when i ask a guestion i sometimes get smartass answers , WHY?
138823
I'd have to say that answers are dependent on interpretation of intent.  If one perceives the question to be smart-ass, that is usually the tone of answer received.\nThen too... some just believe themselves superior and can't resist presenting a condescending attitude.
550426
I don't know\n\nSorry sometimes I can't help myself from being a smart ***.  \n\nI'm getting the impression that sometimes for some people that is their opinion- Scary.  \n\nI think for the most part people just feel compelled to answer a question, even if they have no idea on how to answer.  The reason I say this is because I'm guilty of this all too often and maybe there are other people who are just like me.
372137
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...
361650
You rock,ME\nAnd yes you sound like all these idiots who dont have a clue about nothin.\nBut sinse you posted this question you obviously have some sort of a clue.\nAnd a sense of humor LOL.\nYou rock,ME YEA GOOOOOOOOOOO ME
46570
Well being a smartypants in my opinion is someone who answers questions in silly ways and that is usually flirting so I would say he is intereted. If this guy is just spouting out knowledge, that would be a know it all and it could mean he is interested but very insecure.. Try to get his to unwind a little and you may find out more
382615
ITS GOOD FOR A LAUGH. HELL,I MIGHT EVEN LEARN A THING OR TWO. MOSTLY FOR LAUGHS THOUGH. I MEAN REALLY,SOME OF THESE ANSWERS ALMOST MAKE ME PISS IN MY PANTS.
283713
Yeah, I hate that too!  I answer some pretty profound questions, and try to come across as all erudite and stuff, and then sometimes I'll ask a really unenlightened (read: dumb) question and realize it afterwards.
481537
Not at all. I only answer questions I'm interested in, and ones I feel like I have something to contribute.  Even when I answer sarcastically, or argue unpleasantly, it's still input of who I am.  Good question, though.
130670
because...you are dumb? Or maybe..because too cool. :D
595498
yep///its called reading stupid questions syndrome..lol
337780
You are certainly are a little touchy.  Many people took time to give you good answers full of information and instead of thanking them, you got all pissy about one or two you didn't like.  As to the MYOB you ended up with, you madeit everyone's business when you asked the question.
142033
ask one of them to ask the other and tell me what the other told him exactly. in both cases I'll get the wrong answer and then i do the opposite
119387
coz many ask stupid nonesense qeustions.......like u....can u not figure out the answer by ur self????\ni think u now already the answer,,,,,,u just want to be stupid like them......
594520
yes, it happened to me too. Stupid dogmatic, close-minded jerks do that sometimes.
221862
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.
662013
because there are those who feel that by answering a question with a smart rude remark that they will prove some point. Normally they are trying to show off in front of other's and cannot gain attention so they use this format where they can be heard and not ignored as they normally are in public.
222270
I'm not sure. Maybe they want to make their answer more personal like they are really talking to the person whose question they're answering or maybe they are so used to talking to people like that in real life that it's just a habit.