• otp@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      Usually it’s asking for the purpose of generating discussion.

      Like, “What is the capital of Canada” doesn’t seem like a good question.

      “Why is Ottawa the capital of Canada” seems like a better question.

      “Who knows the capital of Canada” and then following it up with “ok and what is the longest street there” seems a bit silly.

      • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.caEnglish
        4·
        3 months ago

        While not in the spirit of it, no rules are broken so it is acceptable.

        Do you know the longest street in Ottawa?

        • Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          2·
          3 months ago

          Imma go ahead and say Bank St and wait to be proven wrong (think it actually is though).

          Edit: I’m technically wrong, it’s Dwyer Hill Road at 70 km long. Stupid amalgamation…