How many people really look at the answers?

Question

I have noticed that most answers get "VOTED" on by readers, rather than being picked by the 'Asker." I wonder, does that mean that many (most) of the Askers don't ever look back to see what the answers were? I see some good information floating around this site (some BS, too) but if nobody reads it, why answer?

Answer 1

I always read the question, then read the answers that are already there and then I answer, or thumbs up an answer that is really close to what I would have said, and thumbs down bad answers and report even worse. Then, I look back at answers that were given while I wrote mine, and vote/report accordingly.

I know that I've asked something a couple times and then couldn't get back to my computer until a voted answer was already chosen ( very frustrating)

Answer 2

I always read all the answers, but i find it hard to choose a best.  I use all the information given to me in the answers.

Answer 3

Maybe the Askers can't decide which answers are the best so they just leave it for the voters to pick.

Answer 4

i read them.

Answer 5

yes you no teas,good,