Should I be entertained or scared at some of the Q&A on -YAHOO?
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Just keep in mind that 95% of the participants are less than 17 years old, and you'll realize its funny.  The demographic of people on the web is really young.
691118
NO!! and I like your statements. The trouble is, you have to\nwatch what you say on Yahoo questions & Answers. You might\nOFFEND someone.
857754
I don't know what kind of questions you've asked, how serious they sounded or how seriously you meant them, but your first mistake was expecting Yahoo! Answers to be a great reference site.\n\nI disagree that it is more a cheap chat room than a serious discussion forum.  I have found some thoughtful questions and some very thoughtful answers.\n\nI agree that the answers can be general and some are quite idiotic, but you cannot expect to find some large group of highly-educated and experienced advisors sitting here waiting to answer your questions.\n\nI have made a few off-hand remarks and have barely held off from making some others in here, because of the inanity of the questions.  Most of those answers I'd make again, because the nature of the questions called for them.  Most often I answer questions thoughtfully, even if I don't expect to have my answer considered by the asker.\n\nI've been here for a couple of weeks or so, and have yet to ask a question.  I don't expect to ask many, but I expect that I'll get a goofy response or two to any that I do ask.\n\nLeave, if you'd like; there are no chains here.  I'd suggest you take a break and reflect upon what it is you really expect from us.  We're just people.  We're from all over the world, all ages, all sorts of backgrounds, but we're not really representative of the entire world or even your entire community.  Maybe when you think about who you share the space with, you can get a better handle on the quality of responses you can expect.
813475
Hah!   I would have said that a while ago.      I  and  an increasing number of  Q & A  members are finding themselves being outrageously and  arbitrarily  censored...  having either a  question or an answer deleted by Yahoo for no other reason  than  that somebody thought it would be a fun thing to report   a  non-existent  "abuse"     Yahoo does not look into the allegation to see if it  was at all valid, and  evidently  they don't give a  darn.    So before you  get too comfortable  with your  feelings of  "lovely  freedom to  express your thoughts and ideas"   wait  a  while.    It  seems to have become  the current  fun thing to do to  somebody who hasn't posted a doggone thing that you would even hesitate  to let your grandmother read.
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I think so, Homeless.  I read each and every answer, both the serious and humorous ones.  I have seen you posting some answers to my questions and I did read them.  While some questions are clearly asked for entertainment purposes (puzzles, jokes, parodies) and some are just a way to vent (I avoid the latter), we are free to pick and choose those questions we find interesting and entertaining.   And I do answer questions if I feel I can be of some help.  \n\nYesterday, I had several questions where I wanted to pick the answers that made me laugh, but I didn't.  I chose those who gave the best answer to my question as asked.  So just answer those questions you want to answer, be serious or not (depending on how you feel), and remember there are all different kinds of people posting here for a myriad of reasons.\n\n*I did get the title of a book that sounds interesting.*
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Two funny things about this...\n\n#1. In order for someone to click on the question they had to be interested in what it is about. So obviously they aren't sick of stupid questions like this because they clicked on it.\n\n#2. I clicked on it. haha. So what the heck does that say?? *smiles* In my deffense I'm bored. And I agree with you. The question I hate the most is, Am I pregnant? Sorry I cant see into the future. \n\nWell that was entertaining.. and have a great night! Best Wishes.
1152647
The worst that can happen to someone on here is they get reported to Yahoo Answers which in return will get that question removed or they will suspend them from the site......
189683
No, but dirty talk on Yahoo answers might get you thrown out. What are you people thinking? There are KIDS on here!
770210
lol....the problem is, you're not sure if someone is pulling your leg or if they are really desperate, and ask questions because they are really frightened...I just try to answer with intelligence, unless it is a blatant foolish question ...
845439
Every Q&A site has people with a sense of humour.\nYou have got to know that there will baddies and goodies all the time no matter what site it is so get used to it. If you aksed a more sensible question this site would  be even better. \nBy the looks of it you seem to be saying that Yahoo Answers is not Top Notch.I do not think so that's a fair judgement.
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Hi this is a place where anyone with a yahoo id can ask or answer questions.  There aer allot of people who ask silly questions ro make inappropriate remarks but for the most part allot of the question are legitimate.\nThey have allot of catagories to choose from and it can be a great source to find out something you have not been able to find out yourself.\nThe point are only a matter of getting into higher levels to have greater access to the answers section.\nCheck out their help/FAQ page for more info.
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I agree that you picked the wrong category. Some friendly advice-remember if you post in politics, by nature almost everyone posting answers in this section is mad about something.  It's a bit of a hoot to make fun of, and be made fun of by, people I disagree with.  So you are far more likely to run into foul-mouthed a-holes occasionally.\n   Also, I would think twice about asking personal advice to complete strangers.  You don't know who is sitting behind a keyboard.  Well, sorry ya got insulted.  And whatever problem you have, that it works out for you in the end. \n  Best wishes.
1036642
take a look at the source link. there it's very good written.\nI would tell you these: you're there to because you have something to tell to the ppl, something that they don't know, and they came to listen you, they want to hear what you have to say. So try the best to tranfer them your knowledge; it's pretty simple; and if you see it like that it should be simple for you too. don't think there is something to be scary about, it is not. And the mos important: practice!
1147118
This should be a good one. People on Yahoo don't like to be criticized.
1169020
I have noticed there are several young and too young on this site.  To the point, I second guess myself on what to reply to and not.  I too hope this site is being monitored in fear of the Innocent ones on here, just looking for answers to questions their parents may not feel they need to answer.\nI should hope everyone takes age into consideration when answering.  \nI guess if it is being monitored, they will get caught.
779241
Say what You will on the Yahoo, I'll always support freedom of speech no matter the content and how much I agree or disagree; it's a right of free People to voice themselves! I've had many violations because someone doesn't like my spiel, too bad for me; but so what? Look where we are and consider how little this crap really impacts anything, it's all just so much chatter anyway! Try and have fun with it, if Your truly a serious Person this is probably not the medium to enlighten or learn upon; it's full of People like me; who really don't give a flying rat's donut one way or the other. God Bless Missy!!
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firstly,no one knows anybody here.secondly this a place where you can either be yourself or pretend.you can speak your mind without anybody debating or arguing  with you on any issue.you can unload all your frustrations too.i think its great,quite healthy to let off some steam.also,it keeps entertained,some of these questions are whacky and some are educational.take your pick.