1. Is it because they like helping people?
2. They're bored and killing time?
3. They want the points?
4. They desire communication with others in some shape or form?
5. They want the prestige of having the best answer?
6. Others...
2006-10-10 01:28:48 · 25 answers · asked by Richard C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
You know what do you really want to know the true answer to that? Well I'm going to tell you it because of all that you said, and that includes me. I like to write and answer some to these questions because some people need to hear things straight and not mixed up. The other thing is that the majority of all people that are online don't have anything else better to do with there time but write questions and answer questions just like me.
See I am not ashamed of coming here and answering questions and asking some sometimes and I am not ashamed to say that yes I am bored and yes I want the points and yes I want the prestige and yes I want to help somebody. I am not ashamed of anything that I do because I am honest with myself.
So if I am writing to you at this very moment believe me when I am telling you I am bored and looking for something to do.
2006-10-10 06:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by beagirl40 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 and 2
2006-10-10 01:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by jlwsweetheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above. I enjoy answering questions that I know the answer too - especially if I know I'm the first person there with the right answer. I enjoy answring the joke questions because it entertains me, and most of all I like to answer questions, because it gives me the opportunity to give my views, knowledge and opinions to thousands of people.
Also, I get to learn things too!
I do dislike they way that more people are abusing it though, by having a go at people that don't share their views, there's just no need for that. If you don't agree, say so - don't make personal insults or threaten people!
2006-10-10 01:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be all of those.
Some people like competition. Some people like levels that are set and want to achieve that. (this is the reason Yahoo put up levels).
Some are just wanting to kill time and find it fun to do.
Some like to be funny and joke around. Make others laugh.
Some like to actually share their experiences with others.
Some like to really try to help one another.
Some like to try for the best answer.
Some people may meet friends on here.
2006-10-10 01:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by Keith Perry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One, Two, Three and Five! But I still wonder if the amount of answers reflects the quality of the question, I suspect this one will get millions!!
2006-10-10 01:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by madbrew2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All five I guess. I was chuffed this morning when i got best answer. You also learn something when reading other answers, so it can be educational as well. Also have laugh at some question and answers, so it can also cheer you up!
2006-10-10 01:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by Welshchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 and 2 for me
But getting best answer from the asker is quite good
2006-10-10 01:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it's fast losing it's appeal, the violations are ridiculous, and some people think you are being horrible just cause you say something they don't like
2006-10-10 01:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of the above? :D
In my case I'd say 1 and 2.
2006-10-10 01:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lara B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above and . . .
they like to see how stupid other people are
they like to laugh at how ignorant people are
they like to give funny answers to [sometimes ridiculous] questions
2006-10-10 01:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by enirgo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋