See, you have just wasted 10 secs of your life reading and pondering over this.
2006-08-17 02:01:46 · 39 answers · asked by decaflatte2003 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Through helping other people with their questions, I am going through a 're-learning' process that reinforces my understanding of a particular issue. I also discover new perspectives by comparing notes with other Yahoo! users who attempted the same questions. Overall, I feel that what I gained is worth the 10 secs (or more) effort.
2006-08-17 02:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by wysely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because what makes life worth while is the interactions we make with each other. What use is there in having knowledge if we dont share it with others. I do get a sense of satisfaction in being able to help someone solve a problem or just look at a problem from a different perspective. Even if it is someone I dont know and will probable never meet. I am a computer repair technician. My job is to help others. I see this as an extension of my job I dont dedicate as much time to this as i do to my job but 10 to 20 minutes a day helping people solve their computer problems is not excessive to me. I am also a father of two beautiful daughters so giving advice on children also is a good thing for me. If I can help a new father or mother with a problem i was able to resolve I have just helped a child too.
2006-08-17 02:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by hardirish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be?
The same reason you are here asking about why we are here answering your question to us on Yahoo.
It will take you longer than 10 secs to ponder this..
2006-08-19 19:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better then going to porn sites or talking in a chat room to a pedophile. Most likely.And to answer your question why I answer other people's question on Yahoo is because I can't sleep, I don't feel good all the time and if I can help make someone Else's life better then mine then I have done something worth while.
2006-08-17 02:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by SecretUser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing as you are, wasted 10 secs of your life asking this question.
2006-08-17 03:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by firefly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some good questions and some good answers. Then there are the what were you thinking questions. I like to think that my experiences can help someone if I give a good answer. Also, makes the work day go faster.
2006-08-17 02:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by RayRay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole purpose of my being here IS to waste time. It fills the gaps between eating, drinking, sleeping and work nicely.
2006-08-17 02:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by hfmgr06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right now it helps me keep perspective on my own life. that I am not the only one with questions or having a hard time, with even silly things. and I like to feel like i am helping someone. you wasted at least that long asking the question.
2006-08-17 02:07:45 · answer #8 · answered by wag35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is wewasted time. Some people on her have real honest questions and If you or some else has the knowledge to help them why not. Isn't that what people are suppose to do is help each other.
2006-08-17 02:08:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i didnt have to ponder at all..lol..I like to help people in any way that i can and if i can answer someones question as long as its not a stupid question i will.
2006-08-17 02:15:01 · answer #10 · answered by tess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋