Answers I liked

[Genuine Article]

If Ineffable answered it the question was likely asked in early April when we had the Board reunion tour. Of course that's assuming it wasn't already heinously over hours at that point.

[Katya]

I wondered about that, but since I haven't been reading the board until lately I didn't really know how long these writers had been gone. Is there a way for us ordinary folks to see when the question was first asked?

The question numbers are assigned as the questions come into the inbox, so you can do a bit of reverse engineering from that. Since the question numbers immediately preceding and following that question both posted on February 12, I'd estimate that this question was asked on or around February 8.

[Portia]

I wondered about that, but since I haven't been reading the board until lately I didn't really know how long these writers had been gone. Is there a way for us ordinary folks to see when the question was first asked?

The question numbers are assigned as the questions come into the inbox, so you can do a bit of reverse engineering from that. Since the question numbers immediately preceding and following that question both posted on February 12, I'd estimate that this question was asked on or around February 8.

Bows to our Dear Leader.

[vorpal blade]

Very interesting, Katya. Thank you.

[Katya]

You're quite welcome.

[C is for]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73344/

Good answer.

Except I would've said to talk REALLY LOUDLY all the time about "What's that smell? Ugh, it's awful! Is it garbage? It's not our garbage? Geesh, that's awful!"

And they would hear you and be embarrassed but at least you wouldn't have to witness their embarrassment. And hopefully they would clean it up.

[vorpal blade]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73320/

I thought this question and the answers provided was very thought-provoking. I especially enjoyed the answer by The Audience. But I enjoyed being presented with opposing viewpoints.

[Katya]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73333/

Props to Squirrel for this answer because (1) it's actually a half dozen semi-related questions, which are each a lot of work to answer and (2) the reader asking the question already had a huge chip on his/her shoulder, and it's extra work to talk people down from that state and to try to convince them that, no, there isn't some huge conspiracy against them, because everything they've observed actually has a reasonable explanation.

[Katya]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73366/

. . . what you're experiencing isn't Utah's fault, and in my opinion, you should stop blaming Utah for it.

A-freaking-men.

[Marduk]

Apparently booty shorts are un-Christian. Good to know.

[Portia]

It's answers like Laser Jock's on median marital childbirth age that make me glad that there's no automatic-retirement policy. Having more "seasoned" researchers is what brings me back to the Board every day.

[vorpal blade]

I think that every time I've read Ether 12:27 I've thought the words were "I give unto men weaknesses." Thank you Anne, Certainly for pointing out what is really being said in this scripture. It is weakness, not weaknesses. Excellent answer. http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73369/

[Squirrel]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73344/

Good answer.

Except I would've said to talk REALLY LOUDLY all the time about "What's that smell? Ugh, it's awful! Is it garbage? It's not our garbage? Geesh, that's awful!"

And they would hear you and be embarrassed but at least you wouldn't have to witness their embarrassment. And hopefully they would clean it up.

Thanks I've dealt with some unwilling-to-help management, so I like passive aggressive threats!

[Squirrel]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73333/

Props to Squirrel for this answer because (1) it's actually a half dozen semi-related questions, which are each a lot of work to answer and (2) the reader asking the question already had a huge chip on his/her shoulder, and it's extra work to talk people down from that state and to try to convince them that, no, there isn't some huge conspiracy against them, because everything they've observed actually has a reasonable explanation.

Thanks It was pretty tiring to be transferred several times for each question. But still, it was fun.

[Emiliana]

Hey look, publicity! (/mild sarcasm)

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73535/

[mic0]

Looking better after gaining weight. Thanks for the sincere answers everyone! I hope the question-asker was satisfied. Mr. Mico has probably gained about 10 pounds since we met almost 5 years ago. He used to be SO SKINNY! Just 10 pounds made a difference, he seems a lot healthier to me. I also know for a fact that a few of my family members could stand to gain a few pounds and look a lot less skeletal and just generally healthier.

[Emiliana]

I liked that one too, Mico.

Story time! Where I used to live in East Africa, losing weight was considered a sign that you'd been sick or didn't have enough to eat. Well, I did get sick a lot while I lived there, so I'd lose weight. Then when I'd come to the US for a visit, my friends would all tell me, "[Emiliana!] You're looking so skinny!" -- and it was a compliment, which made me feel a little strange. When I'd come back from a visit to the US, my friends would all tell me, "[Emiliana]! You're looking so fat!" -- and it was a compliment, which ALSO made me feel a little strange. The point is, it's all a matter of perspective. In general, healthy people are more attractive than unhealthy people, but what looks "healthy" varies from person to person and culture to culture.

[Emiliana]

I also liked Rating Pending's answer about the guy who likes cross dressing. My first thought was, "So what? Who cares if he likes women's clothes?", but RP did a good job addressing the fact that it made the guy himself uncomfortable. I probably would have told the asker to mind her (or his?) own business, but RP was a little nicer than I would have been. I especially liked the signature: "Rating Pending (who is glad he isn't in charge of deciding what a 'normal male desire' is and even more glad that hes not required to be a 'normal male,' even if he mostly is)".

https://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73513/

[Katya]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73646/

Ha! Too cute.

[Katya]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73664/

I like this because Squirrel's answer is very funny, but also because Tally M. answered the question seriously by looking things up in the Proper Sources and sometimes that kind of work doesn't get enough recognition.