just look at some of the questions i've asked and look at the responses. you'll see.
2006-07-05 23:17:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
i know exactly what you mean, i ask stupid questions, using 5 different accounts and ids, and some people take my stupid questions very seriously.
thankfully, i also get a lot of funny respones too.
its good to have a laugh, is it not?
2006-07-05 23:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because there are people who *ask* stupid questions seriously.
Just look at all the questions about whether the moon landings were faked, or "If man evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?" ... or "why do liberals hate America?" These are genuinely stupid questions.
So many times I have thought, "Nah ... that question is so stupid it must be bogus." But then found out I was wrong ... the asker really did mean it.
So after a while, it gets hard to tell the difference between the bogus stupid questions, and the real stupid questions. That's why.
2006-07-06 09:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desiderata: "even the dull and the ignorant they too have their story".
It is experience that teaches us well; articulation is not the precedence of intelligence. In the weakness of the questions and in some cases, the answers, one could find the links that explain the nature of human incapacity, and the answers that empower our quest for advancement. The understanding of human inability is the inspiration behind the work of advancing human divinity. This is the basis of computer technology!
Did you know that Einstein asked himself the question why buildings look short and wide when you watch them on a fast train to figure out the theory of relativity?
In retrospect:
Man, "you have been weighed and measured; and found to be wanting." It doesn't matter. What matters is the insight provided to your readers- that, arrogance is the corrupter of development. It is a pity that you pay back your readers' sincerity with selfish need for vanity.
Nah! You're just kidding. Thanks for making an opportunity for us to grow.
2006-07-06 08:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by Vince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By answering your stupid question seriously they can make themselves feel intelligent. At least that's my theory and one of the biggest factors I can see coming into play.
They look at that question and think wow, I'm surprised anyone could ask such a stupid question, I have to help them understand how stupid that idea is and explain and make them change their opinion.
2006-07-06 06:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by lovely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the great human thing called ''jumping to conclusions''. People dont even take the time to engage their brain b4 they open their mouths.
2006-07-06 11:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by mysterio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it because I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
2006-07-06 06:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Fox Paws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they want the 2 pts.
2006-07-06 06:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by unc95kelly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
biased people who follows the crowd when insults come. notice when 1 insult come in your answer for your questions it is followed by more.
2006-07-06 11:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by INOTFRIEND 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of ur question were stupid!!!! what do u think the answers might be!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-06 06:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by ♀guardian of angels♀ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you post it. we answer. that's the name of the game, right?
2006-07-06 20:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by ScottyJae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋