How do you choose a best answer?

Question

Truthfully, now...do you read each answer? Or, do you rely on the "top answerer" caption? Do check out the links provided? Will you give a best answer to someone who disagrees with you?

I'm simply curious....I know what criteria I use....what do you use?

Answer 1

You are simply curious? Now what is it about choosing that makes you so? Provide me with some amusement and perhaps I'll confess! Aggressive Arts & Humanities, indeed.

*Addendum. Got your attention! We'll scrap it out now and make it up later. Now that's some jazzy criteria.

Answer 2

I read the answer of all and rely the answer but i will not give the best answer to someone because i am not enough score so i am sorry that i not choice it!

Answer 3

It is clearly and well written, somewhat interesting, and definitely on point, and in a manner that indicates to me that it is far more correct than not.

I will give BA to someone i don't agree with, per the above, and the discussion is compelling.

Answer 4

I read all the answers, and I check the links of the ones who seem to know what they're talking about.  I don't pay attention to how addicted they are to answers.yahoo.com.  If I ask a question, I wouldn't know the information, so disagreement is not an issue.  I look for information here, not opinions.

Answer 5

i simply just read all the answers and the one that helps me the most gets best answer. simple.

Answer 6

Sincerity and logic are two top yardsticks for me.  I usually choose a reply that is most well thought out, most effortful, and relevant.  Sometimes, if a person shares a personal experience or shares a lot about his/herself, I do respect and appreciate the private info shared for everyone's benefit, I'd really give that one preference over others.  

I try to be fair and not favor folks who agree with my views, but just try to be open-minded to others who have reflected and came up with a disagreement but that is well supported.  It's always an opportunity for my own growth when I open my mind to other possible angles I may not have considered before.  This is a great place to do that because everyone has different views and hail from other countries as well.