Why won't people always choose my answer as best when they KNOW I'm the world's foremost expert on everything
487611
They know you don't need the ego boost, so they pick the answer of someone who is in a more delicate emotional state.
1178895
I love answering questions, mainly because it makes me fel like my opinion matters. And even if no one reads my answer, or my answer isn't picked as the best (which i really like), then at least i have tricked myself into thinking that what i am typing in my answer counts on some level. Is it boredom, a need for recognition, a desire to be heard?! All the above!
61820
When a question is resolved, people rate the best answer chosen no matter it is chosen by asker or voters. You have to rate first though to see the result of others' rating, unless it is your own question.
203502
If I honestly think that I have given the best answer, then I do. I admit it. I have often voted for others' answers though.
547948
Aren't you proud of yourself?  Are you self-proclaimed or did someone poll the whole state to determine you are the best?  Do me a favor kid, and don't start tooting your own horn until you've done something worthwhile.  And then you would be much better off letting someone else tell everyone how good you are.  Modesty actually is a good quality, regardless of what others may tell you.
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I think you're overly sensitive. You cannot control how other people answer so just take some answers with a grain of salt and let it roll off your shoulder.\n\nAll you do when you whine about it is attract unwanted negative attention to yourself. There are all kinds of people in here. Focus on the positive if you cannot deal with the negative.
1160187
someone picking my answer as best (hint hint)
657954
Present your knowledge--by awarding me the "best answer" is the Knowledge Representation.  Come on, do it now!!
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.
97910
While it is true that some questions may be asked to benifit someone other than the asker, the majority are asked by the one who wants the answer. So, try not to hold it againt someone for assuming that you are the subject in your question. as long as you are getting answers that could be helpful you should be happy. besides, i'm willing to bet that not many of us on here know you personally, so it does'nt really matter what we think of you or assune of you based upon questions you ask. None of us can judge you, all we know is your aviater and question.
527034
Damn it, I wanted to be the first to answer this question.  I had a really good answer in mind and all those greedy people got in their ahead of me.  Its just not fair.  They must have cheated.  I deserve to go first.  Can't they all just get out of my way?  Can't they see that I'm more important than them?  Isn't it obvious?
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They can choose it to go to a vote. If they are asking a question they don't know the answer so, if the answers are different how will they know who is right? Maybe they are trusting that people will vote for the best one and that's the advice they will take. Or maybe they just went out of town and missed the date and will check the answers when they get back. \n\nSince I know you will be choosing a best answer....why not choose me?
463047
Yes. Quite. It's very annoying when people who think they know everything try to share it with those of us who already do know everything!
429985
Your Funny, I think I know everything Because I do, minus everything I don't know.\n\nI better have the best answer on this one\n\nYou and your big words, thinking your special
49981
I believe that it is impossible to be the best person in everything and you must pick and chose what you wish to do well.  For example, my son plays lead guitar and does vocals in several working bands.  He has the skill to do very well in jazz guitar, C&W, classic, etc.  He chose to limit himself to R&R and Blues, but to do that to the very best of his ability.  We all can try to do the best we can do, without being the best in everything.  That leaves a lot of room for our friends to excel too.
460106
just click the blue one beside me name.it says "Choose the best answer".
734639
Well, sometimes I want to give best answers to 3 or 4 people! I wish I could give them all 10 points because their answers were wonderful... :-)