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Monday, February 16, 2009

Ask A Stupid Question A Day

I started a new Cause on Facebook on 6 Feb 09 called "Ask A Stupid Question A Day", as a proof of concept for one of the projects I'm doing at work.

I was new to the Causes application, and when prompted to key in up to 5 position statements, I wrote the following guidelines:


  1. Supporters of this Cause are encouraged to do the following in their own time & place:
    Supporters should strive to submit at least one "Stupid Question" a day to the Wall, Discussion Board or Media Board.

  2. If you have 'asker's block' on any day, please ask your friends, colleagues or family for ideas.

  3. If you really can't think of any "Stupid Question" at all, try posting a solution or answer to any of the posted questions.

  4. Please do not to post questions or solutions which are offensive or inflammatory!

  5. For more ideas, go to: http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/invent/asqm/

What was heartening was the better-than-expected rate of growth in terms of membership. This Cause now has 54 members (after 10 days of existence), and what's better is that most of the members are outside of my own circle of friends in my Facebook.

What I hope to see growing is the number of Stupid Questions submitted. Here are some of the Stupid Questions posted by members so far:

  • What if you can create a 100% 3D marine theme park and interact with 3D dolphins without capturing and imprisoning real animals?


  • How can you create a personalized pool whereby you can adjust the pool temperature and change the surrounding environment to onsen, wakiki etc according to your mood?

  • What if a library is on or in the water?

  • What if we play soccer on water?

  • What if my business name cards are like fortune cookies?

  • What if my office is like home?

  • How do I get slimmer & healthier without exercising?

  • What if a electric fan can generate more energy then the amount required to turn it on by the rotational speed of its propeller?

If you are keen to join this Cause or to find out more, go to: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/210696/44690774?m=cc366e79



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