i cant figure it out, it gets to where it is the same thing over and over,but yet every once in awhile someone actually askes a sensible question.does anyone know why we torture ourselves by reading all these questions?
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something to do ie; study the human animal in all his or her glory or madness as the case may be.
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Yeah, thumbs up dude! Wooohooooo! XD\n\nIt's because everyone has mysteries they need answers to. For years, we've been forced to keep these questions at the back of our minds, repressing them, because there's no one we know who can answer the questions. But the mysteries keep adding up, into this giant pile.\n\nAnd then Yahoo! Answers came. It's like this genius, the possible combined brains of "everyone in the world". Now, couldn't someone in the world just have the answer to my question? That curiosity is addictive, plus, when you try it, you actually *do* get good answers, so the reward is also addictive.\n\nTrust me, I've only been up here a couple of days, and my question stockpile is *HUGE*. So... I need some answers people! Put on your thinking caps! NOW!!!\n\nBTW, *are* there any sites like Y!A out there? ^_^ I don't think so...
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Why do you keep asking the same question when it's already been answered?
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haha I asked the same question but about fundalmental christians.  For someone trying to figure out my own sprituality I find both sides rather annoying and superfical.  I think the reason both Atheists and Fundalmentals are on here so much is because their point of view is very simple to give a easy answer.  Beleive and don't question for the fundalmentals and don't beleive at all for the Atheists.  To answer many of the deep questions posted on here a lot of thought has to go into those answers.  Even with lots of thought, a good answer is hard to communicate.  Whole books have been written to answer some of these questions.  So it only appears to be narrow minded people in the population but in fact its just easier for them to give their narrow minded answers because to them everything is black and white
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I agree with you in a way.. some people ask really silly and often stupid questions. And then the serious questions go unanswered. Kinda sad and in my opinion defeats the point. I honestly dont know of a site that does this though. If you find it let me know.
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I think so, Homeless.  I read each and every answer, both the serious and humorous ones.  I have seen you posting some answers to my questions and I did read them.  While some questions are clearly asked for entertainment purposes (puzzles, jokes, parodies) and some are just a way to vent (I avoid the latter), we are free to pick and choose those questions we find interesting and entertaining.   And I do answer questions if I feel I can be of some help.  \n\nYesterday, I had several questions where I wanted to pick the answers that made me laugh, but I didn't.  I chose those who gave the best answer to my question as asked.  So just answer those questions you want to answer, be serious or not (depending on how you feel), and remember there are all different kinds of people posting here for a myriad of reasons.\n\n*I did get the title of a book that sounds interesting.*
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It's called trolling. Trying to provoke an argument or stir controversy.\n\nPeople are posing these 'questions' as a thinly disguised way to make political statements, usually highly disputed ones. They only listen to people who already agree with them, and it's pretty much wasted effort for anyone else to respond. If you notice, it's also usually the same people posting the same questions over and over.
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I answer as many questions as I can thoughtfully, cogently, and with the goal of helping the asker resolve the problem or question, and/or with the goal of pointing out to them that there are flaws in their reasoning.  This is my 235th answer, and none of them have been silly or to "get points."  However, I see quite a few silly questions out there.  I think that it's perhaps because each of us is here participating in Y! Answers for different reasons--some merely for entertainment, and others so that they can have the opportunity to interact with others.
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It's annoying cause you'd think they'd just read other questions like it. I mean when you ask a question, it lists other questions like yours right under the box you're typing in. You'd think they have enough sense in their heads (even if they are teenagers) to just click on the other questions and read what advice they're giving there. No, they have to make users retype the advice. I've just learned that there's nothing you can do to stop the 200 questions that are asked like this a day. So I just put the link to another question like it in my answer...and still get my two points :D. If they want to be stupid enough and not look at similar questions, I'll keep sending them to where they can look for themselves, while trying to be nice about it. When all I want to say is "Look at all these other questions and answers you f*cking stupid pinhead!!" :D
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Hide a duck in their explanation? I don't know if that's a metaphor or what but I have to say, never heard that one before! Lol. Anyway, I think it's just laziness why people don't read all the details. They want to be the first to answer, even if it means missing some important details in the process. Doesn't make much sense considering it would make their answer better if they read the whole question, but that's just the impression I got. Reading isn't all that hard - all you have to do is move your eyes, and take in the information. More people should try it lol.
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Yes I answer the same peoples questions regularly, and I answer questions of people who have answered mine. I think it's good to find an asker who you like and want to answer all of their questions, it means you find the questions good, interesting or just plain silly! I do look at certain peoples profiles, and I sometimes contact people too.\n\nThis is weird though, I was thinking of asking this exact same question!!!! You're in my head too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WHO ASKS?? MANY.\nwe sometimes get these crazy ideas in our heads that we wonder " Am I the ONLY person who thinks about this, this way?????" Then you ask a question and wait for somone to agree to your point of view.
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I know! Tell me about it. \n\nSorry Colin. But you do give many one-liners. You need to give more detailed well thought out answers. And sometimes you just copy others answers. That is not fair at all.\n\nAnd you have so many best answers too. Noo fair, no fair.\n\nI agree. Although on occasion I read some good answers by him. \n\n\nBTW: Are you reading my mind or something---I was thinking about this yesterday.\n\n\nP.S. How did he make it to the 6th Level????
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Why do people lie here?  Any one here can view other posters Q&A.  I personally try to read a persons previous Q&A before I answer a question.  I have found that some are at best inconsitant.  Why?
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I blame boredom. I think sometimes people just post questions on here to see if people will answer them - its a form of entertainment I guess. Whats equally annoying are the stupid responses people leave to questions! Like when people say "I don't know" or "I'm not sure" or "that's a tough one" I mean, if you can't be bothered to answer a question properly why the hell are you on Yahoo answers!
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I always think that asking questions opens the cracks that are in our own faiths and beliefs. Its like going through Microsoft Word with Spell-Checker. You find lots of mistakes and you feel bad. But at the end, you feel better because the end product is polished and structurly sound. Its the same with asking questions that challenge us.
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I often find myself wondering the same thing. \n\nI guess a lot of people take themselves too seriously.