Why don't so many askerers choose a best answer?
921675
Because they are arrogant and take their answers for granted. And, they are fruitcakes.
54546
There are so many people asking questions that it is really hard to answer all of them fast enough. Plus some people just answer the questions that interest them. You have to be patient that's all.
218885
If all your answers are rated best by the asker, then you would rack up 10 points each time you answer a question, but this isn't going to happen. Not everyone is going to think your answer is the best one.
1171698
There are a lot of younger ones on here that do not have the knowledge or experience to answer those kinds of question.  I have found some people here that do have the expertise for that type of question, just that they don't have the time to be on here a lot so many good question get little or no response.
830162
Because they liked other answers better.  But, don't get upset over it. Depending on the subject, you will get the best answer, it may take a bit of time, but it will happen.
69224
There are a lot of people on this board and sometimes a question may get overlooked.  Just keep asking and someone will answer.  Maybe you are not catergorizing your questions right.
603753
You only get participation from those that want to participate.\n\nThe answers could be influenced by the wording of the questions, especially when nobody is there to explain.\n\nSome answerers give innaccurate information.
1106093
I know what you mean. Sometimes they don't even answer the question. If your going to answer, then read what the person said or move on. Some people just don't have the patience to read it all, that is ok then there are hundreds of other questions with not much to read.
43215
I can't speak for anyone but myself.\n\nI find a lot of satisfaction in answering LEGITIMATE questions posed by people who are honestly looking for information.  Many times I find folks who'll post an answer with vulgarity or their version of humor when it totally uncalled for.  I will not post an answer if I'm not pretty sure I'm passing good, solid answers or common sense opinions.\n\nMost people, well...just about everyone who has picked my answer as "the best" have been quite gracious with thanks.  I get a lot of satisfaction in thinking that I've helped someone out, no matter how small the deed may have been.
28685
Many of the answers chosen by the asker are not correct...they are just in agreement with the asker.  Put it to a vote!  And, yes, this question is relevant.
624131
I am here.   There are thousands of people out there.  Some questions get a lot of answers and some get none.  The people are out there.
215142
Some of us at least try an answer question to the best of our ability, you may not like the answers but that is the way it go.
442776
Many people who post a question are not seeking an answer. often they just seeking confirmation or trying to make a point. they are going to choose accordingly.\n\ni have voted for answers other than mine. when answers were really good. but many of my best answers are somewhat matching questioner's view. \n\none of questioners wrote a comment after choosing my answer as best yesterday . he  stated that he was accused of being the same person as me. though it was ridiculous accusation. any one who paid any attention would have found out that he is not even indian like i am. he has a christian background and i am hindu. But it shows often the views of questioner and best answerer are quite similar. \n\nBut i can not generalise. i was chosen as best once or twice even when i totally opposed questioner. \n\nI think people when sincerly seeking answers choose what appeals to their logic. people when have an agenda choose views similar to their own.
961985
No, I get it. People ask a question, and then choose the people who side with their point of view. It happens alot. I tr to honestley choose the answer that actually answered my question, even if I disagree.\n\nSometimes though, ALL the answers avoid the question, (I have one up about remarriage right now, like that) and none of them address the issue, so picking one then is really difficult.
56719
because the person who posted the question determined that they had recieved an adequate answer. they then picked the one they thought was best and put it up for vote
444888
I agree with you. \nSo many times have i seen great answers not being picked because the person asking the question. \nOnly wanted a certain answer or he/she had sidekicks who he/she preferred to give the points to. \nWell now i don't know about improving it when even yahoo cant or wont do anything about it. \nyes there is some comparison to democracy.
635119
i disagree with you.\nthe asker just simply doesn't WANT to choose. maybe they want to see more opinions from others on which answer is ideal. or when all the answers are the same... how do you choose...? just let the community choose. it also helps people learn because they can vote on things that they might not have been aware of.\n\n\ni agree partly that when my answers are chosen by the asker i feel a little better about myself but i don't think you should be bothered by those who put them up for voting. \n\nthats just my opinion. im not trying to be rude and arguementative but i just find that i have a different feeling towards this situation. i hope you can see where i'm coming from.