For example, a person posts a serious question.
An answerer responds by saying why are you asking them and that they don't know.
Some even give sarcastic remarks.
My thing is if you don't know the answer, why respond as an answerer?
2006-09-24 06:21:31 · 17 answers · asked by Mary C 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Because they want to piss you off and waste your time
2006-09-24 06:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the two points.
But the problem there is that responding with a poor answer only for the two points decreases the chance that they'll get a Best Answer.
It slows down their point advancement, and reduces their Best Answer to Answer ratio.
Best answers help to move you up a lot faster.
For what that's worth.
But some of the answers are fun, and clever, and will make you laugh, even if they obviously don't know the one you're looking for. I posted a silly question last night, and some of the answers were so funny, I laughed until I choked!
So, let 'em have their fun.
2006-09-24 06:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question, but there are probably different reasons for different people. Some simply want points to advance to the next level, some are very young and are just trying to get noticed. I am also convinced some people have trouble finding the "back" button on their computers. The ones with insults are clearly immature and have nothing better to do with their time and energy. I guess it is a better outlet for teenagers than running around making babies.
It is a little frustrating at times, though, isn't it? It helps once you develop a little thicker skin, and can ignore those people thoroughly without thinking about them at all.
2006-09-24 06:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People think that these "points" are actually worth something. So, they will answer every question that they come across to get the "points" that will eventually get them to the highest level where they will receive the privilege of continuing to do the exact same thing they have been doing the whole time before.
2006-09-24 06:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband ALWAYS answers a question. He gives his opinion (not necessarily a correct one). He is trying to be helpful. Of course, until I knew that I always believed him and it took me a while to realize what he was doing.
Sarcastic people are just entertaining themselves and some others are just mean, mean people.
2006-09-24 06:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They want the points and cheat the system. It's all in fun and a way to learn and help others out but there are those who just can't help themselves. They are probably adolescences who think they are cool.
2006-09-24 06:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by Brianne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people just want the points. And there are inmature kids/teens who are apparently just bored.
2006-09-24 06:23:00 · answer #7 · answered by withallthesethings 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that they are showing a young mentlity or that they don't really care about others or how they feel. There are also those others that just try to ruin it for the rest of us.
2006-09-24 06:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by newspapermaker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some people are rude and just want more points. i think this should somehow be filtered so they loose points for answers like that.
2006-09-24 06:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by curious girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People LOVE the sound of their own 'voice' and CANNOT shut up. They have no control over themselves.
2006-09-24 06:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋