Every response I get is canned, out of a text book or I am given a link. Any originality available?
2007-12-06 06:01:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
You can find non-canned responses to your question here:
originalthoughts@ not-from-a-textbook.com
;)
2007-12-06 06:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could not agree more. There are so many people who "answer" questions by simply supplying a link or two. Referring to a link or a text book is fine for me, but I enjoy reading answers that combine different sources or cite a source and support it or refute it. I am with you, though. Original thought is far better. The answers that I read that show synthesis and originality are more interesting and more compelling. By simply writing: "Check out www. whatever" it demonstrates a lack of knowledge and/or a superficial understanding of what is being asked and what is an appropriate answer. Great comment and real concern for people who like to read and write thoughtful responses.
2007-12-06 14:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by kennyj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always try to do original answers but if people can't be bothered to search the net before they post why should I go to the trouble of originality? It seems to me that a lot of these posts could be answered by searching the net in the first place!
2007-12-06 18:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by Eman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um, i think this is original, my response anyway, but other wise I don't think it's as big a problem as you claim. Besides, if we don't know it, why not get it from a site or "thing" that does? Isn't that the point of Y! answers?
2007-12-06 14:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by psycho german 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I always do original answers
2007-12-06 14:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋