Dont they realize it makes them look stupid, and the reason for this forum is for people to get accurate answers that answer thier questions , not some moron saying um i dont know, or false info.Why do they do this just to get 2 points when these points are absolutely worthess? Are they really just dumb as a post?
2006-08-26 00:55:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
They do it for the points, I think. Which is silly, as you point out, since they are meaningless. And there really are people here or are ignorant (and maybe even stupid) who don't know the rules or don't care what strangers think of them.
You can report any answer as a violation of the guidelines if it is not an attempt to answer the question.
2006-08-26 00:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The points play a big role.
Yahoo has created a great concept in which people are encouraged to get as much points as possible and also getting to the highest level.
So the fastest way to do this is answering every question, even if you don't know the answer. Or answering questions you do know the answer to as good as possible and be picked as "best answer" Or answering every question with a good answer, but that's real hard.
2006-08-26 08:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by neoteenbe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was about the say I do not know when I realized that you have answered your own rhetorical question in part -- yes they get 2 points, worthless or not, still their 2 points, and secondly, people will still read their answers - so it helps to satisfy their exhibitionist's side.
Now that I tried to answer this seriously, I have serious question, why bother about asking a question related to why idiots answer these questions. Presumably, idiots do now know what they are doing, but surely you have a point in asking this question?
2006-08-26 08:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by curiosity_unbounded 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same reason idiots post questions in inappropriate places, with misspellings and rantings about people who may actually be trying to help. They may have misunderstood the questions or simply have a different approach. Now, why is this in programming and design and posted by a self - proclaimed intellectual god that plays enough pool to be a "shark"? I've had about enough of you, *REPORTED*.
2006-08-26 11:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by griz803 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do it for the points.
But, I'd have to say most do it because they sincerely want to help someone. They might not be 100% accurate, but it may be enough to help steer someone in the right direction.
2006-08-26 07:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the above can apply, but remember there are young people on here, too, who are silly and immature. You cannot create a perfect environment...not even on YQ&A.
2006-08-26 08:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get points. Even worse are the ones who give bad or even dangerous medical advice.
2006-08-26 07:58:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the 2 points/ answer. Regardless of how stupid you think they are, they'll never know how you think about them, and they don't care.
2006-08-26 07:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have nothing better to do than to try to get as many points as they possibly can.
2006-08-26 17:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Angie B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 days and a ladder
2006-08-26 07:58:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋