Some just whine and complain about the question. If you can't say anything constructive on this (as in ASNWERING THE QUESTION, not just whining about it), then don't waste your time on this question. If you have a REAL and HELPFUL answer, or at least a CONSTRUCTIVE one, I'll welcome it.
2006-12-10 06:20:50 · 12 answers · asked by MC Wild Joker 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There are several reasons.
1. Like the first poster said, maybe they just want the two points.
2. Maybe they think it's funny to give a bad answer.
3. Maybe they really do think you asked a stupid question.
4, They don't know the answer to the question and don't want to admit there's something they don't know.
2006-12-10 06:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Answering another persons question, requires taking time out of your day and a few seconds of actual thought to do so. So I think it's fair to ask why would one begin the process of answering a question by sitting down and reading it, but neglect any thorough thought about it. Lazyness couldn't be an answer because they've already read it, and lack of interest couldn't be it either, because it's simpler to ignore something boring than to attempt contributing to it. So the answer to "why don't people try to answer" is that they do actually try (although fail to be constructive), but they have found your question undeserving of any answer that isn't sarcastic or truthful. Therefore why do some people care if their publicly asked questions are answered by the public?
2006-12-10 06:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tragically Scav 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the people. Some want the points, some have fun giving bad answers or even answers that will hurt others (unfortunately I get that a lot), some just want to get noticed, some want to spend some time...
2006-12-10 06:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by BleedingAngelSecretWounds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, they do it for the points. Second, they are just displaying immature behavior. It is easier to just move on to another question they can answer, but then they miss out on 2 points, right? On this site, you have to most definitely take the bad with the good.
2006-12-10 06:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by â¤??? ?å???? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The people just want two points. Or they are trying to be humorous.
Try to make the question detailed, and remember that people are still going to be idiots when answering the question.
2006-12-10 07:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by tkdlindz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some questions offend others,even though you may not mean too.also I dont answer hatefull questions or disrespectfull questions unless I can maybe help someone and I hope that I can encourage or lift up someones spirit.
2006-12-10 06:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because we want the person to know that they are misusing this site. I think I am being helpful when I tell someone they need to do their own homework.
2006-12-10 06:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sometimes i wont becase the answer is already used or preread i thought i might be able to help but then deciced i could not help so quit.
2006-12-10 06:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by lcayote 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i know right! people sometimes do that to me. and i'm like, i didn't ask for you to complain, i'm asking for a real answer! geez.
2006-12-10 06:52:09 · answer #9 · answered by ipodlady231 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they do it just for the points...
2006-12-10 06:25:36 · answer #10 · answered by rev. needy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋