Doesn't it seem as though some people on this site are not actually wanting answers to their questions, but...

Question

affirmations from total strangers for their own beliefs?

Wow! You're right! I am doing the same thing, aren't I? Existential crisis!

Answer 1

Yes. I affirm your beliefs.

Answer 2

There are some of those affirmation types. I've noticed some others:
- Confused, question is vague and impossible to answer
- Wiseguy, asks silly questions
- Provocateur, asks inflammatory questions
- Straight shooter, wants a specific answer
- Curious, testing the waters

Not all are looking for affirmation of their beliefs, but perhaps affirmation of themselves as worthwhile human beings (worth others answering their questions).

I find the people who answer the questions more interesting. Usually most of the answers are short, thoughtless and immature. I judge that these are young people who are looking for some kind of affirmation. Other, longer and more thoughtful or informed answers come from older people with more life experiences or very specific information gained from experience.

But, overall, I wonder what the creators of this website are hoping to gain or to prove. And, what is their revenue model? They're probably still scratching their heads about that one.

Answer 3

U 2?

Answer 4

I think you're probably right but I also think some people are doing a little searching for themselves. This is an avenue where they can ask whatever they want to, anonymously and either use it for good or not. Sometimes answers from strangers are the best because they're more honest I think.

Answer 5

While I am actually affirming your answer...your question is right on target. When I first started coming to this site, I was needing specific answers to obscure questions. It was easy to find expert opinions. Now, it is like the questionaire they might use for the Jerry Springer show. Your question is more truthful that we all may realize.

Answer 6

I'm sure some do, but for every person like that, there are people who are also willing to challenge their own conceptions and learn about others. I'd like to fit myself in that category, but I'm sure even I at times post questions simply for affirmation. We're probably all guilty of this at times.

Answer 7

Yes, how did you guess?

As for me, all I want to do is deliver sermons. I have delivered so many sermons that people have gotten tired of them, and don't even bother to read them anymore.
It gets pretty discouraging.
I'm a holier-than-thou type sermon deliverer, and I don't have to tell you the most depressing thing is when people get tired of reading my stuff.
Maybe I can go downstairs and yell at my wife. I need something to lift my spirits.

Answer 8

Yes people ask questions because they do want answers. I honestly believe if someone didn't want an answer to their question they wouldn't bother posting it and risk insults and injury's by others. I really don't believe everyone is that cold and callus that they would just accept what they wanted to hear. Sometimes the best balm is what you don't want to hear.

Answer 9

That's of course true. Another reason we ask questions is to make people think...to challenge them to move beyond what they think they know into the realm of actually learning something.

Too many people think they know everything, which is why there is more fighting, stereotyping and mudslinging and less dialogue and understanding between groups, no matter how you divide us.

Answer 10

True. Many are also looking for a place to show off their "intellect" and their sense of humor (often warped), and trying to shock believers by obscenity and blasphemy.

You can only pray for them.