2006-07-28 10:51:08 · 19 answers · asked by Nate 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Keep in mind that I have nothing specifically against dumb questions... just wondering!
2006-07-28 10:59:17 · update #1
Nice answer spot!
2006-07-28 11:19:32 · update #2
Because there is no meaningful cost for asking questions. As a result, questions are wasted.
This tends to happen whenever a resource is free or is underpriced. For example, consider two restaurants. One has free refills, one doesn't. Assuming drink prices are the same, which do you think dispenses more soda? And where are you more likely to "waste" soda by leaving your glass half full?
Spam email is another example. It's free to send an email. As a result, lots of email is worthless spam.
If Yahoo charged $1.00 to ask question, you would see fewer questions, both dumb and not dumb. But the relative number of dumb questions would fall dramatically. A dollar doesn't buy much but I doubt you'd see many people spending one to as a dumb question.
But for now, questions are basically free. Although Yahoo has attempted to impose a cost by charging five "points" per question, this obviously isn't working. Five Yahoo! Question points obviously aren't worth much.
2006-07-28 11:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Spot! 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Dumb questions is what keep yahoo answers going. I get a kick out some of questions that I read, like yours.
2006-07-28 17:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People ask dumb questions because without it the whole forum would be quite dull. I do not know about you, but too much Philosophy can be quite depressing.
2006-07-28 18:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they ask questions that maybe mean something to them even though they may not mean anything to you. then again they may also be bored and looking to get a few laughs by what the answers will be.
then again they may not realize the question is stupid until after it is asked and processed. havent you ever asked a question and then thought oh my god that had to have been the stupidest thing i ever said?
2006-07-28 17:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by katie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you mean like u?? lol.. perhaps they just get bored and want a dumb answer!!!
or they just want people to know their opinions.. or perhaps though it may seem dumb to you it may be of a significant importance to the asker!! like this question is to you!!
besideds.. it's fun answering dumb questions.. cos it doesnt really matter what you rite!!
just enjoy it and stop complaining!! lol
2006-07-28 17:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz im just a kid that likes to play around on here and see the dumb morons that actually answer me.like earlier i poosted a question ''y does my toilet stay brown'' and it was in the dental health category.that was a joke but so far i have almost 20 answers and i git a kick outta readin wut some people have to say
2006-07-30 02:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anonymity. It brings out the moron in people.
Add in the fact that some people are really motivated by any kind of points sytem ... and you have people being "rewarded" for being idiots.
Marvelous system, huh? LOL
2006-07-28 17:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rob R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laziness? It's much easier to ask who like vanilla or chocolate or who like my avatar than to come up with a real question of substance.
2006-07-28 17:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am amazed at some of the question people post. It's utterly ridiculas. I just sit her and roll my eyes.
2006-07-28 17:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by Wanna-be-Dear-Abby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They lack information seeking skills and honestly know no better way of getting answers.
2006-07-28 17:55:00 · answer #10 · answered by Robyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋