r/NoStupidQuestions 5d ago

Summer Reddit and Rule 1

28 Upvotes

TLDR: if you are rude in a top level comment and don’t try to answer the question we will ban you, even if you don’t like the question. Report posts you feel break the rules.

Hi Everyone,

It is Summer (in the norther hemisphere) and that brings about the infamous Summer reddit, a time of higher volume content, and more content often created by, and aimed towards, a younger audience who is off for the summer.

With that influx of volume we have noticed a stark increase in rule 1 violations. That is comments not trying to answer the question but instead being disparaging towards the question or the asker.

While we are aware that this is in part due to burnout of our more frequent commenters we want to remind everyone that this is a place for good faith questions, and we do assume good faith of posts trying to learn things unless we can clearly articulate evidence otherwise, and we want to be welcoming to those trying to learn.

In that vein we are going to start cracking on rule 1, which we have historically been a lot more lax about, particularly on comments insulting the OP or the topic. We will be giving short bans for calling questions or askers stupid (directly or indirectly).

We highly highly encourage users, particularly our frequent commenters, to report posts you feel aren’t in good faith or are breaking the rules. We review every report and it is way more effective to let us know than to just leave an insulting comment. We have been recruiting, we will take on that work load, don’t get yourself banned because you are tired of a type of question.

We get why you feel justified in leaving the comments that you are, we are telling you clearly here that it still breaks the rules and will be actioned accordingly, more than it has been in the past.

Let me know if you have any questions


r/NoStupidQuestions 21d ago

U.S. Politics megathread

42 Upvotes

American politics has always grabbed our attention - and the current president more than ever. We get tons of questions about the president, the supreme court, and other topics related to American politics - but often the same ones over and over again. Our users often get tired of seeing them, so we've created a megathread for questions! Here, users interested in politics can post questions and read answers, while people who want a respite from politics can browse the rest of the sub. Feel free to post your questions about politics in this thread!

All top-level comments should be questions asked in good faith - other comments and loaded questions will get removed. All the usual rules of the sub remain in force here, so be nice to each other - you can disagree with someone's opinion, but don't make it personal.


r/NoStupidQuestions 9h ago

Do guide dogs actually understand that the person they are guiding can't see?

1.1k Upvotes

Or do they just think "I'm taking my human for a walk". Do they actually understand that their eyes don't work? Is there any way to really know?


r/NoStupidQuestions 8h ago

Do whales ever miscalculate how long they can stay under water, and end up drowning as a result?

756 Upvotes

r/NoStupidQuestions 19h ago

Can someone explain the Muslim 72 virgins thing in a respectful way?

3.8k Upvotes

Why are virgins considered a reward? Isn’t their status as virgins short-lived? Is there a similar reward for females? Are these real women who died as virgins, or are they newly created virgins for the after-life?


r/NoStupidQuestions 2h ago

What happened to the first window at fast food restaurants?

138 Upvotes

I know that (most) McDonald’s still have the 2 window system where you pay at one window and pick up at another, but it seems like a lot of other places have ended up ditching that concept. I see boxes and storage piled up at the first window. What happened?


r/NoStupidQuestions 3h ago

How did Hitler view black people

127 Upvotes

Up until now I always thought the holocaust was something that was done targeting the Jews. But i just learnt that the Nazi’s were all about hierarchies and so if they viewed Jews who were basically whites as inferior, how did he or how were the blacks viewed by Hitler


r/NoStupidQuestions 8h ago

Is this joke funny?

315 Upvotes

I am currently finalizing my wedding speech and the one joke I'm concerned about is:

"Before I finish thanking everyone, I just want to say thank you to our incredible suppliers for helping make today so special. I'd list them all but I don't want anyone thinking this speech contains paid promotions. Anyway, time for our regularly scheduled, Powerade hydration break. *sip drink*"

EDIT: if anyone has a better joke, please drop it here so I can steal it

EDIT: I am the groom, should have made that clear. Apologies.


r/NoStupidQuestions 4h ago

gluttony is considered one of the seven deadly sins, why isn't it treated with the same strictness as other sins in most modern churches?

136 Upvotes

I always see religious groups protesting against various social issues or behaviors, but I have never seen a church actively condemn overeating or host protests outside of fast-food chains. Is there a theological reason for this, or did society just mutually agree to ignore this specific sin because food is simply too good? I am just genuinely curious how that line is drawn.


r/NoStupidQuestions 6h ago

Are there people who genuinely enjoy the taste of unflavored sparkling water, or did we all just gaslight ourselves into liking it because it's healthier than soda?

171 Upvotes

r/NoStupidQuestions 12h ago

In Lord of the Rings, did they slaughter all the orcs including the old, babies and good ones after they destroyed the ring?

522 Upvotes

r/NoStupidQuestions 5h ago

Why do women often refer to their friends as “girlfriends” but men simply refer to their friends as “friends”?

104 Upvotes

Ex 1:

I’m going out with my girlfriends tonight.

- Woman

Ex 2:

I’m going out with my friends tonight.

- Man

Just was curious how or why this came to be?


r/NoStupidQuestions 3h ago

Honest question, why does it seem like everyone is labeling themselves autistic and/or ADHD nowadays?

61 Upvotes

r/NoStupidQuestions 6h ago

Life Sentence… what happens to their debt?

101 Upvotes

What happens to a person’s debt if they get convicted for a life sentence? They will never have a job again… what happens to their debt?


r/NoStupidQuestions 5h ago

Is YouTube on Smart TVs becoming completely unusable because of ads?

51 Upvotes

I’m a huge YouTube fan, and it’s basically the only streaming platform I use. I don’t have Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or even watch regular TV. Whenever I’m cooking, eating, or just relaxing, I put YouTube on my Smart TV.

I don’t know if this is only happening in Spain or if it’s the same everywhere, but the number of ads lately has become absolutely unbearable.
Today was the final straw. I watched a 20-minute highlight video of the World Cup final, and I’m not exaggerating: before the video even started, I got an unskippable ad that lasted over a minute. Then, every 90 seconds or two minutes, another ad would interrupt the video, usually at least 30 seconds long. By the end, I must have watched around 10–12 ads during a 20-minute video, and several of them were over a minute long.

What’s going on?

I completely understand that YouTube needs ads to make money, and I honestly don’t mind watching ads because the service is free. But this isn’t just advertising anymore it’s excessive. It genuinely feels like they’re trying to make the TV app so frustrating that you’re forced to either stop using it or pay for Premium.

Am I the only one experiencing this, or has anyone else noticed the same thing on Smart TVs?

**P.S.: This is specifically about Smart TVs. On my PC and phone I use an ad blocker, so it’s not an issue there.**


r/NoStupidQuestions 1d ago

If according to women, a man’s “size down there” doesn’t matter as much as we think, then why is it almost always one of their go to insults for men?

1.8k Upvotes

r/NoStupidQuestions 7h ago

Do you replace things when they become annoying or when they actually break?

70 Upvotes

Have the habit of telling myself there is no reason to replace something if it still works. The problem is that over time some things slowly become more frustrating to use instead of actually breaking. I noticed it with one of my kitchen appliances recently and it made me realize I do this with a lot of things.

Where do you usually draw the line between getting your money's worth and just making life harder for yourself?


r/NoStupidQuestions 1h ago

Why do electrolyte drinks never have more of a significant amount of potassium in them?

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Seems like that’s always the one thing that has only like 8% daily value if that. I’ve never seen higher than that


r/NoStupidQuestions 22h ago

Construction workers who hold the STOP/SLOW signs on road crews...I have a few questions about your job.

879 Upvotes

I have a hard time imagining what this job is actually like day to day. Rather than making assumptions, I'd rather hear from people who actually do it.

My questions:

  1. How do you deal with the downtime? Are you allowed to listen to music or podcasts, or do you mostly just think to yourself while you're working?

  2. What does a normal day look like? Do you have regular breaks and lunch like most jobs, or is the schedule different because someone always has to be out directing traffic?

  3. Do you only hold the sign? Or is that just one responsibility? I'm guessing most people also help with setup, cleanup, traffic control, moving equipment, etc., but I honestly don't know.

  4. What do you enjoy about the job? Is it the pay, the crew, the simplicity, being outdoors, or something else?

What do people misunderstand the most about your job?

(I'm in California)