do they think that they're funny? they need to stop being such asses and if the want the points then they need to answer the questions not be smart asses and reply with something like "will you go out with me" these people might actually need the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I resent the accusation.  I always try to answer questions to the best of my abilities, if it's a serious question, that is.  Some questions just beg to be answered in a funny manner.  Read through my answers and let me know what you think.
155194
It depends on which side of the coin they are some are here just to kill time and get out their boredom indeed may not take things seriously , I would say just like there are answers like those there are questions who merely deserve nothing but those answers,Lots of ppl don´t even read the details, or read just so fast to move onto the next question  to gain 2 more points that completely missunderstand it.Some ppl have missed the main purpouse of this website by just wanting to gain points so is life huh? =)
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Yes, every once and a while you will see some random statements on the question board directed at someones response. Ive looked back at a few profiles and followed their questions and sure enough some jerk was answering every question with horrid comments. The good thing is that I think the Yahoo Answers Team is on the case. I know that if I see any more of them they will get filed for abuse before this gets so bad that Yahoo has to push a bunch of restrictions on the rest of us to control a few twisted morons. Check out the letter board, there are some interesting comments on there. Great Question you definitely hit the nail on the head with the tolerance. You shouldn't be beaten up at every turn for you opinion. Best Wishes! J
652250
Yes. that might be true. Some people are too serious to answer those funny questions and they must be those that either get offended or something else they dont like or it could be because as you said because theyre not humourous.
289683
make a person smile a couple of times, laugh a couple of times and you throw thier receptivity switch in thier personallity to the on position. with this done just deliver the question as if it was something that you needed thier personal advice on and most people will divulge almost anything. they may shoot it straight from the hip or the more shy will give it as a "third" person or "hyperthetical" scenario but we can all read between those lines lol ;o)
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I think they want to see if they'll get banned or something. Also, it's hard to respond to them...they can act foolish with almost no reprecussions.
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To some, misery loves company and if they can bring someone down they feel they have made an accomplishment.  Mind you, some answers may come off as sarcastic and may have indeed been meant by the answerer as witty or even cute.  Unfortunately it isn't always this way.  There will always be someone who has something to say and often it makes them feel better about themselves if they think they have lowered someone else's self esteem.\n\nIt doesn't make it morally right but Freedom of Speech has given the right of way to even those who interpret little or no thought into what they say.
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sometimes people haven't been trained to be polite and other times people use the net to be asses because they know here they can be the opposite of what hey are. They may be using this forum to vent or suffer from low self esteem. Eveyone's not like that sweetie.....keep hope alive!!
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once again if we just stop acknowledging their stupid questions and remarks they will sooner or later stop! they only do it because they know that it bothers some of us and we respond to their ignorance. Just stop responding and they will get tired and go away
513051
thats a very good point which i might be able to elaborate on\n\nif you look at these peoples questions   most of them dont actually tell any jokes, they just seem to have heard them all and slate the rest,  makes you wonder why someone will write something on a joke that is so old instead of just flicking to the next
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ok your on here asking questions, you expect an answer, so ppl are trying to be nice and give you advice. Maybe you should refrain from asking question since all those that are trying to help you are in return being referred to as hoe's! The object of this is to recieve points is it not I am sure when ppl answer your shit they are think damn what a waste of space!
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Too darned right Grumpy. We've just got to admit it they're crap and haven't got a clue what's in front of them.\nBut then again they're probably eyeing up the latest 'hunk' rather than doing their job!
612367
They fail to understand it's meant to be fun!!!!! \nThey should just take a chill pill and enjoy themselves!!!!!
329164
lol please keep these fools in a reality check, they need it. if it is mean to speak your mind and ask questions that are of an honest nature then be my guest and keep up the good work. some of these nutts take a person's opinion to the very depth of their soul, like a total strangers one thought or opinion is the only esteem crushing matter in the world. mean, no just human and honest!@
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There are innumerous people in this site that pass judgement, why they come no one really knows. So while it may seem a little silly sometimes you need to put in a disclaimer i.e. note that you're not asking to challenge but for information or to have an intellectual discussion hopefully that should minimise the backlash, but then again everyone likes to have a bitch.\n\nLuck!
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I understand what you mean, they can be annoying. Some of them are quite clever though and amusing. It is hard but just ignore them if you do not like it. Only answer the intelligent questions...lol...
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Sounds like a good idea to me. Some of the answers I have received are painfully lame or constitute gaming for points. I think this is a real problem in the Singles/Dating forum and rather just an annoyance in this one. The worst offenders are afraid big words like Etiquette, I suppose.\n\nAt the very least, we should be able to hide answers so we don't have to read them every time we go back to the question. Let others read them, if they want to, but allow the askers to choose not to see them.