Why do so many feel the need to report those who disagree with them?
824415
This is how I see it,  and it is very obvious what is happening, some behave like little kids, they do it as a form of retaliation because they feel angered that you just did not share the same belief,  or better yet the  question was challengig  their belief and proved a point so they report it.\nA product of ignorance, and stupidity.\n\nedit: that happens also with the thumbs down , the question maybe a great question or answer, but because it did not refect their belief  they thumb it down. It is very obvious why they are doing it.
758571
Some people on this site need to let things go and "get over" themselves. I have been reported unfairly too. It is a shame that people cant seem to handle the truth about things and them reporting your Friend, me and anybody gives them a sense of control, they can delete your questions, however they cannot erase real life and so what if its chatty I have seen things on this site that would make a longshoreman blush and nothing is said.\nLike I stated before some  people REALLY need to get over themselves.
179938
because sometimes they need reaasurance of there opinion. Other than that, who knows.
950262
Don't care...\n\nThey have too much time and got nothing to do so they think it's cool and fun to report innocent people...\n\nI get these all the time, really...\n\nThey're just bosy-bodies...
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.
745664
i know there is one individual that turns everyone in because they do not agree with your opinion.  it is sad that when you do express you get such foul responses or people are so hateful.. you are right.. it has gotten worse as it has gotten closer to voting day.
85349
Perhaps because they see it as if the person calling them names is not respecting their position of authority.  However, at the same time, if you are not acting violent or as if you  are going to cause them harm, I still think that we as citizens have Freedom of speech to express our opinions.
254759
i hear u 100%-- its like if u cant tell the truth be on ur way- u want the real deal, its like it makes them feel good inside hurting others which means they got issues and someone needs 2 get them in check. i been lied 2 so many times and it suxs. for people who do that i think need 2 grew up and take a look at everything.
326349
Nice generalisation. The sharing of true facts can never harm people, But i do have to kind of agree with you on the reason some of the questions are asked. I would hope that people use common sense and answer the more risky questions with tact and diplomacy, With knowledge comes responsibility
765547
I don't blame you one bit for being upset. When people report a question, often there is nothing wrong with it. It is one of the problems that Yahoo needs to address. I am sorry that happened to you and hope your day improves at it goes on. I have also had the experience that you are having and it annoyed me also.  I just tell myself that the points are worth nothing now and then I calm down. Take care.
822584
Good question, I guess those who are on the losing end of an argument get all mad and take it out on others the only way they can. I have recieved several violation notices which I reply and argue my side. These people will try using the race card and name calling when they know that they are wrong. They have no other form of defense and they think we will back down. I will not. I am for my country enforcing it's soveriegn laws and policies.
1099380
This is because some people just don't think.\n\nPersonally if there is an offencive question i don't answer, and report it, but only if it has some thing to do with harming people, anything else isn't my problem.\n\nIf there's is a question that offends me, i just don't answer it. Simple.\n\nSome people need an ego boost, and if they need the Internet to do it there pretty dumb!
1035924
No, however most people are sick of people who feel they are so perfect that they possess the right to make comments on all sorts of situations they know nothing about.  At least those who seek out solutions for their own problems are looking for a solution.  \n\nOn the other hand, there is no cure for being as rude and surly as you appear to be.  Hmmm, kinda makes me wonder what your hiding by puitting others down instead of taking care of YOUR OWN business.\n\nThose of you who are offended by such irrelevent disregard for another human being can click on "Report Abuse" to the left of the abusers posted comment.  Scroll down to the catagory "insulting Other Participants", type in your reason for reporting the person, then press "Submit".  \n\nHomestly, do these people have nothing better to do?
1018614
I experience the same from the Left wing.  Cuts both ways...there are hateful people across the full spectrum and our job is to recognize it on both sides (so we don't become subject to marginalizations for showing subjectivity) and ignore them.\n\nI have received death threats from pacifists for editorials I have written about 9/11.  I have received physical threats in my classes for speaking against various topics.  The e-mail...never ending.  That is just the way some people think.  They are not smart enough to hold a debate and think that what they are doing will intimidate the other side enough to silence the other side.  The fact is this shows they do not know WHY they believe what they believe and thus are unable to intelligently defend what they believe.
775438
Everyone has the right to their own opinion and I may not agree with them, but report them NO.  I will report any question or answer I feel is Obscene, Racists, Or just really nasty.  I don't get mad I get even.  Must be the redhead in me.
1108765
I have been saying all along that we need to use the Report Abuse function freely.  I do it whenever I see something objectionable.  Now, you may call me a fussy old lady, but really, I'm pretty tolerant.  If a person has a question about something controversial, they can bloody well say it in a polite (somewhat clinical, perhaps) fashion, and we will answer, and chances are good that no one will report abuse on it.  But tacky stuff with bad attitude should be pushed off the site with repeated reports of abuse.  And there is NO place here for bigotry or hate.  Ain't got time for it, Brothers and Sisters!
746994
Total nonsense.\n\nmost people only report if someone calls them a name or  cusses.