When someone does something absolutely stupid and something that you’d think “man, he/she has got to be real dumb!”…
Do you
Refrain from saying anything.
Let them know they are stupid.
Look into your real lives to answer this question in the event that your online persona is totally different 
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I would usually refrain from saying anything if they had realised themselves how stupid it was, and have a laugh.
If they hadnt realised, depending on who they were, I would let them know.
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It depends on the severity of the stupidity, some times I just refrain and sometimes I just give them my opinion. But if a person has a habit of doing that stupidity, I will always refrain.
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Depnds on my mood. If Im feeling kinda serious then I would avoid saying anything. But in fun mood, I tend to think less.
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^^ You must be in a fun mood all the time :D
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Depends on how much it affects my home and job and how much I like them.
If I like them and they are an adult and doing something stupid, I kinda approach it as a joke like "Hey, you know this will bite you in the a$$ if you keep doing this."
But if it is something that is personal to them and they did not ask for my help or advice, no matter how much I like them, I stay silent (it's not my place until they ask).
If it affects my home or job, yeah, in a sec I will open my mouth no matter if I like them or not. And I tend to be very confrontational if something threatens family or job.
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i try not to say anything (coz its useless , mostly)
but well, i might say something depending on the relationship with other person
by the way i was like itching to open a thread about something here .....but i'm trying hard to control coz i can forsee the end result
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never point it out.
i just nod away.
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Afia, I so totally agree!
It really depends, I can take most anything. But pick on my babies and watch out.
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Come on PCG, what I said was not that bad that you go around opening threads calling me stupid. My feelings are hurt. 
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^ 
You people wish.
Nope. Read my journal and you’ll see. Some chic wants to collect money to replace the amount of money that another chic lost cuz she left her purse with 500 bucks in a car which subsequently got vandalized. In the name of Islam.
I thought it was a bloody immature move, so I let them know. Its a big mess now.
urgh. I need to learn to keep my mouth SHUT.
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I knew the thread starter was PCG 
There is something in the arrogant nature of the title that suggested that it was her 
It’s not stupid, but vile to misuse the name of religion to extort money. I look down upon such people
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see that’s the thing. I dont think they’re trying to extort money. I just dont think they realize that its a dumb idea. They’re all emotional becuz this girl took a major financial hit (she rented out the car as well ), and they’re all trying to be supportive, especially since she just converted. So they think I’ll chase the girl away I guess.
Lekin phir bhi!
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Well, in that case, it's totally upto you. If you got surplus dough just give it to the girl. A good deed won't hurt you. Of course, she would return the money at some point of time.
But then if you are broke yourself, go post a note on some other chic's journal on GS and play the religion card. Now you know how. :D
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If they are my friends or i know them enough, i usually tell them but also depending on the level of stupidy. we all do/say stupid things sometimes so i dont take it that seriously. Just tell the person straight.
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Hey PCG - I had to learn (and still am) that presentation is everything. At times I forget, get blunt, then I get attitudes and wonder "HUH? what did I do?" I can see you just coming out and saying "WHAT? Where on earth did you get such a lamebrained idea to use religion as a reason to guilt people into giving money??" lol
There is a method I call a "stroke and slap". First stroke the ego, then slap them with the critique. Hey, I think it is really nice that you want to help so-and-so but don't you think that religion yada yada.... For the most part it seems to work. My husband taught me this :) He used it on me and then I started noticing that pattern.
Myself, I appreciate people who are blunt and tell it like it is. Saves time in the long run :)
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I would rather not say anything.
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I think if someone is a friend, you want to save them from their own mistakes. If they don't have the ability to objectively reason out their own actions then it's a friend's responsibility to help them out. I agree with Minah-pa that the 'stroke and slap' method can be very effective in preventing someone's ego from being bruised. Friends often are more willing to listen if they know that you respect them but care enough to say something. I would definitely say something without hesitation if the person is anything more than an aquaintance.