Why do people ask questions to get attention?
142101
I'm with you there!!! Some people get a charge out of controversy I suppose. Others need the attention. There are those few, and I do say FEW who truly don't know any better. Have mercy.
1099619
Some people are here to entertain themselves. Some people are in it for the points, I guess. (Why else would someone answer "I don't know"?) Maybe one of your questions will get picked as a featured question. Then you will get more thoughtful answers. In the meantime, share your own knowledge and help to enhance the intellectual level of this site!
34395
they want to have good questions rather than a lot of bad ones
141843
Why are people always looking for answers to unanswered questions?
17227
To get opinions on things. Or to get answers from people who think they know everything. ^_^ heehee.\n\nEither way, it's fun to see some of the crazy questions (and answers) people ask!
1061639
well, its yes and no....some people ask questions to pass time while others ask questions because they want answers.
571986
He just wants attention. If people wouldn't respond he would stop asking those kind of questions
35488
Yes. I think they do it to keep people from asking idle questions.  If you know it'll cost you a point, most people will refrain from asking things like, "Would you kiss my pet gerbil?" or some other nonsense.
219593
Because they didn't get enough love as children and they are craving attention! Thanks, you're question has given them a small portion of the attention they deserve.
322609
This isn't really the type of question people answer, unless you are trying to figure out the cutest person in showbiz.\n\nUsually the questions are more informational.
209618
Why do you write questions on here that you should probably just be asking to this person face to face?
977205
Well i can tell you that people have no answers and there hoping you can help them with the question and get an answer i mean some people don't even know that there putting up stupid questions or they are trying to be perfect.I mean people might think that the question your asking is stupid (not saying that this question is)\nPeople just wanna have fun asking these questions and just play around.Some people just wanna be pefect.And some people really need help cause their stuck and they have no one too ask that they come to you and ask you cause they think you can help and they can trust some of you.Also to the asker the question is important to them and they really want an answer.And people say yourquestion is a stupid question don't listen too them it's not stupid it's a good piont
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. =-)
671005
because they think its funny, im sure youll get some of those on this question. they just want an easy 2 points, it shows a little something about their personality, like they are lazy, and dont want to take the time to use some of their brainpower.
404758
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.
361901
Because I like people who ask "Why?" We should all ask it a hell of a lot more often!\n      I want to respond to it because I know you are going to read this answer. I have your complete attention at this very moment. Much better than an actual conversation; usually the person you're speaking to is only waiting for you to finish so they can jump in again.
773558
Because inquiring minds want to know!