Did you notice that when a question requires either a yes or no answer, the person answering usually hesitates to say the actual word yes.  They may compromise and say maybe, or sometimes.  When the answer is no, they don't usually hesitate.  Try it and see...get back to me.    \n\nYes/No
204234
What do you mean by a straight answer?  Do you want only yes or no, or do you want an explaination as well.  Maybe I shouldn't have typed all this.  Shit, can I start over?
179111
People get enthusiastic about talking about their faith, or talking about an issue that seems to involve their set of beliefs. It just so happens God is a hot topic, espeically on these boards. Part of the problem may be (and i have to admit i dont know what your questions were) no feels they know enough to answer your questions. Much like most people on here id imagine, i try and answer questions that i think i can have some benefit to the asker. If your questions were either too specific or about an area no one felt comfortable answering (other than the wiki paste) then that might be why.
91957
They probably do not want too many questions and answers in their system, as it may slow it down. Also, they don't want people making many pointless questions or answers.
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Did it ever occur to you that they may not have the actual answer ......or they simply do not understand the question. \n\nI was always told at a very early age that if you need  answers to a very important question...you go to people you trust or licensed professionals that are paid to answer questions.\n\nI would not take any of these responses on 'Yahoo Answers' to heart. I mearly regard them as suggestions or helpful hints........And that is all.
450048
Since the "If" part isn't true, it nulls the rest of the question. Some people may not have caught it the first time around because they may not now how to multiply correctly without electronic help.
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.
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He could be trying to say no in a nice way.  (Sorry!!!)  I had the same thing happen to me.  I asked a guy out and he said we would...sometime.  Next thing I know, he's "kinda got a girlfriend".\nGuys are jerks when they try to be nice.
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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.
293119
If you have to ask us for an answer then you're not ready to answer "yes".
61618
I don't know what your question is asking? Try adding more words to it so it can make sense.
84726
Questions that are "unsuitable" in Yahoo! Answers sometimes get deleted while you are attempting to answer. Then you'll get that message.\nI tried to respond to a strange question and it "disappeared" and the askers account was suspended.\n\nHope that helps.
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I know what you mean. Sometimes they don't even answer the question. If your going to answer, then read what the person said or move on. Some people just don't have the patience to read it all, that is ok then there are hundreds of other questions with not much to read.
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Often, especially in "Society & Culture", the person isn't really asking a question.  They are going to pick whoever agrees with their pre-determined answer.  So even when your answer is actually "best", it doesn't get picked.  Sometimes upsetting, though, I agree.  If it is a really ridiculous case, I'll usually leave a comment.
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You make a really good point! The majority of us say we're fine even if we're not. And I think we ask because it's polite and it starts a conversation off (if you just said 'hello' it's pretty closed isn't it? 'how are you' furthers the conversation).
500521
It depends on the question. I only answer if I feel I can offer some valid information or insight.  I will not answer a question that is really ridiculous (as so many are).  I do not answer question so I can get more points (haven't quite figured out what the points are for anyway).  I think that answers should offer more than a "yes" or "no".  If I agree with someones answer I may tell the questioner why.  Some do have better answers.  I have found that most of the questions being asked are subjective.  I may give a thumbs up to someone who has a valid point, but will only give a thumbs down if some one provieds an answer that is extremely biased and ignorant of the subject.
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I don't think that's the best approach. If somebody asks you a question you're unsure of, just say, "I don't know" or "I'm not sure". It's OK to do that. If you try to evade it and skip it, the other person will think you like to run away instead of responding to a situation in some way. Evading and skipping isn't something one can normally achieve without letting away telltale signs.
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its because of thier STUPID QUESTIONS\n\nand eventually the answers will also be rude...\n\nbut if you ask a good question then answers will be OKAY..