Why are there so many stupid questions & why do people reply?
542723
Because it's important to have a sense of humor.
486828
I answer as many questions as I can thoughtfully, cogently, and with the goal of helping the asker resolve the problem or question, and/or with the goal of pointing out to them that there are flaws in their reasoning.  This is my 235th answer, and none of them have been silly or to "get points."  However, I see quite a few silly questions out there.  I think that it's perhaps because each of us is here participating in Y! Answers for different reasons--some merely for entertainment, and others so that they can have the opportunity to interact with others.
309722
newest stupid question i have seen: Why do people ask such ridiculously stupid questions? \n\n\nWow you are right, what kind of person wastes peoples' time with these questions...better yet, what kind of person actually bothers to read those questions or answer them or to copy them down for their own question....yep, i think you right you are stupid...
400721
alot will just for the 2 points . . . plus . . . people can't help answering stupid questions . . . trying to sound smart . . . lol
1091652
people need more information than this.\n\notherwise you will just get replies from - well - freaks
545268
Some people just wan tthe 2pts and others scale their answers to match the stupidity of the questions (and there really are stupid questions).\n\nI try to answer questions with accurate, complete and hopefully helpful answers if they are in my fields of study. \n\nBut sometimes I am in there with the 'matching stupidity' approach.
308354
Then why bother posting a worthless question.  These types of questions weigh down the rest of the system and the good questions get buried at the bottom.  You don't want to come back?  Fine, but you don't have to waste other people's time with a dumb question.  By the way, it is "probably," not "prolly."
304722
Why do so many people ask such stupid questions?  You know you really don't want an answer, you just want someone to tell you what you want to hear, and criticize those who don't agree with you.  A plea to all, please stop asking stupid questions that you don't really want an answer to!
53163
There is stupid and then there is real stupid.  No offense, but your question, itself, could be called stupid by some people (not me of course).  If you ran a search with "Stupid question" you would find your question has been posted dozens and dozens of times.\n\nI really feel that if you think a question is that stupid or you don't think you can come up with a good answer then you should not bother answering it.\n\nI'll ask a question that I know could be considered stupid, and one that I could research myself.  But let's say, for instance, I'm really busy at work.  Then at least when I get home I'll have the answer to my question.  Hopefully, not one, that says, "Search for it on Google," to me that's just a dumb answer.  \nAnyways...have fun on Yahoo Answers.  :)
1075971
I believe it to be the immaturity of the respondent.  A lot of them have attitude and are just plain inconsiderate.  Others are just here for the points and they have to type something, being rude is quicker typing than just giving you a straight answer, which by the way they may not even know.  They feel safe doing this because of the anonymous nature of the Internet and take this opportunity to be the way they think is "Kuuuuuul."\n\nJust take a deep breath, shake your head and let it pass.  If there are threatening comments made click on the "Report Abuse" button under their Icon.  Good Luck with your questions and take care.
917797
Maybe because there not interesting questions.  Just ask something silly and people will respond....Good Luck!
420992
Because people are dumb and stupid. They are bored and having nothing better to do in their lives then sit online and pick fights with people they don't know. And then they make the rest of us who are trying to find out answers to real questions fustrated and mad:) They are dumb.
333716
we ask stupid questions to see how many stupid people will answer them.....hmmmm
479852
Well, its new and its fun, something different I guess. Even though the points dont matter, its still fun to see how mnay you can get, while maybe helping somebody with a serious question or problem, it's just too bad that there are so many stupid questions on here and so many mean answers, maybe that will change soon.
409907
No, this is not a stupid question. This is a very informative question, I think. What gripes me even more than the amount of truly ridiculous and pointless questions on here are the amount of truly unhelpful, immature, and unnecessary comments left behind by some of the answerers. In the Dating section, everything you see is, "Is 14 too old (to have sex)," or "You are a Dooshbag" or "Girls don't date dickheads," etc. My guess is that some of these "people" in general are just obnoxious kids who are born one among twenty, and aren't really raised like they should be and will say anything mean and then sit back and laugh about it.
994882
Most people are idiots. alot of ppl take things too seriously, even silly questions.
756130
Yeah some people just have to be rude. I think it's because they have no lives or anything better to do. I mean people on here sometimes ask "questionable" questions, but it's set up as a question and answer forum so people can ask what they want and others can choose what they answer. Personally if I come across a question that is even too "questionable" for me, I continue to scroll rather than provide the asker of the question with some snide remark. So to all the people that think someone is asking a question with an obvious answer or that a persons question is dumb, grow up, that's what we're all here for to ask whatever question we want to get feedback, not your useless, ignorant comments. Quit being such smart alecks, you don't know the background of who is on the other end of the computer asking the question. Stop criticizing grammar and spelling and being so condescending. None of us is perfect. All the best.