About the site
Q: What is this site? — A: A website.
Q: That's not an answer. — A: That's not a question.
Q: Who is it for? — A: Me. You are welcome to it.
Q: How often is it updated? — A: Whenever I remember that it exists. Don't expect more.
Q: Is there a newsletter? — A: Nobody wants that.
Q: Is this a blog? — A: It has a journal. The distinction matters to me.
Q: Why does this site not want anything from me? — A: Why, do you have something good?
The Oracle
Q: Is the Oracle real? — A: The Oracle is as real as you need it to be.
Q: That's a dodge. — A: The Oracle taught me that.
Q: Can the Oracle answer a question that isn't yes-or-no? — A: It can't really answer one that is, so.
Q: The Oracle told me to go outside. Should I? — A: As the Oracle would say, you know the answer.
Q: Is the wisdom generator the same as the Oracle? — A: No. One is consulted. The other is dispensed. Please don't confuse them in front of it.
Q: Where does the wisdom come from? — A: The wisdom store.
Q: Some of the wisdom contradicts other wisdom. — A: Yes.
The Judgments and the Court
Q: What scale are these rated on? — A: Ten.
Q: Two entries are rated eight billion. — A: Correct.
Q: One is rated negative one million. — A: Also correct. Move on.
Q: Can I appeal a ranking? — A: No. There is, however, a court in which you can appeal.
Q: Do appeals ever succeed? — A: I've been known to change my mind.
Q: I wanted to appeal the dogs and it wouldn't let me. — A: Correct.
Q: Why not? — A: Some rankings are not up for discussion, they are a matter of objective truth.
Q: Can I suggest something to be rated? — A: Yes, one line, no argument. The argument is what the court is for, and the court only hears things already judged.
Q: What if I submit the same thing twice? — A: It waits its turn once.
Q: How long until my submission is judged? — A: It will be judged whenever it is judged.
The goose
Q: There was a goose. — A: Was there?
Q: Where did the goose go? — A: The basement.
Q: What basement? — A: —
Q: I caught the goose. Does anything happen? — A: Something happened. It happened where he came from, and only for you.
Q: Can I see the goose again? — A: Unfortunately, if you are around long enough, you will.
Q: Is there a faster way? — A: Yes.
Q: What is it? — A: No.
Technical, sort of
Q: Is there a dark mode? — A: Yes. You're welcome.
Q: Do you track me? — A: No.
Escalating / fourth wall
Q: Did anyone actually ask these? — A: No.
Q: No one? — A: Well, I did.
Q: That's bleak. — A: That's not a question.