Why can't the answer to a question be "no"?

Question

I answered "no" to a question and the answer has been removed because it doesn't fit in with the guidelines.

Perhaps "No I don't know" would have been allowed.

Answer 1

No?

Answer 2

can't it? try again.

Answer 3

umm.... It can...

Answer 4

It can be when the structure of the question begs a yes or no answer.  "No" is emphatic, final, and yes, wise. Use it often and well!

Answer 5

well that if you ask the right question in first place

Answer 6

NO MAN!

Answer 7

Depends how your question is framed. If the question is: "Is it true that all handsome and soft-spoken guys are g*y?" the answer can be "No".

However, if it is:"What do you think of marrying a beauty?" the answer cannot be "No" or "Yes" but has to be elaborated with an opinion.

Answer 8

obviously it is difficult to say when we don't know what the question was

though 'no I don't know' begs the question why did you try to answer if you don't know?

Answer 9

No :)

Answer 10

yes...uhh if I say yes..then the answer would be yes...

so I'm gonna it can be no..^^