r/answers • u/ManchesterProject • Feb 02 '23

Mod Post Please Read Rules Spoiler

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Fellow Redditors, please read the rules of r/answers under the about section before commenting or creating new topics in this subreddit. People breaking the rules is like a plague, your post will be removed. Constant violators will be banned temporarily or permanently depending on the severity or mod discretion- no exceptions. Ban evaders are flagged automatically by Reddit using your IP/cookies/etc., it doesn’t work so don’t try.

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r/answers • u/ManchesterProject • Sep 09 '24

Reminder: No Survey Questions

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Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to remind you all that this subreddit is answers-based—it’s meant to provide clear, informative responses that someone could find useful while searching for answers on Google or other search engines. Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in survey-style questions (e.g., “What’s your favorite __?” or “How many of you __?”).

These types of questions are not a good fit for the purpose of this community. They don’t create content that is useful for others to search for, and often lead to broad discussions that aren’t about providing a clear answer. As a result, I’ve been removing posts that violate this rule to maintain the quality and focus of the subreddit. Even if that post has a lot of replies as the OP obviously didn’t read the rules before posting, or cared.

If you’re unsure if your post fits, ask yourself: Would this question result in a useful answer for someone looking for a specific answer or information online? If not, it’s likely more of a survey question and violates rule 2.

Thanks for understanding and helping to keep the subreddit on track! 😊

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r/answers • u/Vohrez • 7h ago

Why the word "cunt" is more offensive in USA than in other english speaking countries like UK, Australia, NZ ? What's the taboo behind it?

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Why do American companies lay off thousands of employees while still reporting huge profits?

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What’s something you would consider cheating but others wouldn’t?

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What is the worse form of betrayal you’ve ever experienced?

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What is a small, everyday habit that actually saves you a lot of time or money?

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What food or drink brand had incredible hype only to lead to a major downfall?

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How old were you when you first got drunk?

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r/answers • u/martianfrog • 2h ago

What's the most astonishing thing you ever witnessed?

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r/answers • u/PupJJeessica54 • 1h ago

Answered What podcast has the most relaxing long interviews for late nights?

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i'm getting ready to turn the lights off and just want something that isn't too heavy or fast paced. a podcast that mostly sticks to one guest for a long stretch, with calm voices and a chill vibe, would be ideal. maybe topics like science or history or just interesting people sharing their work, without a ton of noise or quick edits. if anyone has a go-to for winding down like that, i'd really appreciate the rec.

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r/answers • u/martianfrog • 2h ago

What's the most satisfying job you ever had?

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r/answers • u/HourDrawer1290 • 2h ago

What’s something you do when nobody’s watching that would make you look crazy if someone walked in?

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r/answers • u/martianfrog • 3h ago

What's the most boring job you ever had?

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r/answers • u/MajorMaker2 • 1d ago

If I got arrested right now with the oven on and a load of laundry running, what would actually happen to my house?

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r/answers • u/travelneighborsapp • 3h ago

What completely innocent question did you ask that made an entire room go silent?

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r/answers • u/Abdullahanuru1 • 10h ago

Apart from money, what makes you genuinely happy ??

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r/answers • u/peachyamanda759 • 3h ago

Answered when a roommate moves out early, who pays what?

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okay so our lease has all three of us listed as jointly and severally liable, which i think means we are all on the hook together. one person is leaving two months before the end and claims they are not responsible for the rest of the rent. the landlord says the remaining two have to cover it. i have been reading through the agreement and the local residential tenancy rules but they are kind of vague on this exact situation. has anyone dealt with this and know how it usually works when one person bails early? trying to figure out if we can still collect from the departing roommate or if the landlord can just chase the two who stayed.

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r/answers • u/Amanda98Berylll • 10m ago

Answered Bringing up a sensitive topic with a relative without sounding too blunt

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I need to talk to a family member about something personal and a bit awkward. I know they care, but the subject can make people defensive fast, so I want to choose the right words. Have any of you had to do something similar? What phrasing worked, or what totally backfired? Looking for gentle, low-pressure ways to start the conversation and keep it calm, without turning it into a whole thing.

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r/answers • u/Slight-Collar9678 • 6h ago

Is getting a credit card necessary besides a debit card ?

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r/answers • u/Vanbaston • 19m ago

What’s a high paying but soul crushing career that people romanticize far too much?

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What's something people mistake for flirting?

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Why can’t Humans sleep their days away, guilt free, like other mammals?

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r/answers • u/Cold-Log-8183 • 11h ago

Do you think putting a “label” on a relationship makes a difference?

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title is pretty much the question
would love to see how people define labels and if that changes the dynamic in a relationship for you

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r/answers • u/ma-riafer • 15h ago

You can either accept $1 million today, or go back to being 10 years old with all the knowledge you have right now. Which one are you choosing?

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