For what purpose(s) do you answer other people's questions online ?

Question

Q1:
Why do you take your time to answer other people's questions online using Yahoo Answers ?

Q2:
How many answers have you supplied ?

I didn't see an appropriate place to post these questions which is why they ended up here in this section.

Answer 1

I just answer them to pass time.

Answer 2

Q1: To share information I have either experienced or researched.
Q2: Check my profile. I'm not sure.

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I really enjoy this format because it does not require me to join a group on a particular topic. I am not subject to some power-hungry moderator's "rules" and I can answer questions without stepping on anyone else's ego. I can go to any category I choose and I don't have to deal with getting emotionally involved with people (the way it's expected in a private group setting). I also think it's nice that people have the opportunity to ask questions they might not otherwise ask or research on their own. I also read many of the questions just to get an idea of what's on people's minds these days.

Answer 3

I am bored for one and the "smartfilters" on my work computer don't allow me to access sites where I feel I can better spend my time, and if I can answer a question that will help someone that's always a plus. I have supplied approximately 400-something answers to date and have been a Yahoo! Answerer for a little over 1 month.

How about you?

Answer 4

I take the time to answer other people's questions because I like to help out if I can. Other questions are relatively for fun or just poll type questions so I basically just put my 2 cents in.

With this question I have supplied 4,727 answers according to my profile.

Answer 5

1. at first i was curious of how this works and wanted to earn som points. But then I realized the points are useless and good for nothing, i just answer for fun, sometimes I just surf around looking for some challenging, interesting, or funny questions. And some of the time, I take my time to write a long, long answer hoping to help out whoever posts it, too.

2. i thought u could see people's points when they post something? 682

Answer 6

Q1. Because it's interesting to see what people want to know about. I only answer the ones that look interesting or funny.

Q2. I don't know how many answers I have given.

Answer 7

Because it's fun, and I am interested in the human condition. I like to see other people's responses, their humor, their sarcasm, indifference, and prejudice. It's fascinating. I also am looking for current trends and this is a good place to be. I guess I've supplied a couple hundred answers or more...

Answer 8

I like to answer questions in the Computers & Internet section myself. I work in that field and know alot about it and like helping people if they are in a stuck situation.

I've answered hundreds of questions. Some have answered thousands.

Answer 9

#1 I want to help other people with
A. My opinion,
B. Personal Experience
or
C. To Share the Gospel of Jesus.
Check my profile for the #of answers

Answer 10

I answer questions because i love to answer questions, its summer, i have nothing better to do with my time, unless you have any suggestions, and I don't know how many questions I have answered, but i really want the points for level two!!

Answer 11

beside the fact tht it's summer n there's nothing much to be done... i answer usually hoping to help the one asked.. maybe if i ever posted a ques, someone would answer me and help me (treat ppl the way u wanna be treated.. or something like tht)
havent done much answering really.