2007-03-18 07:18:20 · 23 answers · asked by FYIIM1KO 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It depends.
Sometimes to rant, sometimes to rave. Sometimes to be creative, sometimes to re-memorize information. Sometimes to be helpful to others, sometimes to be helpful to myself.
Sometimes I'm looking to be complimentary, sometimes I'm hoping for a pat on the back. And I always appreciate some of the questions/answers that are thoughtful, creative or deep.
Often it's a combination of any and all of the above.
Peace
2007-03-18 07:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by zingis 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's basically a social networks for us dorks. We get to interact without actually having to see/talk to another person, and education (either learning something or helping others to learn) is the pretext for said interaction. That's why it's so compelling -- it's a perfectly legitimate excuse to communicate with people without the pressure of forming a relationship if you don't want one.
It can also be self-serving to some people who like to show off their knowledge. But even then, I'd bet that those people still value the opportunity to interact with others, since you typically don't get a lot of that when you live in the basement of your mother's house.
If education were the only intent, then people would just post on Wikipedia where there's no direct communication between people, whereas communication is a fundamental part of answering questions.
2007-03-18 15:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by no_good_names_left_17 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
1. A real great way to waste some time.
2. Getting a few good laughs reading &/or seeing how ignorant so many people in this world really are!
3. To actually help enlighten or otherwise provide an alternate perspective to some people who may see/read my answers.
2007-03-18 19:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Izen G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To help when I can. Give advise, share experiences that Ive lived. Maybe brighten some persons day. Learn something new. To compare my opinion with other views. And to get a taste of how the rest of the world feels or what they think or want from life. The possibilities are countless!!!!!
2007-03-18 14:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by firedup 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually to help since I'm old and have a lot of wisdom lol But sometimes my intent is just to give someone a laugh which we ALL need.
2007-03-18 14:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Connect with others. Expand my mind. Pass the time. Share my opinion. Learn about other people who share common interests.
2007-03-18 16:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by redwinegirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to help others and to share the knowledge i have gained to others. i also answering because it has helped me a lot because i search webs for informations to share and that way i could know more about this world, the peoples attitude and many more.
2007-03-18 15:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by papz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helping people find truth - a reason for living and having peace and joy in this trying life.
2007-03-18 17:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by pmzenz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOT doing other people's homework.
TO help people, either with a practical advice or a worthy answer to their question(s).
2007-03-18 15:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by jacquesh2001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Providing a source of reliable advice to the best of my ability.
2007-03-18 14:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by Hieroglyphic Graffitti! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋