How does it make you feel when you genuinely want an answer and people give you crap?

Question

It makes me feel sad. I asked a question about Iran and out of 14 answers, only one person actually tried to explain without a) being a jerk or b)not actually answering the question.

How does it make you feel? Do you even ask serious questions to which you really want to know the answers anymore?

I didn't ask the question to which I'm referring in P & S. I asked in Current Events and Politics and Government. I expected more from those groups.

Answer 1

You must stop asking serious questions at once. I think GBS said (and I paraphrase I'm sure) 'seriousness is the only refuge of the shallow'. If you seek enlightenment this is the wrong place, alas.

I tend to ask philosophically based questions rather than geo-political ones since the later tend to elicit the most strident (read: jerk) responses. On-line forums tend to attract the most irrationally biased members of society because they provide a soapbox from which to proselytize for the rest of us it is an outlet for a bit of creative fun and some good debate.

Don't get discouraged Kitten, I'm still here and if I knew more about Iran I would have given your question a go.

Loyally and with purpose, D.

Answer 2

If it's to general people that I don't know really well, I'll feel disappointed, but wonder if they actually had an opinion on said topic. After all, if a person doesn't know anything, they shouldn't try to stab at it. All you can do is answer others questions, strangers or not, the best you can and hope they learn from that.

If they're my friends, I'll feel hurt in knowing that I'd definitely always help them to the best of my abilities, even though I know they wouldn't do so back.

Answer 3

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

(2 servings) Printable Version

* 6 large eggs
* 6 teaspoons of low-fat milk(1 teaspoon for each egg)
* 3 dashes of salt (1 dash for every two eggs)
* 1 Tablespoon butter for frying

Heat a large non-stick frying pan to a setting just above medium. A 12-inch pan works well for 6 eggs.

Do not add butter yet. We just want get the pan ready.

In large metal or glass mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and salt. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes.

Alternatively, you can place the eggs, milk and salt in a blender and blend for 20 to 25 seconds. Allow the mixture to set for a couple minutes to let the foam settle.

Melt the butter in the frying pan. As the very last of the butter is liquefying, add the egg mixture.

Do not stir immediately. Wait until the first hint of setting begins. Start the Martha Stewart scrambling technique ("Using a spatula or a flat wooden spoon, push eggs toward center while tilting skillet to distribute runny parts.")

Continue this motion as the eggs continue to set. Break apart large pieces as they form with your spoon or spatula. You will come to a point where the push-to-center technique is no longer cooking runny parts of the egg. Flip over all the eggs. Allow the eggs to cook 15 to 25 seconds longer.
Transfer eggs to serving plates. Add salt and pepper to taste.

A note about milk and water: Soy milk works effectively in the recipe. Whole milk lends an overly milky taste to the eggs. No-fat milk and water can both be used in place of the low-fat milk but the creamy texture of the finished product is reduced.


PS: I love ya.

Answer 4

I rework the question and ask it in several categories. Usually, I get some pretty great responses that way. I generally don't get the answers I am seeking by staying with one category. I try and consider what other subject matter "relates" to the subject matter. Then I get a better "breakdown" of answers from across the board. I wish you well. Peace, Love and God Bless.

Answer 5

I agree with the first answer.... in P & S you know everything is pretty much a joke.... sometimes there are deep questions....

But in the section you used, you should be able to expect an actual answer....

Answer 6

It seriously frustrates and disappoints me. There are those who apparently just are playing games to accumulate meaningless points, not to give valid answers to questions. I'm at the point of taking my serious questions elsewhere and leaving the idiots to their games.

Answer 7

Disappointed but not discouraged.
I will ask again later down the road. I sometimes wonder if the way I wrote my question brought forth the non-answer responses.

Example: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AthEcbWZJ.xiuJ_93WQNwITsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071202230538AAR4LU4

Peace,
Sam

Answer 8

In other sections, it upsets me, but in P&S, I laugh it off because it is not supposed to be serious here...if you want serious, ask in another section.

Answer 9

disappointed, I ask questions on here to get tidy answers that can actually help me and sometimes all i get is silly answers.

very disappointing.

Answer 10

yes I do