why do some people on here have to answer a question by writing a freakin book?

Question

it takes so long to read their answer

Answer 1

Well, once upon a time, there was a man who..........................................................................................................................................................................................


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--------------------------------------------------------------and then---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cried out with a loud voice "Help Me!" ----------------------------------------------------------

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and so then they ate some velveeta.

Answer 2

I am usually a bit on the verbose side when I answer a question. The only things I will cut and paste are quotes that are relevant to what I am answering or links. Sometimes, a question requires an in-depth answer. Such as "What is the evidence of evolution?". That answer could fill thousands of pages. I try to be thorough. I do not like to give a small answer that leaves out a lot of information if I can avoid it. If a small answer will do, I will use it but most of the questions I am interested in require a bit of discussion. That does mean a few paragraph long answers from time to time. Brevity can be a measure of wit. However, not all the time (or at least I am witless).

Answer 3

Some people are highly-informed on certain topics and have been taught to write a thorough and well thought out response. Since they have taken the time to compose such an answer (unless it's a cut and paste job), I appreciate it enough to read it all.

Answer 4

I call some people the Cut-And-Paste Champion. Other people, I know they thought hard about the question. Whenever I ask a question, I take each answer into consideration.

Answer 5

why are you asking in R& S? you questions have all been in other catagories.... in this section many questions regarding Faith and beliefs are a bit complex... if an honest question is asked it deserves an honest answer... and that can take some space.... but some cut-and-paste can get out of hand ...I do not do that... if more is needed I provide a link or offer to reply by email

Answer 6

Because some questions open a can of worms. When you are dealing with a philosophical paradigm that spans 6000 years of evolution and adaptation, it is hard to summarize it in a few sentences. Religion and Spirituality, Philosophy, and History are not the places to hang out if you want short answers.

Answer 7

Few do write that much in reponse to questions. Most of those long answers are just cut and pastes from other sources. Or worse, scripture quotes. *shudder*

Answer 8

Some questions can be given quick one to two word answers. However, some questions are more involved (the asker may not even realize it at that moment); so longer answers may be appropriate.

Answer 9

I am guilty as charged. I think that complex questions often require complex answers.
I do not use cut and paste . So there

Answer 10

Because some awnsers are not so easily explained. People have a diffrent view about everything that is what makes us individuals.

Answer 11

yup- it usually is connected with religious questions! - they cut and paste Bible and qur'an sections because they are to lazy to enlighten us with their own believes and thoughts. it takes two cups of coffee and a bathroom brake to get through one answer or question! I don't even bother any longer!