Why do some people here instead of answering a question try to psych you out?

Question

They don't even refer to the question you asked often but apply their slim knowledge of outmoded early 20th Century psychological theories to your motives...why don't they just answer the question, is it just another evasion tactic like picking people up on minor spelling errors when they are asking a question about genocide or something.

HERE'S AN EXAMPLE: by booger
why is this a concern to you? Is your own life so empty that you have time to concern yourself with these issues? Enjoy your own faith and set a good example for others.

Answer 1

I hear ya. I beleive in constructive critism, not mean comments that only leave the person even more confused. I know my spelling and grammer sucks. I don't need to be told that. I don't like bullies.

Answer 2

Those spelling nazis really annoy me. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are only vital in a question when someone claims they want to be a writer. Only then is it okay to point out that learning English would be a good help.

Otherwise if a question can be understood then minor errors are not important.

The 'psych-out' issue - perhaps it is lack of an answer that causes them to answer with an irrelevancy.

Answer 3

I'm ok with answers like that on questions about gay marriage and abortion- that's what I always tell people- it doesn't even affect you so why get your panties all up in a wad about it- but if it's about anything else I think a real answer is better

Answer 4

Don't listen to the naysayers. They only change the question because they cannot answer it.

Answer 5

I have no answer but I must scream.

Answer 6

usually, it's called a red herring fallacy....

Answer 7

spin cycle

Answer 8

I do not know.