already believed before they asked the question?
2006-08-16 02:25:21 · 17 answers · asked by tom d 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There were some interesting answers here: personal validation, merely seeking opinions for the sake of entertainment, Yahoo Answers is a game. One person wrote that he was only seekiing opinions as he carefully researched his questions beforehand, but implied he could be persuaded to alter his opinion if confronted with a convincing argument.
With regard to the personal validation issue-- doesn't it seem strange to bolster one's sense of self worth by posting rhetorical questions on the internet? And yes, I'm aware that that was a rhetorical question. While the Socratic method is used by teachers in an attempt to provoke thought in their students, in my naive'te, I thought, get this... you're gonna laugh (especially you 420girl), that the primary purpose in asking a question was to ACTUALLY LEARN SOMETHING YOU DIDN'T KNOW! That's a hoot, isn't it?
2006-08-16 06:59:46 · update #1
1) They need validation
2) They didn't really want an answer, just some opinions for their entertainment.
2006-08-16 02:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by TeeDawg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard to give best answer to someone who doesn't agree with you. I know that when I ask a question I'm usually looking for an opinion as I have the facts well researched already.
Anybody who disagrees with my conclusion would have to provide very convincing evidence.
2006-08-16 02:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of stupid question is that? Because they think that is the BEST ANSWER. Would you pick a best answer that you disagree with? Would you pick an answer that only complains about what your not doing when they dont even have all the details? I don't and won't! Oh well I guess your just mad because you cant bring people around to your way of thinking! Hilarious! lol
2006-08-16 04:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by 420girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll be sorry! I ask almost the same question before and most of the answers were crap. People want to supported in what they think is right.
2006-08-16 02:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jack S. Buy more ammo! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just human nature to choose validation of what we already believe or want to hear over answers that are contradictory to our own ideas.
2006-08-16 02:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by toastposties 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do it because thats what this site is for.......And the average person is going to award the points to someone that agrees with their point of view, they always will, its the way it goes.
2006-08-16 02:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to take 3 points
2006-08-16 02:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by spicy little noja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it really matter?
Its Questions and answers....
Best Wishes
Tonya
2006-08-16 02:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause it lets them reaffirm themselves and feel they were always right to begin with.
2006-08-16 02:31:04 · answer #9 · answered by Ping898 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
jsut for the sake of doing it
2006-08-16 02:37:02 · answer #10 · answered by pumpkinism 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋