Why is it that people answer the, dumb questions, but ignore the serious questions?

Question

I don't get it? I've put up lots of questions that never get answered! Then one time I put up an, "Am I pretty" questions and a lot of people answered.

Answer 1

unfortunately, i think most people ignore the questions that take more than a little bit of time & effort to answer well; they're probably just browsing around on here & don't want to think too much, just pick up some points here & there. i'm guilty of that myself, from time to time, but i do try to be helpful most of the time (at least, i hope so!)  :-)

Answer 2

People don't like to think. Period.

Answer 3

Don't worry, it says more about those who answered your questions than about she who asked them.  People seem to want to use this site as a social site, rather than an information exchange.

I answer serious questions and avoid the frivolous chatty ones.  Maybe I wasn't here when you asked.

Answer 4

People are just as confused about the issues people address on yahoo, so they don't know how to answer. I often find questions I would like to answer but don't know exactly if I am right, or I don't fully understand it myself.  

Answer 5

Add me to your contacts and when you ask a Serious Question, I will be happy to answer it. I do not do the " Pretty Questions". I leave that for the kids that are trying to get Points.

Answer 6

Well, what is the question you need help with? I might be able to help, but I don't answer a question unless I know what I'm talking about. Either that, or I missed your question. I don't answer the "am I pretty" questions.