What possesses some people to report an answer?

I don't get it and I am hoping the person who reported my answer for violation of community guidelines does me a favor and enlightens me. The question was something like "Can I get a hug? I feel sad or like crying." My answer was "Awww, .... sure. Don't cry. It will be OK" I answered it in all sincerity knowing, of course, that it's not possible to give an actual hug so I was merely trying to comfort.

Now in all likelihood this person was joking and many of the responders were making comments both good and bad. I went back to search for the question but couldn't find it. It just really pisses me off when there is no logical reason to be reported. Furthermore, trying to appeal it is pointless because the appeal committee lacks any semblance of logic and common sense, or anything more than a rudimentary knowledge of English and all the nuances contained therein.

So what's the answer? What kind of person reports something so innocuous? And Why?.... Personal vendetta? Jealousy? Misunderstanding?.....

Please, clue me in on the secret. Thank you.