Math problem that is driving the Internet crazy

[GrandizerII]

Its not a math problem at all, its very simple 3rd graders math.
The real problem is that the equation is presented in an ambigious way. We have math symbols for a reason.

If the originator would have bothered to specify the problem, it wouldnt be a problem at all.

#1 8/(2*(2+2))=1
#2 8/2*(2+2)=16

Now, what was the original problem? #1 or #2?

You may have a point actually.

For me, when it comes to questions like this, my rule of thumb is to never assume that which is not explicitly shown or is not assumed by convention. Sort of like the maths version of the principles of parsimony. As such, #1 would be an incorrect "rephrasing" of the original question as it assumes extra parentheses that aren't in the original.