Elo comments on Stupid Questions June 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Elo 01 June 2015 10:59:32PM *  1 point [-]

Meta: You raise an interesting point about not getting the answers you want. Being aware of the barrier to communication I can only say, "be specific". I have found similar problems when posting here and also in other critical-thought places. It led to my being specific in this recent discussion post twice over.

I would not be blaming the community for this result; but rather the clarity of the way the question was asked. The top post can be edited if needed; or asked again and phrased differently if necessary.

Also the original post did say

I am leaning towards an artificial diamond

indicating an awareness of alternative options and a willingness to go for alternatives.