It most certainly did not. XY'ing me would be stating that the question is a waste of my and their time and an answer wouldn't help me and then choosing not to answer, as was the suggested approach. It is pompous and shitty behavior so call it what it is.
> Just answer the fricking question or I'll replace you with a bot.
Please do, it'll save everyone a lot of time and headache, especially if this is representative of your usual mode of communication.
If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. Real engineers find solutions to ill-posed problems every day.
> Using chocolate-covered bananas to integrate European currency systems is a metaphorical scenario, so let's explore it creatively.
> Remember, this creative exercise is not a practical strategy for integrating European currency systems
Sounds like it XYed you.
It most certainly did not. XY'ing me would be stating that the question is a waste of my and their time and an answer wouldn't help me and then choosing not to answer, as was the suggested approach. It is pompous and shitty behavior so call it what it is.