Because on the immaturity of some members of this forum, Should hot topics like religion, politics be removed?
142094
Sometimes immature questions lead to mature discussions. \n\nI've found that although some people on here can be awfully immature, you can find so many others who actually have something worthwhile to say. I think keeping religion and politics on here is a must, nevertheless, people will continue to ask religious and political questions--- but just have no where to put them. \n\nThey may be 'hot buttons' or some such, but they are some of the biggest and most necessary topics to discuss, it would be doing a disservice to everyone to remove the categories simply because of a few morons who add nothing to the forum. I think it's helped out a lot of people who find solace in others who have the same ideals, or others who have good advice for them to get through a tough time or understand a certian verse a little better. And although there is a lot of hatred around here, just think that maybe one person will change their mind because of something someone else said (although unlikely haha). I'm just out here to be the logical, unbelieving voice in a sea of very religious people. And if I can make just one person realize that atheisim is just as viable a choice as Christianity, Islam, what have you, then I've done my job. And if I can help stick up for the Muslims or whomever else continuously being put down by ignorant or misled people, then I feel that I have done some service. \n\nIt's a necessary evil to trudge through the junk to get to the real jewels of the forum, but that can be said for everything. Let's not get rid of something only because we're afraid it may offend someone. :)
876036
I agree with you.  These forums are misused by people who just because they dont like someones answer or question, its reported.  And I think Yahoo should check over the reports more carefully before just removing the contents without just cause.\n\nI also dont think people should be allowed to go through other peoples questions and answers that have already been resolved from weeks ago, and report them to be spiteful,  thats just plain immature and petty, when people do that.
688168
I like a healthy debate. Although i agree that the childishness is annoying. I just ignore those and report the obscene or insulting. I would highly recommend others do the same. When the adolescents post the crude questions, I would highly recommend the more mature of us just ignore and report accordingly. Do not give them the satisfaction of an answer.
328756
firstly,no one knows anybody here.secondly this a place where you can either be yourself or pretend.you can speak your mind without anybody debating or arguing  with you on any issue.you can unload all your frustrations too.i think its great,quite healthy to let off some steam.also,it keeps entertained,some of these questions are whacky and some are educational.take your pick.
58437
I suppose so.  I find it hard to comprehend why.  A moderated forum is designed so a discussion can unfold without fear of being treated unfairly.\n\nPerhaps you should just start a blog and rant to your heart's content about any and everything you feel needs to be said.  It might be a healthy outlet for you.
834671
the "why" is truly this--to rile up the other side. people can't get attention for actual skills & personality, so they choose to become the irritants of society--and it seems they all congregate here. i don't even know why i am on this stupid site, all it is anymore is a place for atheists & christians to exchange insults and for democrats and republicans to vent. what a suckfest.
990154
Yahoo, does not seem to have a very good position on what can be ask, I am a Bush basher, ( I have my own reasons) I have had questions removed for what I felt was no reason. I have seen Bush supporters get the same treatment, but maybe because this whole thing is fairly new. I think if somebody reports a question or an answer it is automatically removed. It is like I wrote to them, just because someone does not agree with your answer should not be reason to remove it. Unless it is profane or truly objectionable they should leave it alone. All I get for an answer is a link to their policy. So I don't know. You should have had every right to ask that question freely and I should have the same right to answer it.
74132
Not really.  This is not a discussion group.  Everyone gets a fair shake to post their opinion.  I think when you ask the question you are kind of like the moderator and have to rise up above the fray.  The best you can do is make your question very provocative.
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ppl should respect each other, if they are not showing your religion respect then they dont deserve your respect\n\ntraditionally, most internet messageboards have 'trolls' or people who feed off attention and usually of any kind (negative or postive)\n\nthe people doing this are the 'troll's of yahoo answers and there is a general saying on internet messageboards\n\ndont feed the trolls,\n\n then they will get bored and give up
614749
Why are you trying to sow dissent here?  There are people on here trying to keep it less like a battlefield and more like a place for important questions on faith, and questions like this don't help.
325970
Maybe its political correctness.  They dont want to post a controversial question that will make some some people angry on the home page of what they want to be a reputable website.
638938
There is the religion and spirituality section, a lot of people rant there...
689492
You have a point many talk out of foolish reasoning, shouting silly opinions and put down logic. It is very bad manners and bad behavior. And it seems many accept this. I suppose since yahoo is so open -with so many that those who have sense can not ignore them-like on other boards. This would not be tolerated on the more educated boards. On others they would have some of their post removed and others would ignore them. That is why they come here-their ill manners and bad behavior can be shown here more. Too bad too because it would help them to associate with more educated people.\n\nThanks for the chance to talk reasonable with someone. I will look forward to more of your post.
986529
Oh yes, most definitely.  I believe they use these forums to preach their propaganda.  Because lets face it, no one really knows who or where we are.   We just work on faith that others here are honest.  But if you notice how questions here are formulated and repetitively asked, I have no doubt this is used as a sounding board.
844414
I'm with ya!  This forum can be great fun and interesting, other times very mean and bizarre.  We could all probably get alot more out of it by sticking to debating ideology, rather than personal attacks.  Glad you noticed and asked this question!
808411
Amen!  All the personal attacks and vendettas are stupid, and most people dont care about them one bit.  Its ok to argue about politicians, its not ok to sit around arguing about Y answers users.  Thats just a waste of space
896950
To come to this forum and annoy people.