Look, people are where they are. What's obvious to one person may not be obvious to another. Really. We're all struggling in one way or another. And what someone is asking may not be their real question. They may just be reaching out for a human being that will help them frame the question. (I see that here ALL the time.) What's the harm in being kind (or at the very least not being mean)? You may be the one person who gave them a break that day or week. One thing you tend to forget is that this goes against the grain in SO many ways. (Yes, that was a pun!).

HEY GUYS I ATE 2 STICKS OF BUTTER, AND THEN A POT ROAST.. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME, AM I DYING? IS BUTTER REALLY PALEO? DO YOU THINK IT'S FROM A NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY? SHOULD I JUST EAT LOW-FAT NOW?

sometimes I wonder how the hell people figured out how to use Paleohacks, but not google... or the search bar in the upper corner.

As a new paleohacks user (and as someone who's slightly worried that maybe I'm the cause for at least some of the irritation because, on retrospect, some of my questions have been pretty dumb), I'd like to say that the paleohacks search isn't all that helpful and finding the archives isn't exactly intuitive. I've been on forums where there was a really useful "read this shit before you ask a question" page that answered the most common questions or linked to outside resources (and/or that linked to previously asked questions with very good answers), which might be useful here. Of course, such a page is no guarantee that anyone will read it before asking said stupid/repetitive/trolling questions, but instead of everyone posting a million responses that have been posted before, everyone can just bomb them with links to the FAQ page. The FAQ here is good, but it's more about protocol and tone and scope rather than questions that are frequently asked on the forum, per se.

Of course, Google is usually pretty helpful, and I agree that people should research more before embarrassing themselves with dumb questions. (I'm referring to myself, here.)

That having been said, as someone who's new to paleo and in a pretty rural area, sometimes it's just nice to get feedback from other paleo people. It's kind of like having mentor-cavepeople to show me where the clubs and dinosaurs and stuff are.

Just sayin'.

YES. I also often want to say "WTF? What is wrong with you? Why would you do that?!"

i've thought about this so many times... sometimes im just like chill out people who the f cares how many grams of fructose are in an apple... it's an apple not a snickers bar.......

The questions that include, "Is 'x-food' paleo?" drive me up the wall. Asking that kind of question typically means you know the answer but don't like it. You know what's not paleo? Sitting here asking about it while you drink your bullet-proof coffee in front of a laptop on a couch in a climate controlled house/apartment :)

Yes! The answer to all questions: Eat whole foods, eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full. Do what makes you feel good.

YES. And it seems like every other day, someone asks if marijuana is paleo.

I think someone's been in ketosis for too long.

For me, I want to tell people to listen to their body more or say "eat it and see how you feel." Too many people ask for objective, universal answers to questions about things that are different for everybody.

So much word.

I am also often compelled to ask if they even bothered to do a modicum of research-- I'm all for asking follow up questions, tweaks, and people searching for more details. But some of the questions show that they haven't bothered to even figure out the most basic tenets of this way of eating.

I usually dont read those questions, as I try not to get annoyed over the interwebs, it seems futile and unhealthy. Doesnt always work, but most of the time it does. Real life is filled with no less naivety, confusion, drama or trivia, so remaining chill is good practice.

On the whole, I think human beings are amusing and strange creatures. Which, when I have a good sense of objectivity, can be a great source for a giggle.

This question does not embody what paleo hacks is about.

The lip balm question got me. For the love! It is lip balm! You aren't eating it. Hopefully.

YES! I swear...I think some people are actually jealous they are not living in paleolithic times.Do you not get that every person back then would kill, literally kill, to have our resources?

Dude...who cares?

Yeah. Thought to be fair I blurt and so if it is a stupid question I tend to say so. I guess that's why half of you hate me and the other 49 percent can't stand me. Blame the 1% that encourage me.

Just eat real whole foods, live life, laugh and be happy. Dont sweat the small stuff.