Is it just me or does getting best answer seem random to you too?

Question

I sometime put a lot of thought into answering questions and it seems that a stupid answer gets picked. When I give a flip or joke answer or put a minimal thought into it, it is as likely to get voted best. Is it worth the effort to do all that typing?

Answer 1

I agree. WHat is the point of answering questions with thoughtful answers if the asker just picks some random one as the best answer. What I really hate is when the asker doesnt even pick a best answer. what is the point of asking a question if you dont care about the answers. i want to know if my info helped and to me, them picking my answer shows that it helped. you just keeping answering the questions to the best of your ability and know that you gave the best answer even if it wasnt recognized

Answer 2

no. it's not random. people don't know how to choose crap from substance anymore. and mostly the best answers that they choose are already preconceived ideas of the asker. he/she just wants an affirmation from the answerer. something like an ego boost. well, there are still others that do follow a code. but mostly do it for preconceived judgement. like the other day, i answered a question regarding my zodiac sign. i mean, come on! what's the point in asking such a question. so i answered: "Leo rocks!". so off i went and got the best answer because the asker was also a leo. go figure.

Answer 3

Sometimes my silly answers get chosen as best, sometimes my thoughtful ones do (and most times, neither do). Just submit to the randomness, and don't worry about getting best answer. Just have fun.

Answer 4

I say just go with the flow...it's all about the intentions...sometimes we feel passionate about a subject and there are times when we just answer because something caught our eyes...just do what you can and don't be rude while you are wracking up points...because knowledge unshared is just useless information...also don't forget to have some fun along the way...

Answer 5

Dont think so coz i try to give not so long but accurate and helpful ans, then i notice a dumb 1 was chosen or 1 which is the same as mine

Answer 6

I think it will be okay to bring your hot dogs to the camping trip as long as you have enough ice to keep your coolers nice and chilly!

Answer 7

some questions i obviously have the best answer and i dont win ... i answer about 60 questions a day and I get about 1 best answer it stinks.............

Answer 8

maybe the answers are chosen if it suits them. if the answer really relates to there personalities they are most likely to be chosen. i think you think the same!!