horribleblob Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 3 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: So when someone replies "I've never hit/beaten my wife" , what then? A loaded question? No, A stupid question? Yup. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loaded_question 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbow Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 minute ago, hackey lad said: What's this thread about ? What would I be voting for ? It's about how if you've never advocated for the drowning of first born white boys you're responsible for Ian Huntley, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 4 minutes ago, Delbow said: [deep breath] It's a loaded question because it's predicated on an expected yes/no answer. Snipped [deeper breath] Nope, it's a stupid question for the reason I already gave. Next time pick a better question 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbow Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Just now, The_DADDY said: [deeper breath] Nope, it's a stupid question for the reason I already gave. Next time pick a better question 👍 Read the link posted by Horrible Blob, it explains it perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 6 minutes ago, Delbow said: Of course the correct answer for most people is "I've never beaten my wife". Ah, so we agree on that at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 minute ago, Delbow said: Read the link posted by Horrible Blob, it explains it perfectly. I do know what a loaded question is, it's just your example is stupid. I'm not after a row or anything. I'm just pointing out a stupid question when I see one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbow Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Just now, The_DADDY said: I do know what a loaded question is, it's just your example is stupid. I'm not after a row or anything. I'm just pointing out a stupid question when I see one. My example. Jesus wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 10 minutes ago, Delbow said: Now have a look back at the OP and the poll and tell me if you see an equivalent option to "I've never beaten my wife" No, I don't. Does that make me a bad man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Just now, Delbow said: My example. Snipped That's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 minute ago, Delbow said: Jesus wept. I'm very sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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