Can you be honest?

Question

When you answer questions do you type more "one word phrases" or "one sentences and beyond"

I've seen a wholealot of people don't even care about what most of the questions are about and they just type a no or yes just to hurry up and get their 2 points (and don't even say your too lazy, you know thats not true).

I want your honest opinon.

Answer 1

I am new to this yahoo thing, I signed up hoping I could help people with what little knowledge I do have from life. I have noticed that not only the answers are short, mean or flat out cruel.... but some of the questions aren't so serious either, people goofing off and not realizing how helpful this tool could be. It's ashame, do to the fact that some people really do need answers and would like to be treated with some sort of respect for being brave enough to ask for help.

That's my opinion.... Have a great day.

Answer 2

If i know about the topic, and am taking time to respond, then it's usually a few sentences. If I'm puting in the time, and the person is seeking an answer...it feels like the right thing to do. Sometimes the questions don't require an in-depth response, and I try to avoid answering those, but at the same time a "yes" or a "no" might do. It depends on the open-endedness of the question, I suppose. We're here to help e/o, no? Not get all the pts. I'm STILL on Level 1. =)

Answer 3

I only answer questions that I care to answer. That being the case, I try to put time and care into what I'm answering, because the question interests me. For that reason, you might see a lot of the same types of questions (in the same genres that is) being answered by me. That's because I don't try to pretend to be an expert on what I simply know nothing about.

I know what you mean, though. I hate putting out a question and receiving idiotic answers. What's the point? You don't really get anything by collecting points anyway.

Answer 4

I usually write a sentence or two. Yahoo Answer points is a big reason why people only write one word. It's faster to type one word than a sentence, so the points come in faster

Answer 5

I normally write voluminous replies where I try to be honest and to the point, and I try to illustrate with examples ticlarify my statements. I have also, of late, become a bit annoyed by the same questions being asked repeatedly by unimaginative individuals ("What is the purpose of life" is one that really irks me), and I'm guilty of letting them know that they've become bores; I don't mean to be cruel but... it IS tiring to read that same one question repeatedly asked over and over again... which has been answered at least close to a thousand times over. I have replied with a few flippant answers to some "loaded" questions that border on (or ARE) offending ethnic groups or religious groups (I am an atheist) or serve to fan animosity and bigotry, etc.

Answer 6

Unless I'm in a hurry, I usually include some thought into my answers because the entire reason I'm on here is to help people, which makes me feel so good. I want points too, but they will accumulate automatically in time.

Answer 7

"Yes yosouf13, I usually do both just to be safe about it. I'm guilty of cut and paste, but, I salve my conscience with the fact that I leave urls to verify everything I claim.
There's no need to believe this without proof. Consider checking out many of my answers to others. I use sources in most of my answers to validate study and research support when necessary.
I briefly thought about supplying a url on honesty, but, it seemed long and winded ... we all pretty much know what is required to demonstrate it in our written words.
If your half as smart as I think you are, then you can tell for yourself if I'm honest about your question."

Answer 8

some are a deep ocean
filled over with life, wisdom and complexity.

others are raging rivers on their way home
or maybe little babbling brooks
going nowhere in particular.

but there are also puddles
making instant mud of holy raindrops.
puddles can't see the ocean
so yes and no are as deep as they go.

with this understanding of the diverse bodies of wisdom among us, we can:

dive into the ocean
take a ride down the rivers
play in the babbling brooks
and take a walk around the puddles

just remember to always drink the rain that falls on your face
before it's swallowed up by the mud and dirty puddles in your mind.

Answer 9

Most of the time, one sentence and beyond. Sometimes, when the question warrants, and no further explanation is necessary, one word is sufficient. A question such as "Do you like strawberry yogurt?" only requires a yes or no. I do not feel the need to rhapsodize or rail about my feelings for strawberry yogurt.

Answer 10

Why elaborate and bore people with scads of explanation if you can give a yes or no answer?
I do not answer questions to get points. That's irrelevant to me. I answer them because they interest me and I have something I want to say.
I would like to add that I don't have patience to read long-winded replies, many of which, I suspect, are cut and pasted from another source. Keep it short and to the point, is my motto.