why must we judge those who ask silly ?
916388
A very large percentage of the questions on Y!A are asked in jest for the sole purpose of obtaining amusing answers.  That's half the fun here!  Those that take silly answers too seriously need to lighten up!
12151
be as stupid as the questioner
907325
we are too quick to judge ... period\nbut yes more so when it is involving religion xx
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.
554027
people generally give important answers to silly questions because they respect theirs partners in conversation. you are a lucky person if you met these people. that means they respect you and the conversation, even though it is a silly one...
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!
251267
because u can ask or answer with out being judge... \n\nu can also ask to ur family/friends but sometimes u want to know more opinions... \n\nthere are things that u can't ask just in the open bc u can hurt someone or bc u want to be prepared for something...\n\nyou don't have to wait for a correct moment or bother anybody with your stuff...\n\nu get answers right away with several points of view...\n\nu can't get upset if you don't like the answer...\n\nu can post smart and stupid questions just to know what other people think...
765997
Sometimes... if they're stupid... lol no offense.
261235
They're very immature, and/or so insecure that they have to put someone else down to feel better about themselves.  \n\nI personally love this site, because I like to get others' opinions on issues as well as give advice, if it's asked for.  I take it reasonably seriously.  Even if someone's asking a silly question on purpose, I'll probably answer whimsically, but never in a derogatory fashion.\n\nDon't worry, they're not the majority on here!  :)
1030649
It's good to ask questions and have people with different point of views to answer them, healthy for the mind. Makes you wiser. but some people can ask some stupid questions like that.
10676
Because they are too stupid to ask a smart question.
763793
well siad. its makes them feel smart b/c they are shallow stupid people  after all. its a way for them to avoid the answer that they did not like b/c it was true
975154
LOL - I HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!\nHave you ever been called a name because you asked a ridiculous question - that was MEANT to be ridiculous - and people just didn't "get it"?  Happens all the time to me.  Lighten up.  Take some time to go live a life and do this (answer questions) for FUN!\nI had some people in mind when I wrote this...
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?
846638
To make literalists ask silly questions.
760897
There are no stupid questions, just stupid people asking questions.
720470
That was an excellent question. Ignore those who don't have a sense of humour.