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Skeptical Questioning

Comments that express doubt, challenge claims, or seek confirmation using rhetorical questions like 'Are you sure?' or 'Does it really?' in response to assertions in discussions.

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Sample Comments

krapp • Mar 5, 2025 • View on HN

Are you sure about that?

Dylan16807 • Jan 24, 2021 • View on HN

It's not? Why do you say that?

popey456963 • Feb 19, 2016 • View on HN

Wait, is this actually a thing?

ryanmcbride • Jul 30, 2024 • View on HN

yes, do you think it's not?

ChatGTP • May 19, 2023 • View on HN

Yes, is that some kind of problem?

Diederich • Apr 20, 2018 • View on HN

Yup, inquiring minds want to know.

packetlost • Mar 26, 2025 • View on HN

It... really isn't though?

markgavalda • Mar 31, 2015 • View on HN

Oh, it's not just me then?

marcosdumay • Nov 20, 2013 • View on HN

Is there? Are you sure about that?

Balgair • Apr 18, 2017 • View on HN

Oh, it's not just me then?