Why do you bother to respond to any of the questions on line here in Yahoo Answers?
2006-06-21 10:27:03 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
some of them, like this one...stimulate me to think why....
i think i like this form of communication.
no arguments that tear small groups apart...
less message board, tasteless, no information shared, no knowledge gained....no stop and think..{i digress} mentality.....message boards used to be better...
this is less personal in appearance, and yet more personal...deep...information is shared...
{if you can read between the bull@#&@}
thanks for good questions...
i won't even answer the other
2006-06-21 12:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by sparkalittlefire 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I am addicted, I love being able to tell someone what I think, and you can get away with it here, I don't mean putting people down, its a way to offer advice or an opinion, and I have learned a lot from other peoples answers, I think that we all can learn from one another in some way, sometimes I feel bad that people don't take the asker more serious.
2006-06-21 10:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to help ppl if I can, whether it's here or somewhere else. So normally I answer stuff about ppl's personal problems or questions that respectfully ask for opinions on religious or philosophical or psychological matters. This is because I don't know a heck of a lot of facts to share. :P
2006-06-21 11:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by onyxflame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that maybe my opinion/wisdom will shed some light on someones dilemma or shortsightedness. It also gives me the impression that I'm actually maybe helping someone. I could also think I'm really smart and that I know everything and am in the position to give people guidance in their lives. I think it is a 80/20 split of that and the former :). I'm also at work and profusely bored.
2006-06-21 10:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mac J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I answer if the question intrigues me ... or, if I actually know the answer. Typically, I answer in paragraphs, not in a few words, and also try to provide a place where the ask-er can continue with research. I skip over most questions where someone is trying to get something inexpensively or "free" - or - if their question appears to be from a drunken/drugged-out visit to Answers.com.
What motivates you to answer???
2006-06-21 10:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by Manyfeather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I think I might be able to help.
If I think I can bring a different perspective.
If I think it's a meaningful question.
If I think of a smartass answer.
If the question is funny.
Different motivations for different questions... usually.
For this question, I only had to make it to number 3.
2006-06-21 10:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by blueowlboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I work and live at Days Inn and I get asked all kinds of crazy questions and it makes me feel at home to answer them plus I have no life I hope this answer's your question now I'm wondering why you are wanting to know?
2006-06-21 10:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by yahoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Responding to all this questions helps me understand things better.
To answer I have to question myself, and this gives me more clarity in my own thoughts.
The carving for knowledge can be a vice.
2006-06-21 10:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by Aritmentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At times it just entertains me and others are logical questions that I have an answer for. This question though was based mostly on how it was worded.
2006-06-21 10:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by Mad Reverend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like to give my 2cents
questions here are more diverse than a typical day could ever be
it helps for if i hav the same Q in life
im sarcastic an i cant help myself with dumb Q's
2006-06-21 11:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋