Why do people come on yahoo answers?
546597
So that they can find answers for their strange questions or some just want to know what things comes out of other people's head.
545694
well, we do get something in return like when we ask, when we answerer's different opinion and ours might be wrong and when we vote for an undecided question. But i think most likely people come here because they are bored or lazy to do work or want to lough, that's why silly question gets more answer than a real question simply because we're not in the state of mind to think
890913
Honestly?  While getting best answer is nice, it's not why I'm here.  \n\n\n\nI'm here to try and answer people's questions with honesty, sincerity, and as accurately as possible.  I'm here to share my knowledge with those who need it or are looking for it.  \n\n\n\nI'd rather someone find the answer to a question that has puzzled them for a long time, and find a bit of happiness from it - that's my job, and if I've succeeded, then I've done what I set out to do....
11013
It is true that some people may spam an answer just to get the points, however you actually receive much more points for getting chosen as a best answer.  I think most people are trying to get the best answer, rather than just the two points for answering a question.  Also if you question the valdity of an answer you can always check the person's source, or if they didn't supply one, don't choose them as the best answer.
341737
They just want to join the people at Yahoo answers, but do not have the ability to form a logical question. Many other do not seem to know what "Check Spelling" is all about.
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Not typing their answers clearly and making sure their question is actually READABLE, and understandable.\nI have skipped MANY question, simply because it's not clear what the questionis even about!\nIf they just took the time to think about and read their questions before they post them, to make sure others will understand it, I'm sure there'd be a LOT more replies.
911499
People who respond to other peoples answers are totally wacked aren't they.  Rarely do we go back to questions answered, tho its sometimes fun.  If you have a problem with someones answer, write them an email, or go to one of their recent unresolved questions and ask them to use a bit more time to answer your question.  That this is not a discussion board can make things difficult.
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because this place is called "YAHOO! ANSWERS", not "YAHOO!-no stupid questions that are seemingly always repeated & that no one has the true- ANSWERS"\nso stupidity & ignorants thrives here, unfortionatly.
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I like Yahoo Answers and you made me smile with your comments.\n\nPeople can get trapped in answering a question. They can wander...get off Topic...all of that.\n\nThis question is all about you:)  You want your questions answered fully...and I agree with that.\n\nHowever, many times the answer to the question is all about you or me.\n\nSmiles again. I hope that I was focused in my answer to you.\n\nChow. :)
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It's just a basic human characteristic, people love to give advice! If they didn't,  Yahoo answers would have never gotten off the ground.\nMaybe that's a great thing about here, we can all get our advice and our opinions out before we have to go face the public, and won't have such an urge to be overbearing bossy-butts!
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Agree. Strongly agree. Why? Because for one, there are things that I say on Yahoo! Answers that people I know in my daily do not need to do. There are just some things that you dont mind stranger knowing because they are less judgemental... or that they really won't say anything to you... or that they you will tell you straight up what they think and you don't have to give a crap about it.\nFor two, there are some things that people ask over here regarding to those people, so it'd just be awkward if they found out.\nAnd for three, sometimes its just better so then they wont start answering your answers and then ask you questions regarding the question that you asked that they answered.\n\nWow, that was a mouthful...
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A lot of people answer questions to receive points. I found that out with a few I have asked. So I just read them and laugh. Its not like they are ruining my day and maybe they had nothing better to do. I also say...If you ask a question...you should be prepared to receive answers you may not necessarily agree or disagree with. Those that have answered your question ignorantly or negatively  might have a different opinion of their answer.
954763
I'm with you on that.  I have posted some serious questions before and they're not even been looked at, but give someone a fun, weird, stupid question and everyone is all over it.  There has to be some people out there like you and me that do go to the trouble of answering the unique/real questions.  It's not all just about points people it's about helping out your fellow friends.  Make someone's day and actually answer something you wouldn't normally answer and do some research on it and you just might make someone's day or help them make a life style change.  Get to it....
770330
That's a good question.\nMy guess is that the rude people are the ones who have way to much time on their hands and like to take it out on others. I enjoy answering questions and find that a lot of the really good answers are very helpful but then it seems that there is always a rude person who has to spoil it for everyone and give some really mean and spiteful answer just to ruin it for others.\nI wish those rude people wouldn't answer any questions at all if they don't enjoy either asking good questions or answering them. Rudeness is a sign of really bad manners and poor up-bringing too.\nMy answer may not sit well with some but I tell it like it is.
200342
Because they don't want people on here who aren't really answering or asking questions.  It's their way of preventing spammers and such.
1177427
I agree with you. I think people do it to accumulate points rather than present a worthwhile and thought out answer. I asked some serious questions and received some smart aleck answers myself. Some of them displayed quite a sense of humor, though! It's what we make it, just like anything in life...
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Because, you have to prove to Yahoo! that you are out there answering questions with valid answers. Unfortunately, there are too many gamers out there, that just want the points. They answer questions with "non-answers" and it is a waste of everyone's time and energy. Don't worry, once you get up a couple levels, you'll have a hard time using all the answers up that are available to you. If you answer well and you get chosen as best answerer, you have the potential to get several points (2+10+several positive votes).