Why don't people use search engines prior to asking questions on Yahoo Answers?

Question

I would guess that at least 80% of all questions asked on Yahoo Answers could be answered if people took a minute to use a search engine. They could find an answer faster than it would take typing and posting the questions here....

Answer 1

because maybe they want to know what average people think about topics, maybe they aren't ONLY looking for the right answer but other people's ideas, or misconceptions on things. I find it interesting reading answers to see how people think.

Answer 2

I just entered "stupid questions" in the Search for Questions box (above), and got 131,907 results... Some individuals ask the same question over and over, either to rile people up, or maybe looking for an answer thay can be satisfied with (validation?). Many are posted by kids/students taking tests: they need answers fast, but slept through the research skills part of their education. And/or they're supremely lazy. And/or they only have several seconds before the proctor notices they're cheating. I also suspect that some people feel they "own" the response if the question comes from them... and ownership is so, so key in our culture.

Answer 3

that would take the fun out of having this site, besides, some things you look up are too detailed. some people like simple easy to understand answers.

Answer 4

It gives you a reason to come here. Where else would you rather be?

Answer 5

well, if you've looked at a lot of the questions you would see that they are stupid and asked by 12 year olds who can't spell...

Answer 6

I'm lazy and everyone else is just stupid.

Answer 7

laziness