why do most of the answers read like the same lame, college prof. dribble,relative thinking with no opinion?
347693
Because, that's what my colage (sic) profesire (sic) told me to say about that subject that I have no real world knowledge about.
545268
Some people just wan tthe 2pts and others scale their answers to match the stupidity of the questions (and there really are stupid questions).\n\nI try to answer questions with accurate, complete and hopefully helpful answers if they are in my fields of study. \n\nBut sometimes I am in there with the 'matching stupidity' approach.
1168624
It's actually quite surprising that many people wonder about the same things. Also, sometimes it's good to post a situation and get different opinions on the same issue.  It gives you a look from the outside looking in
1065126
First of all, if you are interested in debating with scholars, what are you doing posting questions on yahoo? Second, maybe the reason scholars act like you are insulting is because you come across as a very insulting person. The way in which you word things suggests that you are overly aggressive and have something to prove. Instead of trying to prove a point and argue with people you consider your colleagues, why don't you try to have an open minded discussion? Honey attracts more flies than vinegar. Knowledge itself does no good unless you can share it, and with your condescending attitude no one is going to want to listen to you.
412699
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.
237015
how stupid ? yopure supposed to answer in a thorough way asshole..\neat a load of shit
938615
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
1155731
Thank you!! I'm with you on that one. I keep correcting people's questions instead of actually answering them. Just goes to show how apathetic some people are
583629
Pretty much all of the questions in science & mathematics and History seem like they're from students, I think. The questions they write sound contrived, like they were written in a textbook or on a sheet of paper.
1162077
If you look closely you'll notice that it's only one person asking the same question with different wording each time.  That person isn't looking for an answer -- they're just looking to push their socio/political viewpoint.
103726
Believe it or not, it's still a vast improvement over the drivel that was regularly being posted in here as little as two weeks ago. As the novelty continues to wear off, things will get better.\n\nBut, I must agree with you about the apparent level of schooling (or lack thereof) exhibited in a number of the questions. I don't think it is so much an issue of intelligence as it is apathy and a bit of laziness.
188435
Some people just don't get it!  I guess they were never taught respect for anything.  I think sometimes people don't realize the power of "words".  They may think they are writing something really clever, and funny, when actually what they write can be very offensive or hurt-full to the person asking the question.  I don't understand why some people feel the need to just answer "any" question regardless if they have an educated answer, or not.  The entire Yahoo Answers thing was set up to help people find solutions to their problems, not as a "playground"  I'm not saying that all answers should be cut, and dry.  Humor always has it's place, as long as it lends it's self to a quality answer.
102821
Yes i believe so. I have found that in posting certain controversial, debatable issues, the majority of the responses I have received have been either opinions in the form of absolute truth with no backup or 'witty' one-liners aimed at one-upping me in an attempt to make me look stupid. Pretty disappointing.
352815
This type of 'mental gibberish' is very indicative of the fundamental problems in the academic world of education.  Better to ask 'hard' questions that require real research, real thinking, and real opportunity for rational critiquing.  This type of question is sadly pathetic. It explains why American school children can't think, can't perform basic math, and are totally afraid of anything labeled 'science'.  But... they sure 'feel good about themselves' and 'their opinions'!
329062
You are not alone in noticing this.  There have been several comments about it.  I even wrote one.  I don't understand what the deal is.  Are they on something?  Are they really young?  Are they from another country?  Or are they just illiterate?  Who knows, but it's really annoying.
706361
no--I am too.  Even when I ask them not to answer if they don't have time to read the entire thing.  It is clear they haven't as they answer immediately without enough time to have read it and the answer shows they just read a little.\n\n I hate it as I am very wordy and spent over an hour a lot on many answers. ..even two hours before.  By the time it is posted everyone is gone and noone reads it (once in a while the poster does)..  I always read all the answers and questions (except in abour 1 or 2% when they post an extremely long paste and copy..but if they write it, I read it.
572542
I think Yahoo! Answers is accidentally creating a new generation of lazy kids. It seems that they would rather play video games or text message their friends than write their term papers. However, I think it is good if someone needs something explained to them but I don't think the answers should just be given to them. These kids need to learn.