When people ask a question which is a legal matter, why do people thumbs down answers which are correct in every aspect, but aren't the words they want to hear?
Common mistakes people make are an incorrect belief that shops must accept returns on items which are not faulty (they don't have to!) or that receiving goods or money in error makes them theirs (again it does not, everyone is entitled to make fair mistakes, even banks or mail order companies) so why do people constantly ignore and give the TD to sound answers in favour of the mistaken belief they can get something for nothing?
2007-12-24 01:04:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The thumbs down symbol is intended to be for answers which do not address the question or are not useful. In this section, they should be for those who say "I dunno" or a variation of that "you need to consult a lawyer/citizens advice bureau".
Unfortunately as more and more questions have become mere expression of opinion, more and more people are using them like voting butons on how closely the answer mirrors their own views or prejudices.
The Thumbs symbol has all but become redundant, it should be abolished - it is devoid of meaning.
2007-12-24 02:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by JZD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The way I look at it is that most people on here aren't trained to be a lawyer. If anyone wants legal advice, they are at the wrong place. I agree, I give TD for an answer that is totally unrelated to the question, harassing in nature, aimed to advance someone's political agenda (we can answer a law & ethics question without bring in things like liberal judges v. conservative judges, it does not help the analysis one bit), and finally, an opinion that has no explanation (would it kill you to give a reason for your opinion, something must have prompted you to think the way you think).
I see opposing views all the time and that is the nature of the law. You can't have a case with just one party and one point of view. We can discuss anything, but it's a bit hard when the person doesn't even know the law OR at least take the time to research it before they decide to give their opinion.
For example, I can ask a question about the infamous McDonald's coffee case and I bet I will get answers like "she should not have gotten a dime for burning her tongue." That's clearly wrong (and deserves a TD) if you have read or heard of the facts of the case. She did not just burn her tongue, she had third-degree burn to her groin area, painful, eh?
2007-12-24 03:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the thumbs down mechanism is available to everyone on Y/A, responsible or not. It used to be available for questions and was much abused then, as people thought of it as a mechanism for cheering or jeering the questioner. Some people have admitted using it indiscriminately just to annoy people. We can't change human nature.
You'd be surprised how far this tendency goes. I have heard of people employed as legal advisers at a very high level getting into trouble for giving correct advice to their bosses when this did not tally with what the bosses wanted to do. A lot of people like to employ legal yes men and women who will concur with what they want. It is not surprising, therefore, that Y/A participants should indicate annoyance with what doesn't happen to suit them!
2007-12-24 03:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I concur. In any category 75 people can answer a question and the person posts the same question again hoping for that one person will validate what they think.
Answers shows that you can explain even as if they were face to face and they just don't get it or are unable to think outside of the box. That translate to the TD. No thumbs down needed if you post an opinion yourself.
2007-12-24 03:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times when people ask for advice on any type of message board or forum, they actually want confirmation, not advice.
I don't agree with that, but unfortunately, it's true. I've been on tons of messages boards where people get sooo defensive when you disagree with them.
As far as YA goes, it's not just a problem on the Law and Ethics board... it's widespread. I've posted 100% correct answers and still got thumbs down. I just ignore it.
2007-12-24 04:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Olivia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, that is the case. But usually, I'm just a wishful thinker with good intentions ♥.blondy
2016-04-10 23:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find that time and time again people ask advice hoping it will agree with what they want to do. If it does not they will reject it. it is the perversity of human nature. Most people on this actually know the right thing to do, it's just that they are tempted to do the wrong thing and are looking for some justification
2007-12-24 05:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the old adage of " the truth often hurts " a lot of questions of the legal kind , the asker is grasping for an easy way out , and unfortunately there are plenty here willing to to boost their hopes with false information.
2007-12-24 01:12:03 · answer #8 · answered by Max Power says relax 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That stupid thumbs up/down is mainly used by fat, ugly pimple faced boys who can't get a girl and can't get a date, so they haunt Answers giving thumbs down to all the questions... they are harmless and simple minded... so just ignore them.
2007-12-24 01:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are legions of saddos out there who do that as a matter of principle, they get a meagre sense of satisfaction out if it. It's all they can manage in life. Shame, really . . . .
2007-12-24 02:36:59 · answer #10 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋