- NEW!
by AB-Joel on October 20th, 2003
Answerbag's goal is to help people find and share knowledge, and to help them help each other. So, to get good answers, you'll want to write a good question!
General tips:
Questions should be clear, concise, and should ask for a specific response or piece of information. Usually a shorter question gets better answers - if your question is long or has too much personal detail, other people won't want to read it, or they'll get confused by the irrelevant details.
Important: we may already have your answer! Use our search to look for answers, so you don't have to wait for a new answer. We remove duplicate questions from the site, so it helps keep the site clean and organized if you don't post duplicate questions in the first place.
Search here: http://www.answerbag.com/ask
We do allow fun, social questions like "What do you look like?", but we recommend that you keep these to a minimum so you don't annoy users looking for real, helpful information. :)
Some good questions are:
- Can hamsters survive in the wild?
- Why are flamingoes pink?
- Where can I find lyrics for Nirvana songs?
If you want a specific answer, ask a specific question! Clear, concise questions always get the fastest answers.
That said, we accept just about any question that falls within our Terms of Use, so have fun! And remember to give good ratings to people who give good answers!
UPDATE: Please do not ask for points in your questions. These questions will be rejected, and if repeated, further disciplinary action will be taken.
Why do we love people that we know do not love us?
by glowworm on October 24th, 2011
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Do you think someone can reinvent their love after a breakup?
by glowworm on October 24th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
When asking questions, are you more interested in anecdotal evidence, fun, statistics or theoretical proofs?
by iwnit on October 8th, 2011
| 2 people like this
What will be my next brilliant question?
by aiar on October 9th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
How do I break my ankle/foot i'll do anything to get a cast and to be on crutches im not crazy or anything i just really want them!
by breanna.fuda on October 29th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
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Comments
It's annoying!
by Lisssa on January 23rd, 2007
This is a great idea. How can we help get the word out? Can I (or anyone - really doesn't matter who) ask a question pertaining to this so that it's well-publicized? How about - "Is everyone aware that any question with a request for points will be rejected?" The answerer could elaborate on the disciplinary action in his answer.
by Jodie44 on February 12th, 2007
Perhaps we should forcibly make new members read this, because it is brilliant. Also, let's make them pay extra attention to the line 'We do allow fun, social questions like "What do you look like?", but we recommend that you keep these to a minimum so you don't annoy users looking for real, helpful information. :)'
by Biggie15 on March 24th, 2007
97 points... whoa! Lets make that 100...
by francesca says on March 28th, 2007
This is really good. Thank you.
by Just Living on April 4th, 2007
Lets make that a 137, lol.
by T4 on September 23rd, 2007
Fantastic advice.
by Arisztid on March 22nd, 2008
181!!! MAKE IT A 200!!!
by T4 on June 1st, 2008
I refuse, I'll make it 189.
by Aintthatapip - Kevonian Overlord on July 4th, 2008
Somebody +4 the answer and make it a 200!!!!!!!
by T4 on July 30th, 2008
Done! Good call:)
by Batgirl on July 30th, 2008
HEY! Don't these comments contravene the update...???
;-)
by bingobongo - is really losing interes... on August 19th, 2008
203!! WOOT!!! NOW LETS MAKE IT A 5890000234!!!!!
by T4 on August 25th, 2008
i love that, explanation is real. even for ignorant, is okay.
by omotayo on November 22nd, 2009