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peterbranton
Feb 5, 2011, 12:07 AM
Does anyone have a question ?

Curlyben
Feb 5, 2011, 12:18 AM
Bored are we ?

Alty
Feb 5, 2011, 12:21 AM
Peter, I've noticed that you've been posting a lot of random questions, none of which are really questions that need to be, or can be answered.

There are many questions on this site, there's no need to start a thread asking if there are questions, just go to the list of new questions coming in, see if there's anything you can answer.

We're not a chat site, but we do have areas (like the forum you posted this in) where members can and do chat with each other, but the title of your thread isn't really one that invites a chat. Even in the chat forums rules apply, and one of them is to not hijack (change the topic) of a thread. So, how could anyone actually chat on this thread where the topic is "does anyone have a question?" which everyone that comes here obviously does?

peterbranton
Feb 5, 2011, 12:30 AM
Some eople nly coe here to answe questions , OK I will look at other questions but the question remains relivant as I am willing to try and answer any questions

peterbranton
Feb 5, 2011, 12:30 AM
No, not any more, :)

Alty
Feb 5, 2011, 12:33 AM
Okay then, I'll play along.

I have a question.

Do giraffes have a gag reflex?

peterbranton
Feb 5, 2011, 12:36 AM
And the questions I ask are possible to answer from experts in those fields and I woul le o kow he answer, in fact when I get answers to my Q I really appreaciate it.

Alty
Feb 5, 2011, 12:42 AM
and the questions I ask are possible to answer from experts in those fields and I woul le o kow he answer, in fact when I get answers to my Q I really appreaciate it.

I'm having a hard time understanding what you just wrote.

Are you saying that you won't answer my question until you get answers to your questions?

Why did you start this thread if you're not going to answer the questions that you asked for?

peterbranton
Feb 5, 2011, 12:42 AM
No, as they eat vegatation, only meat eaters barf on reflex

Alty
Feb 5, 2011, 12:46 AM
no, as they eat vegatation, only meat eaters barf on reflex

Actually, that's not correct.

Giraffes can vomit.

Giraffes chew the could, as do deer, cattle and antelopes. This means that they break down their food a little in the first of the four chambers of the stomach before regurgitating the food as a bolus back into the mouth, where it is chewed more thoroughly. Because of this, giraffes can also vomit, despite the long distance from the stomach to the mouth.

Found here;

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.allexperts.com%2Fq%2FWild-Animals-705%2FGiraffes.htm&rct=j&q=giraffes%20gag%20reflex.&ei=gP9MTeewKMWBlAf1l9z8Dw&usg=AFQjCNE-x1vcHtQ1BWRd-YgQRIjXuLyvVA&cad=rja

martinizing2
Feb 5, 2011, 03:15 AM
I have a question.

Why do some of your posts seem to be well structured and relevant in a sense.

Likehttps://www.askmehelpdesk.com/chemistry/possible-artificially-make-blue-diamond-551439.html

And others are rather chaotic and scattered

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/does-anyone-have-question-551450.html#post2697009
#4 and #7 for example.

It seems incongrueous .

tkrussell
Feb 5, 2011, 05:22 AM
Alty, very interesting question:


Do giraffes have a gag reflex?

Had that one in the holster for a while?

I agree with Martin's observation, however I needed to check what "incongrueous" meant. Found that it is misspelled:

From Merriam-Webster:

Definition of INCONGRUOUS:
Lacking congruity: as
A : not harmonious : incompatible <incongruous colors>
B : not conforming : disagreeing <conduct incongruous with principle>
C : inconsistent within itself <an incongruous story>
D : lacking propriety : unsuitable <incongruous manners>

martinizing2
Feb 5, 2011, 05:30 AM
Alty, very interesting question:



Had that one in the holster for a while?

I agree with Martin's observation, however I needed to check what "incongrueous" meant. found that it is misspelled:

From Merriam-Webster:

Definition of INCONGRUOUS:
lacking congruity: as
a : not harmonious : incompatible <incongruous colors>
b : not conforming : disagreeing <conduct incongruous with principle>
c : inconsistent within itself <an incongruous story>
d : lacking propriety : unsuitable <incongruous manners>

I couldn't see well. On the dark side of the moon at that time.
Thanks for noticing and posting it up! I did use it correctly .
Spelling is not my strong point, and sometimes I'm too lazy to spell check. Bad combination. Ya got me...

Wondergirl
Feb 5, 2011, 05:33 AM
I have a question. Why do some of your posts seem to be well structured and relevant in a sense, and others are rather chaotic and scattered? It seems incongruous.
Peter thinks in scientific and technical terms, concrete terms, but when it comes to more ephemeral, "muddy" subjects such as relationships and social functioning, he's a bit at sea. He has mentioned he has Asperger's which explains everything.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/relationships/am-trying-find-partner-female-but-have-serious-social-problems-544072.html

tkrussell
Feb 5, 2011, 05:36 AM
Oh heck, you had me throwing words like that around, which was used perfectly, I may add. No argument there.

Oh by the way, did you know there is no dark side of the moon? As a matter of fact, it is all dark. I heard that someplace, cannot put my finger on it.

Alty
Feb 5, 2011, 02:28 PM
The giraffe question was actually my husbands. I told him about this thread, said I needed a question, and that's what he came up with. It was either the giraffe or the question he had about women and PMS. I thought the giraffe was the way to go. ;)

Asperger's definitely explains the questions. I was beginning to wonder as most of his questions could be easily googled, or were more for discussion, but not put in the discussion forum. Personally I thought Ben was dead on, Peter is bored. I understand that, I get bored too, but I usually don't write post after post about nothing, to entertain myself.

Wondergirl
Feb 5, 2011, 02:43 PM
Personally I thought Ben was dead on, Peter is bored.
No, I don't believe Peter is bored. I think this is his way of reaching out socially. Have you ever watched Big Bang Theory on TV? You can get a good idea about Asperger's and socializing on that show. Sheldon and Amy especially are the two to watch.

Alty
Feb 5, 2011, 02:46 PM
No, I don't believe Peter is bored. I think this is his way of reaching out socially. Have you ever watched Big Bang Theory on TV? You can get a good idea about Asperger's and socializing on that show. Sheldon and Amy especially are the two to watch.

I love that show. :)

Okay, knowing this, how do we proceed? Do we humor Peter, do we explain to him how to use the site correctly, or do we just ignore the random questions?

Wondergirl
Feb 5, 2011, 03:02 PM
Peter has asked us to educate him as needs be, and if we do it with a kind spirit, he will learn, and we will become better citizens of the world.

(How's that for altruism?)

ScottGem
Feb 5, 2011, 03:02 PM
but the question remains relivant as i am willing to try and answer any questions

That's not how this site works. People come here and post questions, hopefully in the appropriate forums. Then people with knowledge in those areas will look for questions they can answer and post answers.

We don't ask for questions.

martinizing2
Feb 5, 2011, 03:05 PM
Peter thinks in scientific and technical terms, concrete terms, but when it comes to more ephemeral, "muddy" subjects such as relationships and social functioning, he's a bit at sea. He has mentioned he has Asperger's which explains everything.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/relationships/am-trying-find-partner-female-but-have-serious-social-problems-544072.html

Thank you for the update.
I know why you are called Wondergirl. It is a title
Not a name... right??

Wondergirl
Feb 5, 2011, 03:07 PM
I wonder a lot, that's all. Wondering worked well for 30 years in Libraryland. And all that wondering paid off, am writing stories about unforgettable staff and patrons.

martinizing2
Feb 5, 2011, 03:13 PM
Oh heck, you had me throwing words like that around, which was used perfectly, I may add. No argument there.

Oh by the way, did you know there is no dark side of the moon? As a matter of fact, it is all dark. I heard that someplace, cannot put my finger on it.

Might be because it was too long ago and too far away to put your finger on it now.

And if it is all dark,
Or all light ,or half and half
Will be determined by perspective of the ones observing it,
Is my way of looking at it now.

martinizing2
Feb 5, 2011, 03:20 PM
Peter has asked us to educate him as needs be, and if we do it with a kind spirit, he will learn, and we will become better citizens of the world.

(How's that for altruism?)

I like this concept, I'll try to help.:D

peterbranton
Feb 5, 2011, 07:52 PM
I am interested in the response, from a phycological point of view(see answer frm lady asking about dirafes, some times a frustration , some are questions I need answers to such as the complex torque calculation and blue dimond question, this help?

ScottGem
Feb 5, 2011, 08:06 PM
Closed as nonsense