What do you actually *get back* from being on answers?

Answer 1

knowlege

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...

I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jackasses.

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.

I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.

I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

I've learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.

I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.

I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.

I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.

I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.

I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it

I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.

I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the *** are permanent

and a good laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

i enjoy feeling like i am part of the yahoo answers community (i've been part of it for about a year). i like learning new things, and reading other peoples opinions, and i also like to try and help people by writing about my life experiences.

o - and i also got a rather funky Yahoo Answers mug a couple of weeks ago, which was an added bonus.

Answer 3

Sometimes useful information, and other times a sense of contentment from being able to help others with your knowledge.

Answer 4

Sometimes one thing sometimes another - but always a good opportunity to terrorize the lowest common denominator. No shortage of pea brained pillow bitting bed wetters!

Answer 5

points!!!!
lol..seriously..support,that feel good feeling that you helped someone,you start realise that not everyone in the world is an asshole,you get a good laugh and people pick you up when your down.its a place where you can confide in a stranger and seek the advice and support which you may not find else where

Answer 6

Sometimes a good laugh.
Sometimes some great info.
But mostly, a sense of being part of something big.

xx

Answer 7

The Beatles

Answer 8

I get the addition of humor in an otherwise humor-less environment.

Also if you really have a serious question there are some smart people here.....not in P&S ....but on YA! definetely.

Answer 9

Well, it makes me happy that I am helping people... or at least trying :)

i always wanted to be an agony aunt. And this is the only way I can be.. Who needs to get paid for it? It makes you happy :)

Answer 10

I get some good laughs, a good release, and I've gained a few good friends as well. Now if I could just get that drink I asked for 3 days ago....