Why make one's questions and answers private?

Question

luck of self confidence?

Answer 1

Because someone you know may be on Y!A and find some deep dark secrets. D:

Answer 2

i've wondered the same thing. My guess is they answer some raunchy questions, or ask some embarassing questions and they dont want people to see. I just add them to my contact list, this way when they ask, or answer a question I get to see anyway. lol.

Answer 3

Mine are private so I don't get stalked by idiots.

Answer 4

some people just want to make it that way. Their choice I suppose. Bit weird considering that when they do answer or ask everyone sees it anyway.