I answered a question that called for a single word answer, I put 35, as this seemed an appropriate reply, as a result I had my answer removed and lost points. Personally I think that Yahoo answers interfered with freedom of speech, as many yes or no or other single words are used in yahoo answers. But what do you think? (OK 35 don't say much but what's wrong with it?) I'm puzzeled that some have symbols that or pictures that could cause offense and these are left alone, but insignificant things can be penalised. What do you think should be considered sufficiently bad to remove from yahoo answers?
2006-12-28 12:18:46 · 23 answers · asked by funnelweb 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think it's another case of people being ''power crazed''. I was also censored a few times and I said nothing inappropriate, in fact in one instance I was commenting on the criminal acts perpetrated upon homosexual people and they penalized me. I have to wonder how educated and worldly these ''Yahoo Overseers'' are. (I wonder if this will make it in!)
2006-12-28 12:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with single word answers. A yes or a no is sufficient for many responses. Don't worry about it. 35 is fine. I was penalized because I asked the question, "Would you eat a day old wiener from a 7-11?" lol. Happy New Years!
2006-12-28 14:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well now, I'm not so sure about that. An answer should be an answer & if it's short then so be it.
Now if you do this lots I could see why somebody would pitch a *****. I'm not saying that they should do what they did or not.
I guess they just want you to work for your "2" points.
Might be that you should have said something like---------35, 35, 35 or just 35 or was it 53?
Or you could say; My answer to this is 35.
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2006-12-28 12:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A one word answer would seem appropriate if that is what is asked. Or a single number, would also be proper.
I am not sure how the rules are made up, but some make little sense.
--That Cheeky Lad
2006-12-28 14:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I need to see the original question to have a real opinion.
However, I suspect that 35 was not a sufficient answer to be meaningful. Would it have killed you to wrap two or three words around the number to make a sentence?
On the other hand, it is possible a moderator overreacted.
That said...we're only talking about a few points here (that aren't really worth anything anyway.) Is it possible you're overreacting?
2006-12-28 12:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by David G 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If the person asks a yes or no question, or a mathmatical question, a one word answer is good enough. I don't think the answer should have been reported.
2006-12-28 13:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The originator of that question probably reported it as abuse and said it was a non answer, so the person who wrote the question censored you.
2006-12-28 14:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by femmenoire@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh puhleeze, I asked "what was your christmas dinner, i am having it Jan 6th, need ideas" and I was reported. theres no rhyme or reason to it!!! Search "christmas dinner" in YA! and see what comes up.
Sorry, I vented a little there. ( :
I think 35 is a GREAT ANSWER!!
2006-12-28 13:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was the right answer, it shouldn't have been binned, in my opinion. It never ceases to amaze me to see the amount of abusive nonsense that people never complain about, yet perfectly sensible questions and answers are pointlessly removed.
2006-12-28 12:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by Wildamberhoney 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't understand why you were penalised. They have penalised me and I wasn't aware I had done anything wrong yet, they leave all kinds of racist, vulgar crap. I just don't get it.
2006-12-28 20:19:46 · answer #10 · answered by Julia B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋