I came to this site for INFORMATION and SENSIBLE DEBATE , but lately and consistently I see this site as 'losing it's appeal' for a myriad of reasons . The truly intelligent users seem to be at an all-time low . I don't mind the 'clearly joking or spoofing rants', but IGNORANCE is Abounding now . Perhaps Yahoo should have 'cleaned-up the mess' FIRST, and then maybe worried about 'Stars' and other little 'ornaments' !!!
What do you really think ?
2007-01-18 02:19:56 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
You don't ever have the opportunity because of all of the Conservative trolling going on on this page. Some of them believe they are police with 200 plus bogus profiles a piece to control the page with right wing spam. Gaming points and opinions is the only goal with them, since they have all of the failing answers. If you were and are concerned you would help put a stop to it.
2007-01-18 02:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Rita B 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I felt the same as you at first. After being called this and that for no other reason than voicing my opinion and being violated for pointing out 56 spelling errors in a 60 word question, what I came to realize is that most responders really have no clue what is going on. Pick and choose questions to respond to. If you like a certain subject, concentrate your answers there. You have to grow a thick skin and see that some responders are like some talk show hosts, full of crap and unwilling to even listen to a viewpoint other than their own. There are a lot of good people on this site as well that can be very help full . Take the good with the bad. Alfred E. Newman had it right when he said,"What? Me worry?"
2007-01-18 02:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bob D 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do try to answer all serious questions seriously, and I am trying to ignore the obviously slanted political opinions, very thinly disguised as questions. I regard any "opinion" questions as propoganda unless sources are included to back up what would be considered slanderous statements in newspapers or magazines.
There are more and more kids pretending to be concerned conservatives or rabid liberals in an effort to spark flames and other foolishness in YA. By ignoring these types of questions, and forcing them to include sources or risk being ignored, maybe we can weed out the the obviously intolerant, the hate filled and the ignorant which regularly troll through trying to mess up our good time.
2007-01-18 02:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually answer seriously, but I can get snarky at stupid or repetitive questions. I am actually kind of in to answering the really good questions.
I have also noticed that there has been a rise in trolls, and find it depressing. I am afraid Yahoo Answers is going to end up just like the message boards.
2007-01-18 02:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by JanieDee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In case you haven't noticed, Yahoo! Answers has got rid of many of the trolls and they are removing the questions that are a violation of the community guidelines a little quicker.
I do wonder about the answering seriously thing because there are many that post answers that are devoid of any factual basis but the participant comes off as if they believe everything that they are posting.
2007-01-18 02:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by Peter Pumpkin Eater 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I do. There was only once I made a sarcastic comment...and I got best answer....go figure! But I do come here to help and to learn new things. But I agree about there being very ignorant(lack of knowledge) and close minded people on here. But...I guess that's what makes the world go 'round. Everyone has the right to their opinion...I just don't like the name calling and vulgar language.
2007-01-18 02:27:56 · answer #6 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree, to a limited degree. I think we tend to believe people we don't like because we disagree with them are messing up the site. And for every person who dislikes someone, there's usually his or her complement someplace on here. So one man's troll is another's redeemer of the site. That's the way it will always be here. Get past that, and you may squeeze some value from this place.
2007-01-18 02:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Plaxico Domingo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try to answer seriously and I like to put links in my posts as often as possible. Now, you do get some truly idiotic questions and either my anger or wit will get the best of me. Some on the other hand, truly can't give a decent answer.
2007-01-18 02:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the question.Fools get foolish answers,Serious questions get serious answers by most. All seem to have a little fun with it,and sometimes you can even find a good laugh,or an interesting question or interesting answer.
2007-01-18 02:52:37 · answer #9 · answered by Wise Guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to answer seriously, if you do you will be targeted by one side or the other of the political spectrum and cited for abuse, since Y/A doesn't monitor abuse reports anything that is cited can result in your account being suspended! I answer serious questions with serious answers, and humorous ones with an attempt at humor, and Ignorant ones with ignorant answers!!
2007-01-18 02:34:41 · answer #10 · answered by FEVER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am here because I am bored at work and school. If I was unemployed, I would be recovering from a hang over and a MT with a couple of lady friends. But I am not...
I answer some questions seriously and other not so much. Same with the questions I ask. Either way, I learn a lot.
2007-01-18 02:23:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋