Why do arrogant and condescending people answer questions they say are meaningless?
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.
1153147
^ ? ^  yes, there are many people like that. i never really cared for people that take themselves so seriously, and are so narcissistic, that they assume the most innocuous statements are insults about themselves. however, it could be a simple matter of low self esteem that a person would even assume that a general statement made is an insult directed toward them. i guess it boosts their already overinflated sense of self worth to think that people would deem them important enough to even insult them.
439347
why is people arrogant if u can't explain yourself???... the only arrogant here is YOU... if you want some wisdom start being humble... you can't learn from others if u think u already know everything...
958673
An excellent question--you beat me to it.  I wonder the same thing.  I think it's because some people just want to say something critical or nasty.  One person's stupid question gives  another person a good laugh for the day.  If they think it's a stupid question they should just shut their piehole, don't you think?
756130
Yeah some people just have to be rude. I think it's because they have no lives or anything better to do. I mean people on here sometimes ask "questionable" questions, but it's set up as a question and answer forum so people can ask what they want and others can choose what they answer. Personally if I come across a question that is even too "questionable" for me, I continue to scroll rather than provide the asker of the question with some snide remark. So to all the people that think someone is asking a question with an obvious answer or that a persons question is dumb, grow up, that's what we're all here for to ask whatever question we want to get feedback, not your useless, ignorant comments. Quit being such smart alecks, you don't know the background of who is on the other end of the computer asking the question. Stop criticizing grammar and spelling and being so condescending. None of us is perfect. All the best.
1176939
Human's are ego driven. They ask questions (sometimes), not to get the truthful answer, but to get attention. They want responces that tailor themselves to an image that they already have of themself. Answering otherwise conflicts with their personal beliefs.\n\nAnd don't get me wrong. But this world is FILLED with people who have problems when others conflict with their personal beliefs.\n\nSome people just live blind... who need to OPEN THEIR EYES.
314814
it depends on the person as to which subject to discuss.  some people just get on here to waste time and ask pointless questions for the heck of it. others are seroius about what they ask and need serious answers.  i still dont understand why there are still those that put stupid remarks like "i dont know" for answers to important questions. it frusterates me but what can you do?
200556
Stupid questions (such as this one) are asked repeatedly because the person asking wants attention. Basically their 15 minutes of fame. Giving them some sort of euphoric "High" when they see all the answers they receive.\n\nAsking a question costs you 5 points, so points would not be the motivation for asking a question.\n\nPeople answer the stupid questions ( and by the way, it's a crock that there is no such thing as a stupid question) because they get a feeling of superiority over the asker of the stupid question and they also enjoy their little bit of fame and attention. Some people DO answer the questions just for the 2 points and the possibility of getting chosen as the best and receiving 10 more points. They can then get up to 50 points more if people rate their best answer as the best.\nThe extra points allow them to move to higher levels and they are then able to Ask, Answer, Comment, Rate and Vote for more questions. \n\nThere are some people that answer the questions to be helpful. I try to answer serious questions to the best of my ability. It makes me happy to think that I may have helped another person with their problem. \n\nSilly, funny, rude or stupid questions....I answer them the way they should be answered. =-)
770330
That's a good question.\nMy guess is that the rude people are the ones who have way to much time on their hands and like to take it out on others. I enjoy answering questions and find that a lot of the really good answers are very helpful but then it seems that there is always a rude person who has to spoil it for everyone and give some really mean and spiteful answer just to ruin it for others.\nI wish those rude people wouldn't answer any questions at all if they don't enjoy either asking good questions or answering them. Rudeness is a sign of really bad manners and poor up-bringing too.\nMy answer may not sit well with some but I tell it like it is.
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.
701247
Well...I am one of those people that can and will criticize a person or the question they ask. Also too, I can answer a question intelligently as well. I use to think that there was no dumb questions, except for the one not asked, but after seeing some of the questions on here I do have to take that back. I have seen a lot of very good questions on here though with very good answers...but on the same token I have seen bad questions that someone shouldn't answer it with a good answer. Then there are the plain down out right jerks that would criticize anything that comes along. You can look at my profile to see what answers I gave to some of the questions...and maybe you'll laugh at them too...one of the questions a person asked was about joining the kkk or a Nazi group...you'll have to read the answer for yourself. I know that there are cruel people out there...and you have to decide what is good and what is not...take what will be helpful and let the rest go ;).
211579
I think most people ask questions with a sincere desire to find answers to their unresolved problems.  Some ask to be reassured, some to ridicule and some have a preconceived viewpoint and want to be vindicated.  Those people do not consider another point of view and are rather insulting to those who have a different belief.
720691
Stupid questions get stupid answers.
1031685
I'm sorry you had to go through this... I sometimes wonder myself just what in the world could those people be thinking answering questions in the rude manner? It's not helping anyone, including them too.\n\nI believe, it just depends on the person, how their day went, what they had for breakfast, and whether or not someone stepped on their fuzzy tail during the long and hot day :) When they answer questions they just don't realize that they might be hurting someone's feelings in the way that they answer--there are real people behind the computer screen and not dummies (am I right, or not?). Therefore... we have nitwitts (excuse my language) out there who don't give a flying-squirrel's-behind about anyone or anything, but their own selfishness. However, there are a lot of loving, caring, smart, intellectual, and wonderful people out there who'll be more than happy to give you the best possible answer that they can including giving you referrals to the places that can answer any additional questions that you might have.\n\nJust to let you know, the only thing that you have to do (and, I've learned it a hard way too) is... ignore the worst answers to your questions--just think of it as someone taking it out on you just because they had a bad day... unfortunately it is so; and select the one that you like best or the one that answered your question(s) the way you wanted to hear the answer(s). Go with your heart and gut instinct, and you'll be able to find what you're looking for :)\n\nBest of luck and take care :)
363130
Probably because there are some ignorant people out there.  There are some people who genuinely come to "Y Answers", looking for serious answers.  While others view it as an opportunity to ask irrelevant or sometimes disgusting questions.  Therefore, when you have a good number of people being silly and derogatory in their questions, you'll get silly and derogatory responses, and at times those people will spill over onto questions that are quite sincere.  I'm not trying to excuse anyone's behavior. I'm just thinking maybe that's the reason why so many people act so immature on here.  I must admit, though, that it doesn't bother me as much anymore because there are 10 responsible, fun and respectful people for every one of those ignorant ones.
75265
Maybe because it takes a STUPID, SILLY, MEANINGLESS mind to ask STUPID, SILLY, MEANINGLESS QUESTIONS
275901
Because there are a lot of moronic people answering questions. Sometimes I'm one of them. But just remember your not always going to agree or like what they say. That's when you ignore them. By the way congrats on the big day.