Why is Yahoo! Answers politically and/or racially biased?
486762
Yeah, it's biased.  But what do you expect from a corporation that readily hands over personal Internet subject search records of Americans over to Bush and Co. in the administration's guise of cracking down on porn?  From what I heard, they also use people to fill Yahoo Answers with questioners and answerers that push the Republican agenda.\n\nAnd it was dumb to pose that question.  It is a crime to threaten the President and even though you weren't trying to do that, it can be interpreted that way--especially by this president.  But I've noticed that they've let a lot of your other questions slide by which violates their vulgarity standards, but I guess as long as you're not offensive in a political way, then are fine with it.  I'm sure most conservatives are like that.
827119
Depends on the time and day.  You get some ardent left wingers posting here as well.  In true form, some conservatives accuse Y! Answers as being controlled by liberals, because they find themselves in the minority.  Same shtick they pull against the "liberal media" despite the popularity of Rush, Faux News, The National Review, and the Washington Times.  Helps them suppress those voices even more so, in an inane attempt to "balance the discourse".\n\nHowever, there are vehement wackos on both sides, and it's easy to get sucked into the rancor when someone asks a particularly loaded, insulting question.
756173
I don't get them often but when I do they are big time hate mail.Ive had my life and my dogs life threatened on here.It doesn't bother me.The race card is the only one they can play and it just doesn't work on me.Those that know me on here ,know I am not a racists ,I never make crud,racial remarks.I do support my stand against with facts and links to back up what I say.I don't like the name calling.It takes any validity from your question,and turns it into only an insult.Just shake it off ,don't let their hate mail get to you.You know how you are inside and that's all that matters.Just ignore them,that's the best thing.We all get them.:)  Both sides do.
790362
Very good question..\nPerhaps because the people that run yahoo are liberal dems...
990154
Yahoo, does not seem to have a very good position on what can be ask, I am a Bush basher, ( I have my own reasons) I have had questions removed for what I felt was no reason. I have seen Bush supporters get the same treatment, but maybe because this whole thing is fairly new. I think if somebody reports a question or an answer it is automatically removed. It is like I wrote to them, just because someone does not agree with your answer should not be reason to remove it. Unless it is profane or truly objectionable they should leave it alone. All I get for an answer is a link to their policy. So I don't know. You should have had every right to ask that question freely and I should have the same right to answer it.
952965
You may not be a racist at all, just ignorant of the fact that people still experience discrimination. Sharpton, btw, is amusing, if you like political debate and appreciate snappy answers. You should listen to him sometime on a show like Hardball.
1147289
It's the same thing with every other category here (especially religion and politics)...people just like getting their two-cents in, I guess, whether you want their opinion or not.  I understand your frustration, though, people could make better use of their time by answering questions that they know something about or where their opinion is actually wanted.
418737
Where did you pick this? from the dumb laws? there were rules for the times. Things have changes, we have no such law that exists which are racially biased.
469143
No, not offended. But why is the focus ALWAYS on Black/White? The world is race colorful, why do you never see Red/White, or Yellow/Black, or even Brown vs.Whomever as a focus? The media kinda acts like there are only 2 races,well,okay, they acknowledge middle eastern people on the news...
1033824
I've been trying to figure that out myself. I'm just glad there are more Conservatives on here than I first thought. Its sad that yahoo answers has been poisoned by those damn liberals.
408880
It is NOT just you. There is a serious DUH factor in MOST of the questions in here.\n\n\nReticent how can you blame Yahoo's STUPID questions on Bush. That raises the DUH factor of the answers.
751959
Just like in any election, most registered voters don't show up and a minority determines the outcome.  On the other hand, askers will often select an answer that best suits their ideology or feelings on an issue, rather than actually choosing the best answer. So I suppose you need to take it case by case.  I prefer when the asker chooses the best answer, because at least then I know they are actually reading the answers. But that's nothing to do with democracy.
992018
Ya know, I think people's avatar does affect some people's answers.  It's natural to go by looks and answer accordingly. The other day someone asked a "black person" question and he had a black avatar and I thought, how different would these answers be if the avatar was white?  People just assume that what they see is a replica of what they are answering.   ? Is that what you meant?  That was a very good statement/question. It gives people something to think about, before their little fingers hit the keyboard.
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HA HA ALL THE RUDE AND RACIST ANSWERS ARE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT EDUCATED. AND THEY ARE APPEARED TO BE WHITE OH MY GOSH! YOU ARE RIGHT! BUT ALSO REMEMBER THAT PEOPLE OF ALL RACES AND GENDERS ARE IGNORANT! BUT I DO AGREE WITH YOU AND IT IS ASHAME IT MAKES NO SENSE BUT TO HELL THESE PEOPLE WILL GO BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE HATRED BELONGS
864373
It seems that some people are randomly reporting all kinds of answers that are not offensive.  Yahoo does not even check it out.  If you report someone that person receives a notice and their question or answer is removed.
920212
Yes they do. They ignore our reports of abuse a lot of the time, when other users are in clear violation of insulting other participants. Nothing is done a lot of the time about this, and our very fair answers to these bigotted questions are unfairly deleted. I had it happen to me the other night. It is just another form of oppression. And I am very sick of it. Alright guys, is this the official boycott Yahoo page? I'm in.
231639
Who do you propose reporting Yahoo too? The morality police? We all have first amendment rights under the constitution. I've seen a lot of posts that I don't agree with but people still have a right to post them no matter what their politics or sexual orientation.