Do you think Yahoo! Answers is reliable in answering your questions?
92240
Reliable is not the term I would use here.\n\nSome answers are good, some are not good and some are garbage. \n\nYou weed through all the garbage and there may be a treasure.   People know more than they think.\n\nSometimes even the wizen hymers can give you a hint\nto help you figure out your answers.
912989
It depends on the question. I only answer if I feel I can offer some valid information or insight.  I will not answer a question that is really ridiculous (as so many are).  I do not answer question so I can get more points (haven't quite figured out what the points are for anyway).  I think that answers should offer more than a "yes" or "no".  If I agree with someones answer I may tell the questioner why.  Some do have better answers.  I have found that most of the questions being asked are subjective.  I may give a thumbs up to someone who has a valid point, but will only give a thumbs down if some one provieds an answer that is extremely biased and ignorant of the subject.
575093
I have to agree that it does take a thoughtful answer to score big on here...but it's not really about the point value for everyone. Some people are just here to use there anonymous screen name to be rude and have a laugh at someone elses expense. Some of us (like myself) put thought into their answers and offer some sincere advise to the asker. I am on level 6 and currently 21% of my answers have been picked as best.Don't get me wrong...I have answered some not so serious questions, and given appropriately not so serious answers to them...I have also found that I have a couple of times put too much thought into my answer because it was a "joke" question...though I didn't see the humor in it. TO each their own. We all have our purpose to serve here, so take the Not so genuine responders with a grain of salt. Enjoy the site...you will find in time that there will be certain members that you will hope to have answer your questions...Happy Q's & A's
225256
Yes, but that would require someone to administer this site, which is clearly not the case.  It's the Wikipedia version of a bulletin board, but without the experts.\n\nOther relevant questions:\n- should a spellchecker be required for submissions?\n- should the same person be allowed to answer the same other person's questions just to get points?\n- should there be a minimum letter/word count for answers to eliminate "yes," "no," and other answers that are only to get points (for whatever reason that is considered beneficial)?
741728
Using a search engine is easy, and is also a lot safer way to get the information that you need than posting here. I wouldn't take the advice of the Yahoo! Answers community seriously. I'm sure that upon occasion, a sensible and valid answer is given here. But the high number of ignorant and malicious answers far outweighs the usefulness of the site, in my opinion. It is more of a social networking site than a serious attempt at answering legitimate questions.
1065886
Might sometimes be helpful to answer a really tough Q but c'mon any monkey can hit a website for an answer.  I personally try to answer them from my own knowledge.  It's kind of like going onto Jeapordy and bringing a whole stack of encyclopedias with you.
1043656
most definitely...have you noticed that when you search on yahoo.com, sometimes the search results include links to specific questions on yahoo! answers if it's related to your search?\n\ni searched for something today and found my answer not in the search results, but in a  link to yahoo! answers.\n\ngood stuff!
933562
it depens on what the question is no doubt!\ni just wanna say that i love the questions you post! there awsome...i love to answer them...no doubt youve become one of the most popular people on yahoo answers\n-KIZZ
842495
I only take it personally when I know that I gave a good answer. Last night, someone asked why her question was removed/was a violation/whatever and I linked the Community Guidelines and said it provoked a conversation which was a no no. Everyone else was like "it's a conspiracy, Yahoo! Answers employees have no life, etc etc.\n\nIt's like, excuse me for answering the question correctly, while all of you just guess and make stuff up.\n\nThis was the question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkGFXDTzVVTRgn_vv1YQ3t_sy6IX?qid=20061109211701AA0a4bM
1144809
Yes, there a few gems stashed in amongst the rubbish on this forum.  It takes researching the profiles of people who give intelligent answers.  People who give good answers usually ask great questions.  Sometimes we have to put up with a lot of irritating nonsense to get through to the good stuff.  I suggest keep a list of people who ask good questions/give good answers and go to their profiles to answer theirs.  Who cares about points.  Let the others wear each other out.
680983
I think it's a great idea, although I honestly believe that those with the senseless blather would find the other half and continue their nonsense. Some people have too much time on their hands and use that extra time for nonsensical things like those questions instead of actually trying to help those who have legitimate questions here!\n\nPerhaps Yahoo should keep track somehow of the actual authentic questions and answers given and once a person reaches a specified amount, then they could be given access to a "special" section that is reserved for authentic Questions and Answers that those who misuse it would be restricted from.
667442
I posted a few "friendly" questions,and got a lot of wise asss answers!It's like SOME people have nothing better to do than reply with stupid answers while whacking their "weasel",GEEEESH!!
238376
My questions have been opinion rather than seeing a solution to a problem. I hope I've been about to help others in my answers. Some have said so, and I've been surprised at how often my questions have been selected as best answer. That makes me feel good, as though maybe I was able to help someone. \n\nBut I do love the humorous answers. Some of them have been so funny that I've had tears running down my face.
1173188
I would say pretty successful looking at some of the answers here on yahoo
663873
Yes, there are so many things that I want to say and ask, and Yahoo! Answers lets me do that. And if you ask people who don't personally know you, your more likely to get a more truthful answer. Plus, it cures boredom, and I like answering peoples questions.
1016839
I agree! The fact that we choose our best answer ourselves proves it. You can simply choose the answers you agree with and leave one that may really be true alone!\nHowever, I did have a very interesting case, where I was certain this one person would send me hate mail for my realistic answer, he chose mine as best! weird things happen! :-D\nThere are some people seeking truths out there, but it still comes down to the seeker to choose.
1120473
I believe that some people just like to see the response they get. Sometimes I do that, but sometimes I use the program to find real answers. Maybe even advice. Just recently I "asked" if my computer program would change the quality of my digital video if I made it into a DVD. I got really great answers and I am going to try it out. ;)