when questions on here are obviously just a joke,why do some people take them so seriously?
375457
Some people can't take a joke.
877068
Well...I usually only answer the questions that seem serious...but you are right.  Sometimes I get provoked into answering questions that have no point.  All it does is get me angry and hurt my witness.  We need to be careful what we say, and who we bother answering.
1184035
I'm agree with you about your words 'serious questions get serious answers in my book. but stupid questions get stupider answers (with a bit of raunchiness in it) :D'\nbut when serious people ask stupid question gets sarcastic answer, they can get really unhappy bout this and start attacking back at you.
641003
They do it to get attention.  They are also trying to get you to respond/argue, so that they can laugh at you.  It could also be because they don't know you, so they figured acting stupid is ok.  Some people's "stupid questions" may actually be real ones.  That is just what I think.
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Some questions have been posted just to be funny. The world can always use some fun. Life can be far too serious. \n\nOther questions can be poorly written, but seem to present an honest concern.\n\nI'll answer anything that I have decent response for.  Some funny, some serious.
1049743
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.
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I've also seen many inappropriate answers to serious questions...\n\nWhen the question is jovial, jocular or just plain funny you expect some funny answers.  \n\nMany people really have a need when they ask a question.\n\nI believe that those mocking the serious should be tagged as abusers and their answer pool examined for any "redeeming social value,"  if none is found then they should be banned from further answering without a serious review period.\n\nI think anyone can examine a list of peoples answers just by clicking on their nickname as displayed to see if they are just answering to make noise (I like your "disinformation participants" description) or to add to the subject from their vast knowledge, talent, or experiences.\n\nAnother poster said "Sad."  I agree, however, you have to endure some bad to have the good.\n\nA percentage guess?  I'm seeing about 20-40% garbage.  Some intentional, some just ignorance.  It nearly enrages me to hear (read) someone spouting reams of misinformation based on hearsay, wives tales and myth. When someone asks a serious question, they probably want to learn something from the answer--when they ask a funny one, then it's time to engage in some entertaining prose.
348529
Because too many people take things too personally! They think these questions or comments are being directed to themselves for real and feel the need to defend. The truth is they are actually defending themselves TO themselves. Everyone here is just a mirror for the inner conflict that occurs.
586138
i wouldnt say all guys give satirical questions...but most of the times when someone pulls a joke or even an attempt at satire when faced with a question, its usually because they dont want to answer it because they may sound stupid or because they dont want to reveal something...
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Sometimes it is because they really want to know how others can respond to it.  A lot of questions are loaded, but that is because sometimes people have so much that they think on a subject, and that is reflected in their question.  \n\nSometimes someone does it to try to prove a point.  Sometimes it is a rhetorical question meant to bring up a point of weakness in a faith.\n\nThe answerers can shed light on the topic however to all who would read the question.  Perhaps the one asking will not listen to an objective answer, but other readers might.\n\nI think that most questions asked in this forum are sincere, and people are really seeking answers, or seeking to know how other people may answer the same question.
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I think most people ask questions with a sincere desire to find answers to their unresolved problems.  Some ask to be reassured, some to ridicule and some have a preconceived viewpoint and want to be vindicated.  Those people do not consider another point of view and are rather insulting to those who have a different belief.
975154
LOL - I HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!\nHave you ever been called a name because you asked a ridiculous question - that was MEANT to be ridiculous - and people just didn't "get it"?  Happens all the time to me.  Lighten up.  Take some time to go live a life and do this (answer questions) for FUN!\nI had some people in mind when I wrote this...
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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.
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!
88300
No it's not just you, it's alot of immaturity here, just don't bother with those questions if you hate 'em. Think of it this way, they wasted 2pts on asking those silly questions.
416214
Because you can easily answer a question like this with a simple sentance, or even one or two words. But if I ask you something serious you might have to write a paragraph or do some other research. Plus, anyone can give advice or answer a serious joke, if you asking questions about how to set up your TV or a question about history, maybe only a few people actually know the answer. \n\nAnother thing is, after looking at most of the questions on here, I have to assume that 95% of the users on here are pre-teen girls looking for dating advice.
1174998
He's trying to be funny don't take any of his question seriously.