Why is it that some people cant give a person an honest answer to a legitimate question?

Question

Yet they will pick through the question looking for grammatical errors or misspelled words to criticize the person for. Isn't that a little silly? Benevolent BB

Answer 1

If you wish to make a valid argument, you first need to establish some credibility. Yes, I agree, it is a little silly, but some of the questions fall so far outside of the sphere of logic that to argue the question itself is pointless. That is a quick and easy (and lazy) way of saying "go back to school and learn to think before you try to engage others in a conversation based on rational thought."

Answer 2

Some people don't take this (Yahoo Answers) seriously and are just here to have a little fun. They love to answer the totally ridiculous questions that make no sense whatsoever or the questions you need to be a cryptologist in order to understand what is being asked. I suppose it all has to do with the mood you're in when you see the question. Sometimes, I'm very serious and honest with my answers and there are times when I just want to have a little fun.

Lighten up, Benevolent BB. Don't take this seriously. If we can't have fun here, there's nowhere else to go.

Answer 3

It would seem generally because that person has an opposing view than the questioner, so therefore is not likely to have the intelligence to give an answer, to something they're not likely to believe in so will ridicule the person instead. On the other hand though, some questions are set to get those answers in the first place, the fact you posted this question in Religion and Spirituality, could open you up to all kinds of zealots with nothing better to do than harangue you over it.

Some people just wish to be contentious.

Answer 4

Criticism of spelling isn't nice,and above where you have written your question it says spell check, although some times a person has a lot on there mind when they ask a question and it's hard enough to get the question down, and sent without having to worry about one more thing.

Answer 5

unfortunatley this isnt an answer to your question because i was unable to answer it correctly
im sorry i tried to be honest and found it way way to difficult

apon realizing this i could stop myself from posting this either

ok upon the 5th line i realized why

and i can be honest some people maybe just borde or they dont care the impacts that some people really post real questions that they want real answers

some feel that the interent can not affect there life hence if i dont see you you must not be real and if these do not work for you then back to line 1 please i did eventually try and i understand your sencerity in these delicate matter

Answer 6

Maybe it makes them feel more important or educated. I always notice misspellings and grammatical errors because I was an English major, but I don't comment on them.

Answer 7

It's the chance you take asking and answering questions in an open forum. You always get rude insensitive people. But then you also get those who try to answer honestly and nicely.

Answer 8

Looking for them is silly. But if the whole thing is a nightmare of spelling and grammar errors and the person is calling others stupid....

Answer 9

Yes, I've noticed that some do that. Just ignore them and enjoy the the comaraderie of those who are here to be of service by answering Honestly!

Answer 10

if the question is dumb enough not to warrant an "honest" answer, it's alway amusing to make fun of it....

and when the spelling or grammar is especially atrocious, it opens up many avenues for comedic relief...