Don't you hate negative questions?

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The discussion revolves around confusion and contradictions in communication, particularly regarding negative phrasing and responses. Participants express frustration with ambiguous statements and the lack of clarity in discussions. There is a humorous reference to the popular phrase "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee," which highlights the absurdity of double negatives. The conversation touches on the challenges of understanding human adaptability compared to robots, with a playful tone about needing to be "debugged." Overall, the thread emphasizes the complexities and frustrations of language and communication.

Do ya punk?

  • Yes, I don't.

    Votes: 4 23.5%

  • No, I do.

    Votes: 13 76.5%
  • Total voters
    17
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Ummm. Let me think.
 
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This does not make sense. No, It doesn't. Yes, It does.
 
I was looking for the answer "Yeah maaan, coooool!".
But it isn't in there.
 
I don't love beets.
 
Positively!
 
I feel like I was divided by zero...
 
d...
negative.. question..
I..
huh? :rolleyes:
 
Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee.
 
Wait, what??
 
  • #10
Ban him.
 
  • #11
Don't I think I don't understand? Who said humans could adapt to any situation while robots cannot? I am bugged, need to be debugged. I don't think I do know what I wouldn't vote.
 
  • #12
I don't never not dislike them.
 
  • #13
turbo said:
Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee.
Or don't they?
 
  • #14
I don't like no negative questions, nohow.
 
  • #15
I hate the normal response to "do you mind if I...", which is "yeah, sure".
 
  • #16
I hate hate. Anymore questions?
 
  • #17
I never didn't dislike non-negative questions, if that helps.
 

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