I recently answered a question, "Have you ever denied a friend request on AB?" and I was looking at the answers and I saw a level 65 user answer that with the word "Yes." Don't you hate when high level users answer with one word and give no explainations?
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yes they are.
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Actually i hate when anyone does that not just high level users. I know one specific user and she keeps her answers short, uses one worded answers, and never comments anyone. It ticks me off because it seems like that person is just on here to think of this as a game.
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I guess somethings don't need explaining. I mean, this user did answer the question - maybe he/she didn't want to further elaborate and give reasons for the benefit of the person who's request was denied? Although I don't hate it, I do tend to think that more considered answers with reasons are better, yes. Makes reading them interesting/thought-provoking.
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well no...because all that question seems to be asking for is a one word answer.. it did not specify that you should provide and explanation or example etc? when specified and still they post a one word then that would be annoying to the person who asked the q.
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But again it's people who has the freedom to say in short or in detail.You can post comment to them to ask any further....
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No.
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I don't like when anybody answers questions like that. But I hate even more when people ask questions like these. It is none of your business how he gives his answers.
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Well, you did ask a question that could be answered with a single word: yes or no. If you had asked Why, you would have gotten a longer answer.
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Yes.
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Direct and to the point, whats wrong with one word answers? What is more anonying is giving a yes or no in this type of question followed by more then 500 words of explaination! Had a request to give a "why they do or dont accept friends on AB" the question could then be more lengthy then just a one word answer!
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No, sometimes a question requires a one word answer, like someone asks 'Have you ever eaten pasta? ' What can be a reply except yes or no! They sometimes are only the answer!
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Not at all, The question could have been worded " Why do you deny friendship requests" and that would have changed the answer.
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yes
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No.
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Many AB folks "hate" my book-length answers. Damned if you do...Damned if you don't! Answers are the answerers option. There are no specific rules. "Yes" and/or "No" answers run the risk of not being pointed up...and some don't particularly care about that. Some are offered intending for the readers' amusement. Now, see what I mean about unnecessary "book-length" answers. GUILTY! :-) Finally, stop using that ugly word "HATE" so freely! +5
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When you ask for nothing specific, that's exactly what you'll get.
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No. You asked a question with a one word answer, "yes" or "no". That's what you got.
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Some of the higher-ups got that way because they answer A LOT of questions, and go for quantity over quality.
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Now I'm tempted to answer that question with just a 'Yes' also :-) I don't always expect more than a one word response to many of my questions. I don't think it matters what level a person is. Some people think it's a waste of effort to provide a long answer if the person might not read the entire answer. (I don't mean you, but I've given long answers to other ABers question and I rarely get feedback).
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Your question required only a yes or no answer, it did not ask them to explain why. So no, I don't hate it when a high level or lower level ABer does that.
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No.
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Yes, those lazy wankers.
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Gotta love all the one word "yes" or "no" answers you've gotten to this question. LOL!!! Overall answer? No. But read on for the WHY and also what to do if you dont WANT that sort of answer. (1) If you want more than a yes or no answer, then ask open ended questions, not yes/no questions. In a way, those yes/no answers were a lesson. I've written questions and thought "noooooo, that's not what I meant". So it forces us to try harder to improve our questions. (2) Let's say you ask a better version of your question. Not better, sorry. But different. WHY would you deny a friend request at AB. And you get a yes no instead of a because answer. That's your opportunity to use comments to ask. I've followed up that way in comments. Some come back and answer. Some just wanted the points I guess and don't reply. After awhile, you get to notice patterns and users and who does what.
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I don't understand why it would bother you more coming from a high level than a low level. By the way, no.
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In your case, the person probably didn't give details so that they wouldn't offend the person whose request was denied. While it would be nice if respondents provided more information, they're not required to provide personal info.
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NO. What is a high level user anyway? It could be someone with a good head or someone who likes to ask a bunch of inane questions that a lot of people happen to answer.
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No, I don't. If you want to know WHY we do or think a certain way why don't you ask? If you ask a yes or no question expect a yes or no answer.
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Not really the question as you state it does not seem to ask for any more than a yes or no answer. If they wanted to know why you refused that would be another matter.
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Firstly :) The level doesn't make a difference. It feels like people can get to level 50 with terrible answers in about two hours these days. The levels mean nothing. Thinking back to last year, or the year before that, it's points giving gone mental. Anddd, yes, I dislike when people don'telaborate. Because I almost always do. And unless the question actually asks for a yes or no answer, you should give more. Just to make things a bit more interesting, I mean come on. But when people do that, it's okay. It's fine, but I'm not giving any points for an answer that no thought has gone into.
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In the case of that question, they are at least honest enough to admit it, but they could be embarrassed to give an explanation. Anyway, you could also ask them in a comment. As long as you are not satisfied with the answer, you don't have to give them points. And please don't imagine that high level Answerbaggers are superior beings...
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