Why do people ask questions when they really wont be able to digest a differing opinion?
919744
I guess we ask questions to ensure that our point of view is validated.\n\nMaybe we don't really care what other people think?  Maybe we already know that our belief is the perfect belief for ourselves and we are only here (on this yahoo site), to prove our point.\n\nObviously....I don't think that...but I don't think that other people think that either.    Some people just insist on forgetting that God made everyone equally.
294266
Agree. Strongly agree. Why? Because for one, there are things that I say on Yahoo! Answers that people I know in my daily do not need to do. There are just some things that you dont mind stranger knowing because they are less judgemental... or that they really won't say anything to you... or that they you will tell you straight up what they think and you don't have to give a crap about it.\nFor two, there are some things that people ask over here regarding to those people, so it'd just be awkward if they found out.\nAnd for three, sometimes its just better so then they wont start answering your answers and then ask you questions regarding the question that you asked that they answered.\n\nWow, that was a mouthful...
684377
I know this is for fun, however I asked a serious question and some of the answers were rude or generally way off the point. I think some people enjoy putting others down sadly. When I answer a question I make sure I know some facts that are relevent to the question, otherwise, why bother lol
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 ...
789508
Why don't you ask a question you really want answered? Looks like you just want an argument.
124203
It's probably because they are simular to you, are curious about the same questions, or think they have the answers since they are all in the same thought pattern.. I don't think any ONE person is anwering everything,... that would be impossible.
265747
NO they don't.  Some ask for the sake of asking. Some ask but don't know how to phrase the question intelligently. Some ask to just goad other people into a reaction.
250146
Maybe you think some people will understand you, but the question is vague enough for not to be answered...\nif you really have a question just ask it... we are all understanding!\ndon't be shy!
540062
hasnt happened to me yet; people who ask questions want to hear things that they agree with, and if they dont \nAH! its the end of the world. \nbut its okay, im sure that you give fine answers, people are just wierd like that.
561800
Man you are coming with some good questions!! People that keep their minds in little small boxes are scared to see the big truth. They are comfortable in their little box, full of narrow mindness and ignoarance. You are absolutely right my freind, when you tell people something that goes against what they have learned or even better, things that they don't know, they get so offended and take it personal!! How can people love to be in denial!??! Doesn't it remind you of the narrowed minded people that were told that the Earth was round and the public killed them!?!?
670425
Dude most people like to answer questions they can relate to. Maybe some of the one you have asked they could not relate with. Maybe re asking it again will help......
954364
It depends! Sometimes you find that people who already know what the answer is don't feel they can cope with the answer! So they ask to make sure that indeed there is a solution to their problem and to have their answer confirmed as 'the' answer to their question means they feel reassured that they're doing the right thing. Other people ask what other people would qualify as a silly question and it maybe to some if it isn't to them! Then again ... You have people asking questions for no other purpose but to get others react quickly! You know controversial questions!
985926
I think it does sharpen your beliefs when someone challenges them. Sometimes the anger that people show is insecurity in what they believe. They don't know how to answer a question someone asks them and so they lash out at the person for even asking.  When people ask what I believe it also helps me to examine what I believe and creates a dialog between the two of us.
1000364
same goes for people who ask questions? do they realize they corner answerers to answer a rhetorical question shamefully, or do they actually want an opinion.
200434
Because some people just like to answer a question for the sack of answering and have fun. They are not interested at the details but just their own opinion...
539022
most of the time people dont take such questions personally , but some people do and as far as i thing those r the person who have some inferiority complex. so stop worrying and keep having fun until u dont want to hurt anyone
635314
The fact is that most people don't want an answer.They want someone to reinforce their own ideas.People don't want to hear the truth.Sometimes the truth hurts a little and we prefer to live in denial. The true path to a mature and productive life is to listen to others and learn from them.Good answers should be received and accepted no matter whether we like the answer or we shouldn't ask the questions.