why are so many people answering stupid questions.?
144788
1 stupid question + 1 stupid answer = 2 points\n\nThank you for the 2 points!
1171698
There are a lot of younger ones on here that do not have the knowledge or experience to answer those kinds of question.  I have found some people here that do have the expertise for that type of question, just that they don't have the time to be on here a lot so many good question get little or no response.
1119244
I've always heard there is no such thing as a stupid question. Maybe some people ask something that seems stupid to you because you already know it, but remember at some point you did not know the answer.\n\nSome questions on here that seem to be stupid are people just having fun or being funny or whatever.
899855
I feel your pain on the issue.\n\nI think a lot of the problem is revolving around the fact that 90% of the people here asking questions are just attempting to start an arguement or cause drama. Which, is not hard to accomplish since 90% of the people answering these questions aren't in it to solve a problem for someone, but to state their own belief only for the purpose of attempting to over-power someone else's belief or establish that they are correct, and only they.\n\nIgnore it. There's nothing you can do to change this. It's a matter of battling stupidity.
885588
because people are fucking stupid........or magic......
200556
Stupid questions (such as this one) are asked repeatedly because the person asking wants attention. Basically their 15 minutes of fame. Giving them some sort of euphoric "High" when they see all the answers they receive.\n\nAsking a question costs you 5 points, so points would not be the motivation for asking a question.\n\nPeople answer the stupid questions ( and by the way, it's a crock that there is no such thing as a stupid question) because they get a feeling of superiority over the asker of the stupid question and they also enjoy their little bit of fame and attention. Some people DO answer the questions just for the 2 points and the possibility of getting chosen as the best and receiving 10 more points. They can then get up to 50 points more if people rate their best answer as the best.\nThe extra points allow them to move to higher levels and they are then able to Ask, Answer, Comment, Rate and Vote for more questions. \n\nThere are some people that answer the questions to be helpful. I try to answer serious questions to the best of my ability. It makes me happy to think that I may have helped another person with their problem. \n\nSilly, funny, rude or stupid questions....I answer them the way they should be answered. =-)
8680
There is no such thing as a stupid question just stupid people.  Or to get more points
760897
There are no stupid questions, just stupid people asking questions.
96909
I share your frustrations. I think it is an utter waste of webspace when people ask stupid questions when they can easily google the answers themselves.  Some questions are just intended to flame bigotry and hatred between users but most appalling of all is that it is a testament to the level of ignorance and intolerance we all experience today.
316175
Makes me think there are alot of stupid people out there. Just look at some of the questions.
590783
Well, not everyone is stupid, even those who answer 'seriously'. You see, we all come here for our own purpose. For you, you're willing to give up 3 DAYS of your life trying to offend people or seem stupid...at least that's what you claim.\n\nMyself, the reason I come here is to be practice communication skills, respond objectively, and rise above all offensive questions with a kind response, treating everyone here with complete respect. I think I usually succeed, and I hope you've succeeded in your quest as well.
419220
So many stupid people.
595605
Dumb people from lala land are scared of being ripped off and have a lot of questions.\n\nMaybe we can find someone who is wise enough to act as the answers judge and act to banish the boring and tedious among the questioners.
1084644
Why you ask such stupid question, like this!!!!!\nANSWER!!!!
314814
it depends on the person as to which subject to discuss.  some people just get on here to waste time and ask pointless questions for the heck of it. others are seroius about what they ask and need serious answers.  i still dont understand why there are still those that put stupid remarks like "i dont know" for answers to important questions. it frusterates me but what can you do?
768240
I agree with you.  Many of the people asking questions are not what you would call intelligent. They are minimally educated and haven't got a clue about spelling, punctuation and grammar. They don't even have enough intelligence to realise how important good spelling is.
300497
Because people are stupid.