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They didn't make a point, they asked a question. Sometimes people do still ask questions because they're interested in the answer.

It was clearly rhetorical

Even if it were, which I disagree, treating it was though it were a plain sincere question instead of rhetorical would lead to better discussions.

Yeah I was a bit snarky, my bad. I was also genuinely curious though, as it did seem like an odd question that probably had a point behind it.