Why is it not ok for me to be polite and say hello but it's acceptable for someone to call me an idiot?

Question

Yesterday I introduced myself and said hello, 5 minutes later my post was removed.

However, someone answered another question I asked by calling me an idiot. His answer to my question is still there.

This is a pretty messed up site if it's a worse offense to be nice and say hello than it is to insult people.

Did anyone even get the point I was making? Is it not a worse offense to insult someone than it is to be polite?

Answer 1

I agree, not fair but there are lots of rude people on Yahoo! answers. You have to just get used to it. Sorry. = (

Answer 2

I think you had to ask a question as this is that type of site and not just a blog or community- and the guy that called you an idiot- well I think he cut me off on the freeway the other day---many people seem to want to just write stupid things rather than read and answer questions- I don't know why they attempt to join in that way---so, HELLO! and Best of luck---

Answer 3

If you stood up in the middle of a piano recital and shouted hello to the player, you'd get kicked out, wouldn't you? Same premise here. Yes saying hello is polite, but it's not appropriate for the site we're on!

Answer 4

Morally, it is worse to call someone an idiot. This site is question and answer, however, I do not think it hurts to say hello, but I do not make the rules.

Answer 5

those days they look to favor, "African-American" in technical writings, surveys, nationwide records, and so on... i do not understand why for the reason that maximum of this era have by no skill been close to Africa, no longer to instruct be born there, or their mum and dad both, for that count number. maximum were born perfect right here in u . s . a . of america and their grand and massive grandparents fought and died for this us of a, and sacrificed little children for this us of a; they are each bit as American because the white-eu human beings. Black anybody is diverse than whites in a lot of techniques, yet epidermis shade is glaring. they're a good, proud and noble race with a lengthy historic previous of Christianity and dedication to this us of a and God's will. inspite of, as a human beings, they prefer to be said as must be nice with anybody else, yet only straightforward Black says all of it. only as i'm only straightforward White. Why do human beings ought to complicate each little thing?

Answer 6

Sorry you are having some trouble here on YA. I noticed that some answers are filled with insults. I think this is because they are anonymous. It's easier to hurl insults, I think.

Maybe you did post something that wasn't quite "right." The replies could have been nicer. What's wrong with saying something politely?

I have to say sometimes my answers have been curt and "short." Poor spelling and grammar annoy me! :)

Answer 7

You are right, but complaining to the wrong people, you need to communicate with the Yahoo people, you will often get a violation notice without a good reason, but you get used to carrying on and leave the jumped up little tyrants to it.

Answer 8

i get stuff deleted all the time and Im the nicest guy in the world. This is a pretty stupid site but it is a fun timekiller.

Answer 9

I agree with you, although this site is basically structured around people asking and answering questions rather than chatting.

Answer 10

Follow the rules - even though you were being nice, maybe your post wasn't 'an answer' or 'a question'

Or maybe you ARE an idiot.....sorry couldn't resist.
x