After asking the question, why are people still unable to controll themselves.?

Question

Yesterday I asked a question. It referred to the fact that everyone seems to be compelled to judge everbody else, or force unsolicited opinions on others when frankly, they should learn to just shut their mouths, and mind thier own business.
When I read the answers I recieved, I realized how apparently difficult my question actually was. For instance some of the answers were, I felt, pretty much on the nose. Others made a respectible attempt to answer, however a couple of the answers absolutely missed the point, and either didn't understand the question, or were simply trying to be smartasses. One person said in a nutshell," thats the way things are, and I'd better get use to it". Then another told me basically to "stop worrying so much about what other people think, and worry more about myself". With answers such as these, I'm afraid my question can have lots of answers, but NO SOLUTIONS. To bad! I have to ask, Why, when asked the very question, are people so obtrusive.

Answer 1

Haven't you met people who are just like that in person? And with the relative anonymity of the internet, people are even more likely to spew even more of the same, with no repercussions.

And why not? Free speech is encouraged, and oh, Yahoo gives you incredibly meaningful points for it too, so why not go for it, especially if you:

(A) don't really understand the question and certainly don't have the solution;

(B) are 11 and don't know much and are just trying to fit in;

(C) are an adult and think you know everything.

;)

Answer 2

Your first mistake is that you are coming to a forum like this and expecting everyone to be considerate, thoughtful, respectful, and helpful to others. I'm sure you are like this and come here with these motives, but Websites like these attract ALL kinds of people...and I'm not just talking diversity...hang around here or any other public Website open to almost everyone, and you will get your share of angry, prejudiced, cruel, dishonest, and spiteful people who get a kick out of NOT keeping their mouths shut!!

So, why are people so obtrusive? Sorry if this isn't profound enough for you, but it's because many people are this way, they like to express themselves here, and there is no law that says they can't act like this if they want to.

If you REALLY feel like people are way out of line and are belligerent & hateful to the point you are offended or even afraid, you can report such people to the Yahoo! "police" so to speak, who will at least warn them their comments were inappropriate.

But in general, your experience with the answers are quite common - you have to expect some answers to miss the point, or try to make a joke out of it, or to be useless to you. This isn't a classroom or gathering of diplomats. Just separate the wheat from the chaff - ignore the answers that don't work, appreciate the ones that do, don't take anything too personally, and finally, just be glad that you tried to make people think and that many of them took the time to respond - after all, would you rather have the whole world ignore your question altogether?

Answer 3

In this forum, you're likely to get a lot of smart-alec answers. If you are serious about your question, you'll need to ignore them - sift the chaff, so to speak. Don't be upset with crazy answers either, it may be that someone is just trying to get you to laugh in order to get points.

I think you need to re-read their answers. I was curious, so I checked the question you asked yesterday. There are a couple of good answers there, especially the one with the example about the child running into the street.

Some people feel they have all the answers, whether you agree or even want the answer they give. Most seem to be self righteous and indignant that you can't see the answer for yourself.

Be a smart filter. And have fun with it when you can!

Answer 4

Maybe you weren't specific enough in your wording. Or perhaps people misread it. Now as far as judging others, I think it's a natural tendency, but there are some people who are able to keep opinions and judgments to themselves while others are not. My guess would be that those who can keep it to themselves are secure in who they are and those that can't aren't secure in themselves. Just a little armchair psychology.

Answer 5

I missed your question, can I help You?
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Answer 6

B!tch b!tch b!tch b!tch b!tch.
Sorry we don't measure up to your expectations.
Not every answer is the right answer.
Pick the one you like.
Disregard the rest.
Quit your b!tchin"