I think it is cool to be nice :-)  Why do some people like to hurt others' feelings on yahoo answers site?
201831
I agree with you 100%.  I am sick of rude people.  I assume they have low self esteem and want to upset others.  Not me...
40691
I just like helping people.  But, for others, if it drives them to provide good answers and participate in (and improve) the community I don't see the harm in it.  It is ashame when I see people answering questions with "I don't know" type answers just to get two points, but that is only because it harms the community and I see this as a great resource.
269283
I have reported someone before... only because they were threatening the person and called that person a name that was completely uncalled for. I myself have been reported for an answer that I posted under Jokes & Riddles... I wrote Yahoo and told them what my answer meant and that I was not against the guidelines, but all I got back was a stupid letter saying that they were happy that I use Yahoo! Answers.. they didn't even read my e-mail. I just wish people would really use their brains... if it's under Jokes & Riddles more than likely everything it is meant to be a joke or a riddle... hence the category name Jokes & Riddles! :)
325499
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.
505053
I agree. I won't be a hypocrite about it, though, because I've been guilty at times, too. However, when someone posts something hateful, it's sometimes so hard to resist the urge to respond!
45566
I really care about how people feel in here. I know that internet sites are usually cold,anoymous places but I dont feel that way here. I dont really care about how many points I earn because I am just here to help. Its not like we actually get anything with those points although it is an added bonus that makes you feel active here. I also come because its one of the better sites with things to do.
652724
This should be a good one. People on Yahoo don't like to be criticized.
585150
No, however most people are sick of people who feel they are so perfect that they possess the right to make comments on all sorts of situations they know nothing about.  At least those who seek out solutions for their own problems are looking for a solution.  \n\nOn the other hand, there is no cure for being as rude and surly as you appear to be.  Hmmm, kinda makes me wonder what your hiding by puitting others down instead of taking care of YOUR OWN business.\n\nThose of you who are offended by such irrelevent disregard for another human being can click on "Report Abuse" to the left of the abusers posted comment.  Scroll down to the catagory "insulting Other Participants", type in your reason for reporting the person, then press "Submit".  \n\nHomestly, do these people have nothing better to do?
580771
I think i'm going to sue Yahoo! Answers - sometimes people on here are mean to me and hurt my feelings.
519658
some people are just miserable and want others to feel the same way.....i try to be frank with my answers, after all they want direct answers, so i try to be as honest as i can...not a nasty person tho....i think it has something to do with, it's not what you read, it's how you read it....hmmmm i don't really know
461751
There are a few people who are only here to be mean.\n\nThere are lots of people here who genuinely want to share their beliefs.\n\nThere are a couple like myself who like to play devil's advocate for both sides.
383844
Yeah some people just have to be rude. I think it's because they have no lives or anything better to do. I mean people on here sometimes ask "questionable" questions, but it's set up as a question and answer forum so people can ask what they want and others can choose what they answer. Personally if I come across a question that is even too "questionable" for me, I continue to scroll rather than provide the asker of the question with some snide remark. So to all the people that think someone is asking a question with an obvious answer or that a persons question is dumb, grow up, that's what we're all here for to ask whatever question we want to get feedback, not your useless, ignorant comments. Quit being such smart alecks, you don't know the background of who is on the other end of the computer asking the question. Stop criticizing grammar and spelling and being so condescending. None of us is perfect. All the best.
350561
I've seen some abusive answers and questions, it's expected due to this online open answer and question forum.  Don't take offense to any answer, people are just sharing their opinions.  Don't give them any of your personal information, be careful and just don't give them the time of day.
593494
It could be for a lot of reasons.  Rude or sarcastic people are everywhere.  Also some questions may appear offensive or attacking to others so they tend to answer back in the way they felt we are asked.  Since we are on the net posting and answering, whether or not the question is serious, we are bound to get all sorts of remarks.  Maybe in most cases it's not so much they felt you or someone else knew them...People may feel that they can be more rude on line because someone does not know them and they can be as much of a @# as they want without having to suffer any consequences such as a fight.
677190
I think a lot of children and teenagers are using this to get a good laugh at someone else's expense...\n\n...and the adults who are being rude on here are REALLY not showing a good example....
27394
I know what you mean by this question so I can answer it without having to be a complete JERK. If you are asking a question to a specific person for instance, people shouldn't get all pissy and tell not to be asking that on Yahoo! Answers. And by the way, I love you sweetheart. Thank you for standing up for me.
157529
Probably because there are some ignorant people out there.  There are some people who genuinely come to "Y Answers", looking for serious answers.  While others view it as an opportunity to ask irrelevant or sometimes disgusting questions.  Therefore, when you have a good number of people being silly and derogatory in their questions, you'll get silly and derogatory responses, and at times those people will spill over onto questions that are quite sincere.  I'm not trying to excuse anyone's behavior. I'm just thinking maybe that's the reason why so many people act so immature on here.  I must admit, though, that it doesn't bother me as much anymore because there are 10 responsible, fun and respectful people for every one of those ignorant ones.