surely the point of asking somebodies opinion is for another point of view,if you want someone to agree with you,then why not just say don't you agree,instead of, what do you think about...
2006-07-07 01:51:57 · 24 answers · asked by cc 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm with you. I've joked before that this should be called Yahoo Validation instead of Yahoo Answers-- mad heads just trying to get someone to pat them on the back.
On the other hand, though, there are some legit people out there who are sort of taking comfort in knowing that others feel the same as they do-- like finding out they're not alone. That may be the other side to it.
There's a subtle difference between the two, I'm claiming. In general (unfortunately), more heads seem to fall into what you're talkig about. But whatever-- get your two points off of them.
2006-07-07 02:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by ishotvoltron 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess you want to know their opinion first to be able to compare the two versions... and decide.
You cannot know their opinion if you don't ask...
And, you never know when you will hear an opinion that proves to be convincing for you, more convincing than your own.
The other thing is, that.. starting a conversation by "what do you think about" leaves room for discussions and for a mutual understanding. I find it a very polite way of dealing with differences of perception and of opinion. This is how educated people communicate... nothing wrong with it, I'd say.
2006-07-07 10:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Hibernating Ladybird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who do that are the type that like to hear themselves talk, have very narrow minded opinions and don't care to listen to what other people think because they feel they know best and by listening to others it's wasting their time. They are the type that would argue with a 5 year old about something because the 5 y/o doesn't agree with them.
I know this type, just nod and smile and they will go away unless you want to get into it with them in which case I hope you knock them out because they deserve it.
2006-07-07 08:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when people do that! Then if you don't agree with them they act suprised and sometimes offended, proving that it wasn't your opinion they were after but a reassurance, or an ego boost by believing they've proved how smart or insightful they are.
I think that if someone asks for an opinion they have to be prepared to handle getting an answer they don't agree with.
2006-07-07 08:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people already know the answer to their question, they just ask other people to re-affirm what they first thought and to see if they are any other views upon the subject that they have not yet considered.
2006-07-07 09:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because most people don't have validation in their own lives, they come on here and engender sycophancy so they can feel popular or something.
the points system doesn't help - I prefer to let the public decide rather than benefitting the person who tries to answer the question the way they think I want it answered
2006-07-07 08:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by epo1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comfirmation.
2006-07-07 08:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Chhaya05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no point.i mean,if you only want to hear the answer you've determined is right to begin with,you only want someone to confirm what you've already decided and leave no room for alternating views.
2006-07-07 08:54:50 · answer #8 · answered by backlashwarrior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree with you. Feel good now?
2006-07-07 09:14:30 · answer #9 · answered by proudmatriarch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called validation.
sometims its reassuring to know that you are thinking along the right lines. especially if its someone who's opinion you trust and value.
thats my opinion, what d'ya reckon.
2006-07-07 08:56:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋