Does anyone know why this site is so consuming?

Question

Are we all in desperate need of interactions, ego-boosters, time-fillers, or is this just what we do for fun. . . Remember, I am stuck-in this web too, don't forget. . . : )

Answer 1

i dont know i just like hearing what people ask and what people have to say. If i can learn some intrusting facts along the way all the better!
Plus im bored

Answer 2

Aristotle said that man is a social animal. But in today's world, people tend not to belong to traditional organizations--political, social, civic, etc., so there is a need to be met. People no longer have deep connections with the company they work for. I think I read a couple of days ago in the Wall Street Journal that half the people in America with jobs would be willing to change jobs and many do so each year.

People have been encouraged to be individuals (at least in some ways) and let their personalities bloom. Dealing with other people's blooming personalities at close range, however, can be a pain in the neck. Your individualism might impede mine. So, many people withdraw to their private entertainment centers, their home gyms, and private swimming pools. They drive in their cars alone and would not think of taking public transportation. Some people even telecommute and work at home. The average house being built today is substantially larger than houses built years ago, and this is true even though the average family size has decreased. This is not surprising as people have more stuff and spend more time in their houses.

Yahoo Answers is a perfect solution to meet the need for community without actually having to deal with real people. Most people here are anonymous (and as the majority here seem very young, anonymity is probably a good idea). In virtual communities, we can put our most positive traits forward, and if we like, hide our defects. If we want to complain and ask for help with depression, we can do so anonymously.

Answer 3

I believe that everyone needs an addiction. Some are addicted to God, some are addicted to drugs. Some are addicted to work. You and I are addicted to this. Desperate need of interactions, ego-boosters, time-fillers, call it what you want. It is what makes the world go round. It is so that we don't kill ourselves because of boredom. As long as it is not destructive, I don't see any need to curb the addiction.

Answer 4

Yet another way to reach out and interact with people all over the world and across age spans. Also, we get to flex a little knowledge and be Dear Abby. That's pretty funny. Psychologically, that point system idea probably hooks us too because you more perks at different levels. It's harmless fun. ;)

Answer 5

Partly because you get the 'feel-good' factor if someone has a real problem and you can help - even if you don't get the 10 points.

Partly cos there are the deliberately 'dumb' ?? you can make an equally dumb/silly reply to.

Partly because you can 'let off steam' when one of the nasty ?? comes up which is really just a rant against Jews, gays, Blacks/Whites, Muslims, Liberals/Republicans, whatever.

And mainly cos - you see the c**p on TV now? You've gotta fill in time somehow!

Answer 6

I think it's the point system that keeps us going. Any economist will tell you that all humans are driven by incentives. Pretty trick, Yahoo!

Answer 7

I have spent my past two days coming here far too often. I don't get it.

Answer 8

aside from being able to help other people it also stimulates our senses you know those sleeping neurons.......it challenges us and a great way to fight boredom..

Answer 9

i like dear abby too

Answer 10

I have never be consumed by anything