But for me to know that it should be in c/meta I would've had to already figure out that it was a default setting applied site-wide, which we've already established I'm too stupid for.
The main thing that establishes you as stupid is that your first choice was to think it was a conspiracy, and not only ask there first but also attempt to justify it with made up reasoning.
But you're just as dumb as I am if you think there are no bot farms on this site.
I don't. I'm referring to this specific situation.
Be smarter next time. Actually do the research before thinking something is some big conspiracy
Asking the people why there are cats is a great way to do it! On the c/meta site, you have a perfect place to ask questions about the site.
Insinuating off the bat that it's a conspiracy where a bunch of users are connected via bot farm is what is stupid.
The main thing that establishes you as stupid is that your first choice was to think it was a conspiracy, and not only ask there first but also attempt to justify it with made up reasoning.
I don't. I'm referring to this specific situation.