The first one is not really a dumb question. They may have setup their .ssh/config so that the user is automatically taken from that file and password being rejected may simply be due to some other reasons (such as disabling password based login at the server). This is why people should not assume something or make a judgment.
The second question is more because of a misunderstanding about the particular platform. These type of lead-in questions are common in tech support and even many forums where they expect someone will get back to them with more specific questions (they may not have an idea what sort of information will be relevant). A simple comment clarifying this will not only prevent confusion due to arbitrarily closing the question but will help them make a better question.
The second question is more because of a misunderstanding about the particular platform. These type of lead-in questions are common in tech support and even many forums where they expect someone will get back to them with more specific questions (they may not have an idea what sort of information will be relevant). A simple comment clarifying this will not only prevent confusion due to arbitrarily closing the question but will help them make a better question.