Current Events > Protip: When dealing with certain types of users, don't answer them until...

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...they've repeated their question multiple times.

That way, they can't backpedal by saying "I didn't mean that as a serious question" or anything. They'll probably also word it a few different ways which reduces the opportunity for "Actually I meant...".

It's been working wonders. :)
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