I don't think that the hard questions get fewer answers, and easier questions more responses. I think that there is something else at play. What do you think??
125440
I think that some questions stir something inside of us.Some questions are controversial,while others are not.Some questions are easily answered while others are answered by text book explanations.Hmmmm I wonder how many answers this question will get?
7123
Indeed, sometimes two or more answers are really good, offering two or more different views, which brings additional knowledge to the user. In such cases, I would definitely wish to give more than one best answer, because both have put in an effort which needs to be appreciated.
161886
I've wondered about that myself too.  If I see people have answered the way I would have I don't bother to answer unless I have something specific to add or comment on.  But sometimes I'm like "questioner" who doesn't read other responses before answering.  (although this time I obviously did)!  Also I think sometimes when you're "on a roll" it is hard to stop, it becomes addictive to just keep answering questions whether others have answered or not!\nBut when 10 people write the same thing, I would also say it's just for points.
617236
Not typing their answers clearly and making sure their question is actually READABLE, and understandable.\nI have skipped MANY question, simply because it's not clear what the questionis even about!\nIf they just took the time to think about and read their questions before they post them, to make sure others will understand it, I'm sure there'd be a LOT more replies.
254930
well, we do get something in return like when we ask, when we answerer's different opinion and ours might be wrong and when we vote for an undecided question. But i think most likely people come here because they are bored or lazy to do work or want to lough, that's why silly question gets more answer than a real question simply because we're not in the state of mind to think
31927
It depends on what time of day you post.  If you post in the morning or afternoon a lot of times you'll get better answers.  Also, some people try to get stuff in really fast to get points.  The more thought out answers take time to write so they end up after the quick ones.
109185
I agree. Maybe some people would put a little more thought into their answers then.
30016
That's a good question.  I've answered questions that seemed perfectly serious and more or less a call for information that later end up deleted.  Then again, there's never a shortage of questions with fairly crass subject matter that never goes away.  I think that because the mods are human, whether a question stays or goes depends on who reviews it.
484296
it's like that because you aren't giving 100% when you answer. you need to step it up. I am not amused by this. Consider this your warning. that is all.
305282
i disagree with you.\nthe asker just simply doesn't WANT to choose. maybe they want to see more opinions from others on which answer is ideal. or when all the answers are the same... how do you choose...? just let the community choose. it also helps people learn because they can vote on things that they might not have been aware of.\n\n\ni agree partly that when my answers are chosen by the asker i feel a little better about myself but i don't think you should be bothered by those who put them up for voting. \n\nthats just my opinion. im not trying to be rude and arguementative but i just find that i have a different feeling towards this situation. i hope you can see where i'm coming from.
12779
It depends on your question. Certain questions have standard answers - which can be answered without much effort. Even if people are not aware of the right answer a simple browsing might be sufficient. Whereas the other questions for which you normally dont receive any answers really require some serious thinking. A lot of reading is required & further some really logical thinking will also be involved. Many are trying to answer as much questions as possible in the shortest time. I feel many of them are not ready to spend so much time answering a single question - where they could have answered at least a dozen!
418615
That depends...some answers are easy and others need a real thoughful answer.  Some questions come to me easily if there's something I'm really wondering about.  It takes a bit more thought to come up with a question just for the sake of entertainment purposes.  I don't know how some people can rattle off question after question...some have 2 pages of open questions.
199837
I agree with you. \nSo many times have i seen great answers not being picked because the person asking the question. \nOnly wanted a certain answer or he/she had sidekicks who he/she preferred to give the points to. \nWell now i don't know about improving it when even yahoo cant or wont do anything about it. \nyes there is some comparison to democracy.
312512
Look at from the other angle.\nAll these days they were not\neven asking any questions.\nAt least this site has provided\nthem an opportunity to express.\nThey have transformed from Silent\nmode to (Some)Question mode.Next\nhaving realized the potential of\nthis mode,they will ask right questions\nand you can give right answer,Till then...
220662
I totally agree with you. Many a times, serious, genuine questions get no responses at all or get answers like 'sorry, I don't know'. Ask a silly question and within minutes you'll receive hords of silly answers.\nApparently, people are using this site, not for getting answers to questions, but to have some fun.\nMost of my questions do go unanswered. But, I wouldn't say the whole system has deteriorated as I'm still managing to get some decent, appropraite answers to some of my queries. I guess what has happened was inevitable.
454124
When you run out of points then you can't ask any more questions. But don't worry, you can easily gain points by answering other people's questions.\n\nAs for the level going down... I'm not sure. You'll have to try it and find out!
646276
Your question bugs me...I was preparing a list of all the possible reasons idiots answer with a non-answer, like "I don't know" and "Read the Bible." (these are two of the more popular answers here, illustrating tremendous depth of knowledge and thought). I especially like the "answers" that many questions get in the very specific catagories. Someone will write an effective question, and I see the answers, "I hate gay people," or "Geez, ugg!.  And I especially like the advice given those who are having marital problems. Of these answers, "Divorce him/her" seems to be the number one sage advice given. And of course, there are the math problems where 50 people will give the same answer. (Once is never enough???) Well, I seem to have answered this question with a Non-answer...see how far I have come, congratulations are due me...pat, pat, pat.