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Why cheat so obviously?

Why do people obviously cheat by putting in one answer (a wrong one) straight off the bat, then wait for the other answers to edit their answer, copying the answers given later, and appear to be first off the bat? I think it's terrible, and I know who you are, those who have done this to me...

Update:

The first correct answer is often chosen as best - that's what annoys me so. I know I've been passed over for this reason before.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    cuz peeps are morons and can't use there own brains and think of something creative and different. instead they have to copy other peeps ideas

  • 1 decade ago

    Well that clears up why when I do post the first correct answer, the second answer gets picked over mine, even though I had the first correct answer to begin with.

  • 1 decade ago

    I agree with jenivive... you take this site toooooooo seriously. We al know it goes on but who gives a shite? you can do anything with the points so take a chill pill.

    Edit..... We have all put in good answers to questions and the person asking choses someone they like on here or just someone who has agreed with them which is pointless we all know... but get over it. Its just like this question... you will end up choosing someone who says 'yes i agree, how annoying that is' instead of someone who might give you a point of view you didnt think of etc etc etc... thats just the way it is.

  • 1 decade ago

    Some people can't follow rules. Just remember, cheaters never prosper and drive on. You can only control your own actions. I agree with you, by the way.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Because they want to give the appearance of intelligence, but when they make it obvious the only thing that is clear is that they are idiots.

  • 1 decade ago

    It is wrong, but if the person gives the people credit for their answer then its really not coping i think Only if they are just agreeing and saying i also agree with blagh blagh on what he/she is saying. Then thats fine. But i don't understand if someone is edited their whole answer to copy word for word then that's horrible. I understand what you are are saying :) I hope people stop.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    supply up badmouthing human beings purely through fact they beat your candidate. via the way, to your information, McCain replaced into asked a gaggle of greater QUESTIONS on the tip THAT OBAMA replaced into not at all asked and he replied them besides, certainly much greater effective than the previous ones.

  • Jen F
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    It really pisses me off and annoys me when someone will put

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    as their answer then come back and change it just so they can be at the top.

    It's not a race people and the points don't matter.

  • 1 decade ago

    I didnt know that...I do however edit a word or two due to bad spelling...my answers truly are..my own!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Do you get points for being first or something?

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