What do you think of people who always give Best Answer to the person who disagrees with them most?

Question

Like, they'll ask, "Isn't Green Day utterly awesome?" and they'll give Best Answer to someone who says, "Green Day sucks, moron".

Answer 1

I think its funny! Plus....Green Day does suck.

Answer 2

Well, I wouldn't give Best Answer to someone who insults me on a minor issue like that, nor would I respect someone who did. But when it comes to a more serious issue, like politics or religion, I do sometimes give Best Answer to someone who disagrees with me. I refine my thinking through debate and discussion, so I appreciate it when someone gives me an insight that helps me understand another viewpoint better.

Oh, and Green Day sucks, but I don't think you're a moron for liking them. :-)

Answer 3

Sometimes giving the BA to an opposing answer is the Best Answer. But if a user "always" does this, then I would say something is "amiss".

Another thought is that the person might be using "reverse psychology" and actually looking for someone to disagree.

Answer 4

It takes all kinds to make a Q & A web site.

Answer 5

That is their choice.Sometimes I word my questions that way,just to see who will step outside the box.It is a wonderful thing.

Answer 6

i disagree with you 100% - I think that people should always agree with the questioner's point of view.

Answer 7

i haven't seen it that often... i thought that it more frequently goes to whoever can kiss up the most? i just answer honestly, and hope they listen to the voice of reason (aka me).

Answer 8

I think it defeats the purpose.

Answer 9

it's different. maybe they like a differnt opinion.

Answer 10

its awesome