2007-03-12 07:01:19 · 27 answers · asked by Antares 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Long answers to simple questions usually mean they miss the point.
2007-03-12 07:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Je veux changer le monde 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well you see, sometimes I am bored. Like the time that I went to see The Notebook with my wife. zzzzzzzzzz. You know what i mean about that? I mean somebody has to do something about these romantic comedies, they are getting out of hand. She told me that she wants to go and see Music and Lyrics next weekend. I would rather die by being drawn and quartered but I will probably have to see the movie instead. I mean how much more boring could you get. Sometimes it is just because I am bored.
Other times i just want an audience. Like this time on yahoo answers when somebody asked why people give long answers to simple questions. I saw the question and just had to have an audience so I gave an unnecessarily long answer to the question. You know what i mean"? I just went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. I suppose I just can't help it.
2007-03-12 07:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you may not know how much info is needed to completely explain an answer.
For instance, if someone asks a question on how to build a PB&J sandwich, do I assume that the person has a basic understanding of how to use the tools and just needs the ingredients, or should I write an answer based on a person who has NEVER even used a knife. See the difference.
My point is that I usually answer with more info so I can give an example. It allows to better understand. Sorry if it takes too long to read. But then the reader has the option of reading the entire answer or just skimming through the answer.
2007-03-12 07:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must admit to being fond of the sound of my own opinions. But I try only to say as much as I need to to get my point accross and then stop. Long answers are a little more likely to be good answers, or perhaps it is better to say that later answers are more likely to be fuller answers.
Terrance ***** said it very well in a Doctor Who book when he wrote that "All books should be hand carved in granite with a pin." The internet has a lot to answer for.
2007-03-12 07:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just want to satisfy the one who is asking, so that nothing will be hang in the air. All is cleared. Especially when it comes to faith and spiritual matters.
Mark 8:36 For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
Mark 8:37 For what should a man give in exchange for his life?
1Peter 3:15 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
2007-03-12 07:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But a short answer is so superficial Meistro!
Look at the answers given in the economics section. There I actually learned something useful yesterday!
But religion? Full of people who are just lost.
2007-03-12 07:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by the good guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are looking for an audience it's a losing proposition because most people ( I assume) give them a thumbs down without even reading them.
2007-03-12 07:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just asking myself that question... I think I'm looking for an audience BECAUSE I'm bored.
There are no simple questions... only convoluted answers.
2007-03-12 07:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither. I'm attempting to answer the question in a serious and detailed manner. Fortunately, most questions don't warrant an overly detailed response.
2007-03-12 07:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes a long answer to get the point across. A lot of short answers don't.
2007-03-12 07:06:12 · answer #10 · answered by theprez7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋