[andybak]

> It's disrespectful

How do you respectful tell someone you think they are mistaken? I'd rather not be pussyfooted around by someone if I'm in the role of "person who has asked a question based on a faulty assumption". Don't be rude but don't avoid trying to answer truthfully to the best of your ability.

[bill_mon]

> How do you respectful tell someone you think they are mistaken?

How about "you're mistaken"?

The problem is with "You don't know what you're talking about, but I do, so let me answer your real question".

[andybak]

The wording used was "You’re asking the wrong question” not "You don't know what you're talking about".

I find that perfectly fine. It was slightly disingenuous to reword it.