Why is there so much hate on answers, and similar public sites?
363130
Probably because there are some ignorant people out there.  There are some people who genuinely come to "Y Answers", looking for serious answers.  While others view it as an opportunity to ask irrelevant or sometimes disgusting questions.  Therefore, when you have a good number of people being silly and derogatory in their questions, you'll get silly and derogatory responses, and at times those people will spill over onto questions that are quite sincere.  I'm not trying to excuse anyone's behavior. I'm just thinking maybe that's the reason why so many people act so immature on here.  I must admit, though, that it doesn't bother me as much anymore because there are 10 responsible, fun and respectful people for every one of those ignorant ones.
866974
Thing is that there a lot of people here that can give the proper answers, however there are many out there that take a wild guess, and in many cases just give absurd non-sense making comments.\nAlso, this is not a forum for making comments, as you know it's for people to come in ask questions and other people to attemp to give information.
1144809
Yes, there a few gems stashed in amongst the rubbish on this forum.  It takes researching the profiles of people who give intelligent answers.  People who give good answers usually ask great questions.  Sometimes we have to put up with a lot of irritating nonsense to get through to the good stuff.  I suggest keep a list of people who ask good questions/give good answers and go to their profiles to answer theirs.  Who cares about points.  Let the others wear each other out.
400971
I'm the type of person who truly believes in people respecting the privacy of others, and in minding their own business.\n\nI, too, have read negative comments on various cultures and religions, and some of them are very cruel.  I would  prefer to learn about the activities of others, rather than go with negative thoughts about things which I have no knowledge.\n\nWhat's making it hard for people on this site, is that they are made to feel that they have to "defend themselves" from all the negative, and bigoted questions and answers.
1052940
I would like it a lot more if people could just learn to get along with each other.  We don't have to agree all the time, but shouldn't we at least be able to agree to disagree?  This section was great when answers first launched, but now there are so many junk questions to wade through just to find a question worth answering.
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.
935254
I'm very much with you on this one, I totally agree with you, there are some really stupid, sick and perverted people who post the most irrelevant questions, if at all they are a question, I just wish Yahoo would do something about them, why cant they just go to a different site and say what they really want to say on a more appropriate site.\n\nThere are young children who use this site all the time, many ask for help with homework, its hardly fair for them to see such stupid rubbish
11618
Well, most of the answers are sort of discussion, personal opinion and more of an advice. But but but, if you see the Serious sections on Computer Science, Physics, chemistry, you would find really good and to the point answers. This is a forum for seeking opinions  and help. Unfortunately, since its craze has just started, most of the people are just putting stupid/ irrelevent questions and the same for answers just to get some points. People do grow up after a week on this network, asking more mature questions and replying better quality answers. The recent change in scoring pattern by Yahoo has definitely discouraged this 'irrelevent' scam questions and answers. Take my word, wait for a month, by the time it would become a big knowledge bank. However, if you have some serious questions, post on Google groups and you would find really good and precise answers.
286907
When you try to answer your own question, it ceases to be a question.  It becomes you trying to preach your singular viewpoint to the community.\nThis is not what this site is all about.  It is people asking questions, and getting answers.
779332
I think  lot of people post those questions because they bring in the most responses, and sometimes it's fun to instigate a fight. Definitely agree with you on it being wrong and immature, though.
897820
people can't handle opinions, it is amazing that I actually get an answer to stay up anymore.  If it isn't yahoo, it is someone asking an opinion based question, and if they don't agree with me, i get abuse reported.  people need to cowboy up here!
219066
Yes, every once and a while you will see some random statements on the question board directed at someones response. Ive looked back at a few profiles and followed their questions and sure enough some jerk was answering every question with horrid comments. The good thing is that I think the Yahoo Answers Team is on the case. I know that if I see any more of them they will get filed for abuse before this gets so bad that Yahoo has to push a bunch of restrictions on the rest of us to control a few twisted morons. Check out the letter board, there are some interesting comments on there. Great Question you definitely hit the nail on the head with the tolerance. You shouldn't be beaten up at every turn for you opinion. Best Wishes! J
364135
If you're still on the site, and will even read responses to your "question", know that you're going to find ignorance and inane commentary on every site, blog, or message board you visit. Human nature online is not much different that what you experience in daily life.\n\nIt's ok to be contemptous of ignorance; it almost impossible to run away from it.
710200
I've seen some abusive answers and questions, it's expected due to this online open answer and question forum.  Don't take offense to any answer, people are just sharing their opinions.  Don't give them any of your personal information, be careful and just don't give them the time of day.
990911
It seems to me that on Y!A many people are not looking for answers, they are looking for someone to abuse and belittle, from the safety awarded to them by the anonimity provided by the Internet. Unfortunately it seems that there is not much to be done about this matter. Hopefully when they become used to Y!A they will get bored of it, and will not persist in sharing their hatred and small minded opinions with the world.
632308
Some of us are on here to really offer our opinion as you are while there are some who just want to try and disgust people. Ignore them and answer the serious ones.\nI come on here for about an hour a day (my lunch hour) and try to offer suggestions to others who ask real questions.\nI'm sure you can do the same.\nGood luck!
841032
You're not the only person to have this complaint. I think the Yahoo Answers Team has varying standards and depending on who reviews the questions / answers determines what stays and what goes. I've seen people post things with vulgar language, racist overtones, etc. in direct violation of community standards, but nothing happens..... the Q or A remains. I've even asked Y!A about this and never got a response.  Go figure.\n\nplrr