What's better? Answering 10 questions quickly but poorly or putting some thought into the answers?
It seems like people are obsessed with racking up imaginary points. If that's the case, why not try to actually help someone and possibly earn 10 points...instead of responding with a less than mediocre answer and earning only 2 points?
2006-03-27T17:50:46Z
I'd like to see the points go, too, but I think that would flood the system with foolish questions and possibly more ridiculous answers.
I also understand what you mean about the answer fitting the question. I guess I didn't think about that because I tend to avoid such questions unless I have something witty to say.
quietthoughts7772006-03-26T15:41:17Z
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I really agree with you! I always put thought into my answers,Sometimes,I think they give just immature answers.I like to help people,So I always try to give everyone a thought out answer.But I really don't care about the 10 points,I may get.I am here just to share my knowledge with others,And maybe make a difference in there lives.
It depends on the question. If it is a moronic question I give it the time it deserves and answer quickly (easy two points), However, if it is a sincere question or obvious the asker put some time into their question I will give it my valuable time and as honest an answer as I can. sometimes I can't improve on another answer and I will recommend the asker listen to the good answer. If it is a really well thought out answer I will look at the askers other questions and answer or rate them as well. Above all I try to keep all answers light, friendly, and fun!! peace
The thoughtful answer is the better answer. Some answers require only short answers, but some require detail and explanation. I think it's best to elaborate all the details and facts that are necessary to fully answer the question and at the same time not be so long and drawwn out that it is rambling. For instance if I asked,"How old are you?" you would not tell me your life story. But, if I asked, "How old do you think you should be to have lived life to it's fullest?", that answer might require more explanation.
It's better to actually put some thought into it. I try to help people the best I can - I'm also annoying in the fact that if someone asks a dumb question, I let them know what I think of it. ;|
Personally, I do both. I answer serious questions with thoughtful, serious answers that I took the time to think about and/or research. But when someone asks, for example, "How should I pick my nose?", I consider any sort of answer, short of foul language, to be fair game.