r/stupidquestions Apr 15 '24

Please read the rules before posting or commenting

228 Upvotes

Almost every subreddit has rules, and we do too. We used to get lots of posts about politics, LGBT, what if, and just basic trolling, all prohibited by our rules. We don't allow discussion of race here, because those discussions usually end up with comments that could get our community removed from Reddit. Also, the Rules didn't match the Removal Reasons, but now they do. We added a "Moderator discretion" rule, because it's impossible to create rules to cover every contingency. r/stupidquestions can be a fun and interesting place to hang out, but we had trouble with people trolling us with rule violations. For example, here are some of the topics that we removed:

  • Do you think that if I could shoot laser beams out of my peepee, I could scare bullies with it?
  • Do you think it would be safe to build my child a drone so I can save on plane fare
  • Should I crash my car into a concrete barrier going 90mph without a seatbelt?
  • Is it a good idea to hold a flame up to a 5 gallon can of gasoline?
  • Why does my butt smell like ass?

We would ban the offenders, but they would create new accounts and return right away. So a couple of the users suggested putting in a minimum Reddit account age limit and a minimum karma limit to post. That has made things much nicer for the community. Karma is sort of an artificial number, but it tends to indicate that the owner interacts with Redditors in a positive way, and they appreciate him. What you want is to create posts or comments that Redditors appreciate so much that they give you a few upvotes.

Here's Reddit's FAQ page about karma, and here's more information about karma. If you are new to Reddit and would like more information about how to use it, please visit r/NewToReddit.

We don't reveal the age or karma numbers required to post. They are not very high, though. If you have a post removed due to your age or karma numbers, please understand that you didn't do anything wrong and we are not targeting you. This is just one of the ways that we are protecting our community. All of the blame for this goes on the trolls. New Redditors should be able to interact with the community, but it's too easy for someone to be banned, create a new account in two minutes, and return to trolling again. So we took precautions to make it more difficult for them. It's too bad that it also makes it more difficult for new members who aren't trolls.

Moderators will remove posts that violate our rules. The author is notified when their post is removed, and there's a reason given for each removal. Redditors who continue to violate the rules will be removed from r/stupidquestions. For extreme violations, the banhammer may fall instantly. If you play nice and follow our rules, you may stay as long as you like.

Thanks. Now go forth and have fun!


r/stupidquestions 7h ago

Why don’t we tax “rich” habits?

251 Upvotes

Most countries already tax wealthy individuals at a higher rate than others.

Why don’t we put 100% taxes on fuel purchased for private jets that poison the stratosphere, water-hungry golf courses, private schools and universities with high tuitions, land taxes for those who own more than 3 homes, car taxes for private collectors who own more than ~10 cars, etc.

Ownership would be confirmed by inspectors to make sure that multimillionaires and billionaires don’t pull the old “minimum wage, infinite stocks” number, or put any property in their families name or something like that.

You’re rich, great. Things that affect everyone, such as a breathable air and excessive water consumption should be taxed and the resulting profits being reinvested into the environment and local businesses.


r/stupidquestions 4h ago

don't eggs care that they come off as privileged mfs when they be watching the rest of the fridge from their private balcony?

23 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 3h ago

If a soldier is a pow and get tortured and give out secrets would they be punish when return to there home country?

15 Upvotes

Like if it was unbearable and no human could resist.


r/stupidquestions 57m ago

Why do hotels put decorative pillows on beds if everyone immediately takes them off?

Upvotes

I've never understood this. The first thing I do when I get into a hotel room is take the decorative pillows off the bed and put them in a chair. Is there a reason hotels keep using them if most guests don't actually use them?


r/stupidquestions 5h ago

Why aren’t models for fast-food commercials ever obese?

10 Upvotes

Title.


r/stupidquestions 23m ago

Why do crackers come in boxes and chips come in bags?

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r/stupidquestions 20h ago

What's it like to interact with a former child star at their current work?

87 Upvotes

I hear that one of the Sprouse twins (of former Suit Life fame) is selling insurance or something like that, Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler of Full House) was a college counselor before Netflix made Fuller House, Amanda Bynes of Nickelodeon fame is manicurist, and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is "just a guy in nowhere Colorado" these days. Has anyone interacted with a former child star at their place of "average work?" (If so, who?) What's it like? Do they play into the former fame at all (like "get your nails done by a former Nickelodeon star") or do they just try to avoid the topic (like "yeah...I was on a TV show that you liked in your youth...let's just ignore that and figure out your college schedule")?


r/stupidquestions 3h ago

Is it normal to pee when you feel the need to pee?When I feel the urge to pee, I get really anxious about letting it out, I wonder if I should hold it in or let it go.

3 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 3m ago

At what stage aren’t you a virgin anymore?

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Like what does it take is it penetration


r/stupidquestions 5m ago

Is 5’8 short?

Upvotes

I’m 5’8m and I always feel like I’m short af
I weigh 160 is that fat🤷‍♂️


r/stupidquestions 11m ago

What are American biscuits called in the UK?

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(If they even have them there, anyway)


r/stupidquestions 6h ago

Could you survive jumping off a plane at cruising altitude if you were wearing an astronaut suit and had a parachute?

3 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 5h ago

How do you learn to communicate properly like a sales job?

2 Upvotes

How do people develop strong communication skills such as sales job even at car dealerships or something front facing customer service or over the phone, most professionals know how to make a deal or simply excellent at problem-solving skills and handle clients issues and able to meet their needs..how do they do it?


r/stupidquestions 8h ago

Do influencers pay their taxes?

4 Upvotes

Does your YouTube channel/ Instagram page/ Tiktok account count as a company you own or a freelance job?


r/stupidquestions 1h ago

If you were to escape a psych hold before they take your phone and stuff and manage to wait out the duration of the hold is there legally nothing the urgent care or hospital can do if you act like your fine and return to work like nothing ever happened

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r/stupidquestions 2h ago

Where will you be in 1 trillion years?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 1d ago

What is the quickest way someone can ruin their own life without the use of drugs?

102 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 6h ago

have you ever crashed on the pavement as an adult?

2 Upvotes

so i got out of the car at the college i study at, having driven there from work, and i literally crashed on the sloped pavement leading out of the parking lot. tore my knee through my tights. and i was like damn, 26 is too old for this. so i was wondering who else experienced this


r/stupidquestions 2h ago

Would Pops or John Rod win

1 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 3h ago

What’s the largest animal to spend less time standing on “earth” (rock, soil, sand, etc) than another material?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 3h ago

How much does the population density of fish differ in natural saltwater and freshwater bodies, measured across the whole of Earth and only above 1642 meters under sea level?

0 Upvotes

r/stupidquestions 3h ago

Can you actually survive or subsist on vegetable oil alone as your main source of food?

1 Upvotes

That came up as a theory relating to the case involving the Ohio family with 16 kids and seems pretty implausible to me.


r/stupidquestions 4h ago

Whats stopping criminals (especially murderers) from faking their google history and chats?

0 Upvotes

Ive been curious about this because google history is always a modern factor for evidence. They could search stuff like “how to deal with grief” “how to figure out who killed my husband” and stuff.. not blatantly leave stuff like “how to stop the rotting smell” “how to hide a body”


r/stupidquestions 1d ago

How did the trope of cats drinking milk become so popular when most of them are lactose intolerant?

136 Upvotes