somewhat humorous way? ?
2006-08-14 23:44:05 · 28 answers · asked by Dan 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
if the answer is deliberately malicious then yes, if it is a little harmless fun then no...surely people expect some people to answer commically and not serious all the time, as long as you are not insensitive...
2006-08-14 23:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Belizabeth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's hard to tell whether a question is serious or not. I answered one the other day in what I hoped was a humorous way because I didn't think it was serious, but when I looked at the answers later I realised it had been! I felt really bad. Then other times, I've written a serious answer and found the 'best answer' awarded to a really silly reply! You just can't always tell. I wouldn't want to give offence, though - sorry if I have, guys!
2006-08-15 06:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it is your interpretation of the answer that causes offence, rather than the intention.
Any answer is positive. Some answers are informtive, some are funny, some are offensive, and some respond to the question.
I would think it is largely something that most people grow out of when they learn that it is their child is responding to a parent in a "jerk" like manner. An adult response is required, regardless of whether the questioner is really asking something else.
Sometimes a parental response to the question from a child can help that child remain a child, but treat a child as an adult and that child will behave in an adult like manner.
2006-08-15 06:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... ...its not 'dishonest shallow and wicked' to answer a serious question in a stupid irrelevant slightly annoying yet somewhat humorous way, unless you know it is a stupid irrelevent slightly annoying yet somewhat humorous answer, and you know the answer has made you feel 'dishonest shallow and wicked'.
2006-08-15 07:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by Crimsonite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends: the litmus test is how many people respond positively to your question as against how many bend you out of shape. If you ask an intelligent question intelligently, chances are that people will either respond intelligently or they will pass. Most people, even if they do not agree with your hypothesis, if your presentation is logical and well stated, they will respect that. This is an educational exercise, that is why only 2 points are allocated for answering a question. You can't eat the points or redeem them--simply, clean, healthy, no-stress fun.
Boaz.
2006-08-15 06:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones who completely miss the joke and answer seriously make me laugh just as much. But it's a different kind of laugh. They can't be compared, really. Like peanut butter and vegemite. Which, curiously enough, go quite well together.
2006-08-15 06:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like adding humor to my responses, but only when the right opportunity presents itself. If someone is asking about a serious ailment they might have, then it isn't the best idea to be snarky. But dumb questions, have a field day!
2006-08-15 06:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by EvilFairies 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm OK with it if it makes the asker feel a bit better, eg if they're obviously upset about something, a light hearted comment may sheer them up. However I don't like the derogatory statements that just hurt people.
2006-08-15 06:51:36 · answer #8 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody thought I was just being sarcastic with my questions,and in some cases I was.But the answerer's I got changed my way of thinking.
Ask away.
2006-08-15 10:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by pops 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not dishonest just fun, hey ppl dont like you but if you get enjoyment keep going 'sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but ften the most effective' just have a point at the end of it
2006-08-15 06:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by Dead2TheWind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋