I hate it how whenever you ask a question on Yahoo!Answers that might pertain to something some people find offensive, they jump down your throat. Does this bother you? Why do some people do this?
2006-07-13 21:19:51 · 18 answers · asked by Liadan 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Unfortunately, I totally understand what you mean...recently I answered a question and one of the other members jumped down my throat simply because she didn't agree with what I had to say. I admit everyone is entitled to an opinion,and the fact that the first amendment states we have freedom of speech, but this does not entitle anyone to force their opinions on others. I think it is OK to stay an opinion, but to get so boldly offensive and insist that one's own opinion is the supreme answer/statement is not right. I don't force my beliefs on you and you should not force them on me, note that this is very different from me stating an opinion that you may or may not agree with.
I think some people feel so strongly towards one way or the other that they aren't able to open themselves to other points of views and opinions, thus, causing them to jump down people's throats trying to convince them otherwise. I have to admit it is very rude and annoying when people do this, but it does happen and the only thing I can say is... keep in mind everyone is entitled to their own opinion, some people may agree with your opinion and some may not agree, but regardless of that one cannot force their opinions on others and then continue to live in such a democracy where the first amendment gives its people the freedom of speech.
Also, another thing to keep in mind is that on the internet it is harder to interpret exactly what the question or answer is saying unless it is very thorough...and not many people are clear, concise and thorough in regards to asking or answering a question. This can confuse the read and sometimes cause them to take offense, and reply rudely. Yet, keep in mind everyone has the choice to answer or not to answer the question being asked. So, I don't seem to understand why people get so ruffled up when they answer a question they don't like, or feel extremely strongly about...but whatever the reason is they should keep in mind that everyone is entitled to an opinion, regardless of if they like it or not.
2006-07-13 21:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by monavyas15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you have answered your own question, if and when you offend someone they tend to react in the way you described. Some people could learn just to ignore the questions that they find offensive, but they don't. When you word a question that you believe will offend some, say that in your question like " If you believe in god don't answer this question" or some such warning.
2006-07-14 04:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offensive? Your ? is offensive. How dare you even ask a question that involes that. Are you just some sicko, into making people think about their ?'s and how it may offend one or three thousand people that only 4 or 5 people who are offended may answer? Arer you just asking this ? to play some kind of internet mind game? It's SICK!
2006-07-14 04:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people get upset when they are caught off guard by the question. If you mislead people into the question, that also means younger kids are possibly viewing content they shouldn't be. If you put in the subject line that it's offensive, then people know they are about to view something offensive.
2006-07-14 04:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, anyone is free to answer anything so i think that some people see opportunities to express thier opinions and thus jump at the chance. i haven't had it really happen to me but i see it alot and ur right, its not so nice. so it bothers me a bit when people find it so nessesary to preach thier beliefs even when its not appropriate or sensative. but in some ways, i think it makes yahoo!answers what it is. a huge, massive, free-for-all with opinions and suggestions and debates flying all over the place :)
2006-07-14 04:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by shutterbug27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuz people are dumb i'm in the military and belive firmly in freedom of speach there are things that are said i dont like but oh well its freedom you should not be afraid to speek your mind and they also have nothing better to do than jump down ur throat
so speak your mind
2006-07-14 04:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah and then they report you cuz they are offended because you state or opinion on an issue and want to know other peoples opinions too. Its like hello you dont have to answer my question if you dont like it....so it bugs. Ur right, i think its merely to get attention though
2006-07-14 04:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Single Cutie♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low IQ ie they can't seperate there opinion from there thoughts
it does bother me a little but i like annoying people like this too se what reactions i can make them have
2006-07-14 04:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by woot!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its sefishness and total extrovert life,since most of the people prefer to live with the company of their mind,so they don't feel that they r hurting others by their deeds
2006-07-14 04:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are people who find enjoyment in doing those things. Just ignore them. They are just not worth being think about. :)
2006-07-14 04:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by Jo Ann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋