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Is answers really helping anybody?

In my experience when I ask a question (or look one up for information) it seems like AT LEAST 50% of the answers are Spam, insults, personal attacks, "idk", misinformation, rants about "in your OTHER question you......", or "answers" where it is clear the user didn't even read the question.

Is this really rocket science?

Or does anyone have some stories to share where they DID get correct or useful information?

By the way I do NOT mean responses where I disagree with the opinion given. That is fine (in fact exactly what I'm looking for) WHEN it ANSWERS the question.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I definitely think a lot of people on here abuse the whole "2 points for every answer" policy by putting down stupid answers like "??????" or "Thanks for the 2 points." However, I see a lot of insightful, well-researched answers on here too (mostly in the Best of Answers section), so I guess it is about as helpful as any other resource that uses an open forum to exchange information. You get about 10% experts, 90% dumb-asses to weigh in on your question. I hope THAT was an answer you consider worthwhile! :)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, I needed information about a Toyota. A Toyota tech of twenty years responded with some terrific info. Two other car buffs also gave me information that helped me in buying a car. In the Food section, people are always handing out recipes and advice on entertaining. Also, people give great travel advice. I agree some answers are past ridiculous.... and some questions. When someone posts " Am I pregnant?", they should have points deducted.

  • 1 decade ago

    Hey now, rocket science really isn't that big of a deal! Remember the astronaut love triangle?

    Anyway, I do get useful and correct information on here at times. Other times, not so much! It's a roll of the dice.

    If you personally don't feel that Yahoo is helping you, you can always leave the site.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    You may wish to speak with Richard, as he seems to have helped a lot of people with his answers

  • 1 decade ago

    This is not rocket science you are just slower than average...These answers are helping me feel better about myself...eat them

    Source(s): GED
  • 1 decade ago

    Maybe !!some times ;)

  • 1 decade ago

    it kinda helped me get a little over my crush who smokes they said that just rember his black lungs

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    lol they help me all the time.. it depends on the question really.

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