Do you think this question and answer forum has potential for political and social change in the world?
91990
It may not cause big changes in a short amount of time...but you never know when, where, or how you may influence another rational mind, and thereby ignite change.\nI'm thankful to Yahoo for giving us the means to express our opinions here.
1131310
It might work for some situations, but for many world conflicts, "no." A lot of the world violence problems are power issues...not differences in belief systems...either the desire to have power/control over others or the desire to attain wealth/power.
963592
I think it will last longer than others, because there always people needing other people's help and opinions. I really respect the seriousness of this forum with all of these abuse rule. I even find it way greater than mere chat, because it is more target oriented and leave no space to the annoyance of the blank minded
764597
Absolutely. This is a hard forum to get to know people well.
300036
Wow - \n\nYou must be mistaken.  I am totally shocked that a liberal, open minded, free thinking member would have anything to do with squelching your individual rights of free speech that were manifested in a forum specifically established to inquire about such matters.  \n\nParticularly because it was such a seemingly relevant question considering the happenings in the world today.\n\nI suppose I shall have to reconsider my opinion.  I wonder if I'm allowed to do that?
171641
I would think not.  As one element in evolving communication it does have an impact on the world becoming a closer knit community.  While such communication makes increasing amounts of information available to larger and larger groups of people, it also demonstrates the wide disparity among peoples.    This is demonstrated by increasingly large numbers of people trying to get into Western nations.  At the same time people become dissatisfied with there lot in life and this can often erupt in strife.\n\nAs communication increases, and knowledge spreads throughout the world, the capability to harm others in large numbers also increases and this can lead to major disasters.  The current war with terrorists is a form of this and can be defined as a world war.
21865
This is a question & answer forum.  Thanks for joining us.  Anything intelligent you would like to add?
211210
No, but that is an interesting idea.\n\nAny thoughts, Answers Team?
244711
I'd say yes. However, many times they don't express themselves clearly so what they get is a resounding "huh?" instead of a helpful answer. \n\nI've also noticed many people trying to get us to do their homework for them (which I find rather amusing) and people asking questions inaapropriate for this forum.
534544
Let yahoo reintroduce it. It will give a more responsible platform for exchange of ideas as well as friendship.
630160
No problem whatsoever.  I agree with your premise and I agree with your question.  It is my understanding that, if this forum belongs to anyone, then it belongs to everyone.  It has an important element missing in many a chat room; that being a healthy discussion involving divergent opinions.  Who says there is only one correct answer?
1001814
Kuriyama, I agree absolutely with you. However, I think you are wrong about Yahoo answers, the questioner could get something going here with like minded people to organise and get rid of the shits that run his country.
736752
Yahoo Ask and Answer forums of course!
871377
good question! \n\nyou know, I can't think of a better way to get a cross section of society's honest opinion on such a wide range of issues, even including various sponsored polls and surveys. I think even the yahoo guys themselves should consider bringing the \nY!A politics politics section to their attention because many people have had suspicions or seen evidence of politicians seeming out of touch with their voter's opinion through the years & not just in the west either.\n\nit would do them a lot of good (and no harm at all) to read some of the answers on Y!A, and even perhaps ask a few questions as well!\nY!A
13276
I don't know much about it so I wouldn't be good in discussions, but if you already have a group, try posting the link on a forum with people who would be interested.
963190
Justin you are right. I think that any forum that doesn't screen its members is destined to become a useless cesspool of idiocy and personal attacks. Yahoo answers never was and never will be a forum for obtaining useful information or exchanging ideas. Instead it is a playground for chuckle heads.\n\nNow having said that, I must admit that I am guilty of contributing to the degradation of this forum. You are welcome to play if you want, just don't expect any enlightenment here.\n\nPeace, bro.
352280
i don't think so. I think what makes the world an intresting place is our different views. Without variety everything would be boring and stale