Why do people make assumptions about other people and make their answers an attack of the questioner?
398232
They cahnt answer Jim Darwin with any form of Logic,\nTry as they may, to argue they must resort to mahgic.\n\nBut that can't work, cause they then make no sense,\nSo they HAVE to resort to ad-homonym for Just recompense.\n\nTheir Jesus has told them to "Turn the other Cheek,"\nBut, when one of Jim's missives they click, and then peek,\n\nThe frusturation level, then hits it's peak ..\nand AWAY from their Jesus they tiptoe and sneak.\n\nBEHIND our dear old Jim, they gather like flys\nand they Curse and Complain that what he writes is all LIES!
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.
404982
why would you ask a asinine question like\n\nJust kidding\n\nI am trying to control my temper, I'm real bad so they try to tell me.
961985
No, I get it. People ask a question, and then choose the people who side with their point of view. It happens alot. I tr to honestley choose the answer that actually answered my question, even if I disagree.\n\nSometimes though, ALL the answers avoid the question, (I have one up about remarriage right now, like that) and none of them address the issue, so picking one then is really difficult.
327071
I'd have to say that answers are dependent on interpretation of intent.  If one perceives the question to be smart-ass, that is usually the tone of answer received.\nThen too... some just believe themselves superior and can't resist presenting a condescending attitude.
661185
Yes, I think we all feel threatened when that happens. When someone does that to us, I think that our self-confidence dwindles, which hurts us emotionally. It is hard to take when someone questions our intelligence, especially when they do it to insult you.
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.
177685
because people always assume of things with out knowing the facts. just ignore them and mind your own business and u should be cool..
1084928
Sometimes, it is reflection.\nSometimes, it is search for knowledge.\nSometimes, it is curiosity about what other people think.\nAll of those are acceptable.\nA few like to ask mocking questions, for some reason.  My own guess is that it makes them feel superior.  Such a lack of self-esteem is truly pitiful.\nWhat is even more pitiful is when we respond in kind.  I know I've been guilty of it at times.  I'm trying to learn more self-restraint.
1127623
Many people are rude to cover up their own insecurity and lack of knowledge of the outside world. They feel that by being mean, they can balance the inequality to their side of the equation. Still, a wise person knows that there is no merit in arguing with a fool. A stupid person doesn't know when they have been beaten and are embarrasing themselves. The pursuit of knowledge and understanding is an ongoing process, and seeing things and exploring the world are fundamental to extending your grasp of knowledge.
458565
It is because their beliefs don't seem to have a logical basis.  However, it is the task of evolved people such as yourself to respect other peoples beliefs even if they disagree with yours.
487538
I'm not sure. Maybe they want to make their answer more personal like they are really talking to the person whose question they're answering or maybe they are so used to talking to people like that in real life that it's just a habit.
25162
Either to make themselves feel better about their own pathetic existence or because someone asks a truly ignorant question. ;)
613177
Because putting people down makes them feel Superior.\nThese cynical little rodents,scurry through the questions,looking for their next victim to target and ridicule,because they don't have the capacity to relate any other way.
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.
1177427
I agree with you. I think people do it to accumulate points rather than present a worthwhile and thought out answer. I asked some serious questions and received some smart aleck answers myself. Some of them displayed quite a sense of humor, though! It's what we make it, just like anything in life...
6781
they are either trying to rack up points by asking a question or they're just stupid.