like fighting over a fantasy football game.
Another least favorite is about arguments arising from data posted with either no reference or references that are unavailable to anyone I know in aviation including several museums. Statistics that purportedly come from reports that aren't recognizeed by anyone are in this class.
I don't like the "what Ifs" becasue there is no answer, it never happened ... just discussion of opinions that sometimes leads to a fight about fantasy beliefs, and it can get acrimonious ... it's like fighting over a fantasy football game.
Another least favorite is about arguments arising from data posted with either no reference or references that are unavailable to anyone I know in aviation including several museums. Statistics that purportedly come from reports that aren't recognizeed by anyone are in this class.
GregP
Major
Hey Matt, Social Security attracts younger members through mandatory taxes! They HAVE to participate.
Maybe we should try that!
Maybe we should try that!
Crimea_River
Marshal
I don't think I am really but I'm not changing my opinion. I've dished out and received my fair share of jibes.
I agree, but that poor bugger who we jumped on for asking for that colour pic will never be back so that's one member we won't need to worry about signing on. Yeah I jumped on the band wagon but I do have a few regrets about this. It did get me thinking that many people who have poor grammar skills or for whom English is a second language, or who may indeed have interests that most of us deem odd, may inadvertently ask something that everyone thinks is a dumb question.
I wonder how those guys who have asked the "what if" or "you are in charge" questions are feeling right now?
GregP
Major
The one thing about the "You are in charge ..." posts is there are no wrong answers since the subject usually never happened or is contrary to history. So, almost anything you say, while it could be argued either way, can't really be refuted. It never happened and COULD happen the way you say it might in your thesis. Also, the historical victor, if confronted with a real life "what if" might not react the same as they did in real life becasue the tactical situation would have changed from what really happened.
So, it's all speculation and that makes for some possibly interesting reading every once in awhile.
There was a movie called, I believe, "Final Countdown" ... or something like it that had a modern US Navy carrier being transported back to Decembder 6, 1941 and had F-14 Tomcats intercepting Zeros on the way to Pearl Harbor. Now THAT was an interesting "what if," expecially considering they almost crashed an F-14 filming it! It recovered less than 50 feet above the water from a stall using full afterburner. The premise was interesting and made a good fantasy that was entertaining if pure imagination.
Science fiction is pure imaginatiopn and it, too, is entertaining if well written.
So, it's all speculation and that makes for some possibly interesting reading every once in awhile.
There was a movie called, I believe, "Final Countdown" ... or something like it that had a modern US Navy carrier being transported back to Decembder 6, 1941 and had F-14 Tomcats intercepting Zeros on the way to Pearl Harbor. Now THAT was an interesting "what if," expecially considering they almost crashed an F-14 filming it! It recovered less than 50 feet above the water from a stall using full afterburner. The premise was interesting and made a good fantasy that was entertaining if pure imagination.
Science fiction is pure imaginatiopn and it, too, is entertaining if well written.
Matt308
Glock Perfection
Crimea River ---
Man, point those out to me. I'm the first guy to champion a question, especially from someone who is young or speaks a second language.
In fact, I challenge any forum member to confront us Mods or other forum members for being too harsh to those new to the forum/genre. And especially those who have english as a second language. I'm always questioning my own reactions to posts to ensure that what may appear to be member rudeness, is nothing more than something lost in translation. I don't like to use real names in this forum unless private, but Crimea River if you EVER see an agregious affront to any forum member that crosses your own personal lines I welcome you to private message me. I will assure you that I will address your concerns with an even handedness that takes all involved into consideration.
For those not familiar, us Mods have a private section of the forum wherein we discuss, debate and lament over forum activity. This can be brief. And on some subjects can be debated in depth. What I can tell you, is that while we often are conflicted with member issue adjudication, we are unanimous in our conclusions.
Man, point those out to me. I'm the first guy to champion a question, especially from someone who is young or speaks a second language.
In fact, I challenge any forum member to confront us Mods or other forum members for being too harsh to those new to the forum/genre. And especially those who have english as a second language. I'm always questioning my own reactions to posts to ensure that what may appear to be member rudeness, is nothing more than something lost in translation. I don't like to use real names in this forum unless private, but Crimea River if you EVER see an agregious affront to any forum member that crosses your own personal lines I welcome you to private message me. I will assure you that I will address your concerns with an even handedness that takes all involved into consideration.
For those not familiar, us Mods have a private section of the forum wherein we discuss, debate and lament over forum activity. This can be brief. And on some subjects can be debated in depth. What I can tell you, is that while we often are conflicted with member issue adjudication, we are unanimous in our conclusions.
meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
I didn't know you had KFC glasses! I have been trying to collect the entire bunch!
Do you have the highly collectable "Colonel Sanders bu**ers a chicken?" I need that one to complete my collection!
meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
Oh, wait, you said "KGB" that's something different, isn't it.
Shortround6
Major General
Some of the "what ifs" bring about good discussion or help reveal why somethings were done the way they were. In hindsight perhaps not the smartest decisions sometimes but with some historical perspective some of the decisions become understandable.
None of us is as smart as all of us so the only "really" dumb questions are those that fly totally in face of "reality" like physics. Some of us may not understand physics but questions that ask "why didn't they use anti-gravity paint?" may be considered "dumb".
None of us is as smart as all of us so the only "really" dumb questions are those that fly totally in face of "reality" like physics. Some of us may not understand physics but questions that ask "why didn't they use anti-gravity paint?" may be considered "dumb".
meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
If a train leaves Chicago at 10:45 and the color orange is non-determinational, why is the cup half empty?
(And the answer isn't 42!)
(And the answer isn't 42!)
N4521U
Colonel
Yes.... they don't Deep fry their schnooks, sorry, chooks.
Ascent
Senior Airman
As I use to say in my old job of line trainign instructer, "The only stupid question is the one you don't ask." Trite but true.
Having said that, any question asked that seeks to deliberatly cause controvesy or provoke argument rather than devate probably counts.
Having said that, any question asked that seeks to deliberatly cause controvesy or provoke argument rather than devate probably counts.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
So we're looking for the dumbest question ever, like "What makes Teflon stick to the pan"?
What is the speed of dark actually was a thread on this forum 
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/off-topic-misc/whats-speed-dark-23762.html
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/off-topic-misc/whats-speed-dark-23762.html
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Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
If it takes half a chicken, half a a day to lay half an egg, how many seeds are in a dill pickle?
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michaelmaltby
Colonel
Dumbest question ever posted on this forum?
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
If I knew what a 'dill pickle' was I could answer....
