Why is it important not to give extra infomation in answers to these questions?
540479
Im not sure if thats true but it seems that most people are only interested in the answer to their question and dont want to go through reading the whole "why" part.  (aka people dont want to read alot.)
802920
That depends...some answers are easy and others need a real thoughful answer.  Some questions come to me easily if there's something I'm really wondering about.  It takes a bit more thought to come up with a question just for the sake of entertainment purposes.  I don't know how some people can rattle off question after question...some have 2 pages of open questions.
572286
Because some people want to know the answers from other people rather than their friends... because sometimes your friends don't know the answer so you want to find out some answers from some other people that may know the answer to your question.
286030
The main reason I can think of would be if the questions are complex, and you think it unlikely that people would take the time to read the details in order to answer knowledgeably.  In an interview, you can take the time to describe what your question is all about, and get more meaningful answers.  Another reason might be if there are visual props to use, and you do not want to distort the effect by showing them in a printed source.  An example of that would be if the startle or shock value of the visual image is of importance.
301041
I think that some questions stir something inside of us.Some questions are controversial,while others are not.Some questions are easily answered while others are answered by text book explanations.Hmmmm I wonder how many answers this question will get?
154701
My rule tends to be that if I don't have something worthwhile to contribute to the answers already posted, I do not answer.  That's the only way for the "noise" factor to be defeated on a site like this one.  Answer what you know, learn what you do not, and ask intelligent questions.  That's the formula for a great community at Yahoo! Answers.
63140
You may have to word your questions more carefully to indicate whether you are seeking general info or info to help you solve a personal problem.  The latter may get you very direct responses.  Still you are free to ask in your own style and others are free to answer in their own styles.  Hopefully, all the answers put together will help get you the answer you want, from the best to the least answer.  Good luck.
991529
I agree. I often give complete answers, with lots of research to back them up, and am only rewarded with two points. It can be pretty frustrating.
213245
I think you can learn a lot about me from reading my answers.  I am rather self-revealing in many ways.  I think a lot of people show themselves in their answers, but it depends on what sort of questions they like to answer.  Perhaps that is also revealing, since a person who answers only precise, scientific data type questions is telling you something, too.
26266
You need to be more specific when you ask questions.
512150
Well, this question is not quite pointless.  It's worth two point...and hopefully ten later.  It would be 'pointless' if I didn't take the time to answer it...and if I don't get the ten extra, it would be 'pointless' to get upset about it.
351122
Why don't you be more specific with your question.
305761
Because a lot of people can related to those questions. Some of us may have been through it before while others or just experiencing it. So we can try to give them some closures to why those situations occur OK. Then that's more interesting because they are asking for heeeelp, and we give our advice, which is great. It shows your integrity and if you are yet to be wise yourself, also those questions aren't as bored as all the other questions some people be asking!!
283193
how about providing some more details?
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...
35488
Yes. I think they do it to keep people from asking idle questions.  If you know it'll cost you a point, most people will refrain from asking things like, "Would you kiss my pet gerbil?" or some other nonsense.
1095494
I think that we would need more details for you to get any decent answers. Why do you need to? Why would you want to?