Why is this answers site so addicitve?
607257
Because you just might find something really funny, or uplifting, or offensive, or ignorant.  Kind of a pandora's box.  I enjoy a reminder of just how stupid peole can be, but the greatness is in the hope that deep down people would help you, just because you asked.
100378
You're on it.\nIf you're asking for details about this site, basically it's a question/answer forum. Questions being answered by people who think they have the answer. They may be professionals in that particular field, or just people who may have some experience with what you're asking.\nBut you'll also have people who will give you an idiotic response, just to get points.
1158486
well I guess this site is full of idiots
892930
It is suprising to see someone that has a 50% rate or more for best answer.  I try really hard to give good answers and am not anywhere near that.  \n\nMy hat is off to them if they are not cheating.
715284
I would say, just to have the interaction that yahoo answers allows us.  If we looked else where for our answers there would be no need to be involved in this site a all.  Every answer asked her could be found else where.
82435
philosophical pessimism.\n\nIf you are referring to a site like this, where anybody can answer anything no matter if they know the truth or not, then I suppose there really would be no point in asking your question because you might only be taken further away from your answer (a surprisingly large amount of the answers i've been reading to questions have been dead wrong).\n\nBut maybe if you come across a couple of answers that raise even more questions, then they will lead you to the right one. Some wrong answers can add a new dimension to your question.
667442
I posted a few "friendly" questions,and got a lot of wise asss answers!It's like SOME people have nothing better to do than reply with stupid answers while whacking their "weasel",GEEEESH!!
479852
Well, its new and its fun, something different I guess. Even though the points dont matter, its still fun to see how mnay you can get, while maybe helping somebody with a serious question or problem, it's just too bad that there are so many stupid questions on here and so many mean answers, maybe that will change soon.
728445
I have seen only myself recently. I have gotten lots of best answer for stupid answers.\nMost of the questions are stupid anyway. If I wanted to ask an intelligent question and get an intelligent answer it would not be here.
275487
because this place is called "YAHOO! ANSWERS", not "YAHOO!-no stupid questions that are seemingly always repeated & that no one has the true- ANSWERS"\nso stupidity & ignorants thrives here, unfortionatly.
325970
Maybe its political correctness.  They dont want to post a controversial question that will make some some people angry on the home page of what they want to be a reputable website.
597341
There are alot of Assholes on this site.......all we try to do is have a little fun by asking crazy questions and some people have to take things SO PERSONAL and be jerks when answering questions....come on people have a little fun.....loosen up a little!
685865
You're not missing anything, love.  This site is a microcosm of humanity - some people will try to help all they can, others wouldn't cross the road to help you if you were in trouble, and a minority - who will surely be drawn to answer this question as well - are just kids playing around trying to shock and amass the points.  To them it's a game and they don't think their words will hurt or be construed as hurtful.  They lack the maturity to understand that. You just have to ignore them and concentrate on the help you do get - and give - and realise there are some lovely people who do try to help as well as the scumbags who don't!
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I have to agree that it does take a thoughtful answer to score big on here...but it's not really about the point value for everyone. Some people are just here to use there anonymous screen name to be rude and have a laugh at someone elses expense. Some of us (like myself) put thought into their answers and offer some sincere advise to the asker. I am on level 6 and currently 21% of my answers have been picked as best.Don't get me wrong...I have answered some not so serious questions, and given appropriately not so serious answers to them...I have also found that I have a couple of times put too much thought into my answer because it was a "joke" question...though I didn't see the humor in it. TO each their own. We all have our purpose to serve here, so take the Not so genuine responders with a grain of salt. Enjoy the site...you will find in time that there will be certain members that you will hope to have answer your questions...Happy Q's & A's
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Yeah, thumbs up dude! Wooohooooo! XD\n\nIt's because everyone has mysteries they need answers to. For years, we've been forced to keep these questions at the back of our minds, repressing them, because there's no one we know who can answer the questions. But the mysteries keep adding up, into this giant pile.\n\nAnd then Yahoo! Answers came. It's like this genius, the possible combined brains of "everyone in the world". Now, couldn't someone in the world just have the answer to my question? That curiosity is addictive, plus, when you try it, you actually *do* get good answers, so the reward is also addictive.\n\nTrust me, I've only been up here a couple of days, and my question stockpile is *HUGE*. So... I need some answers people! Put on your thinking caps! NOW!!!\n\nBTW, *are* there any sites like Y!A out there? ^_^ I don't think so...
512809
I agree with you.  Sometimes it seems to me this site is either full of mostly 6-8 yr olds or a bunch of retarded morons.\n\nAfter seeing a few dozen querstions like "What is sex?" I am about ready to twist my head off and heave it against the wall.
729503
What's obvious is that you're touting some web page, Sir.\n\nAny intelligent person would not click on a link thrown in places like this because they are the hackers favorite ruse.\n\nHave a nice day.