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by Symbeline on April 19th, 2008
Maybe people think they know? They're just trying to help? They're bored? There may be a lot of reasons, but I don't know that when this happens, it's one hundred percent ill intent every time. I doubt it.
As for wanting to get your ratings up or percentages high, well the person writing ''I don't know'' isn't anymore at fault in this as whoever actually gives them points for it. :/
by Nninee on April 19th, 2008
I don't know
Haha! Just kidding, but really, I don't know. Just like right now, I'm giving you my opinion on this subject that maybe people feel they need to respond to the question even if they don't know the answer.
I personally do it for the health realted topics, and I'm usually downrated for the "I can't tell you what's wrong with you, you should go see a doctor" answers that I give. But that's just me...
by Carmella on July 7th, 2006
It brings their 'questions answered' ratings up.
by Answers101 on July 7th, 2006
It makes them feel happy & useful!
by jamaine12 on February 22nd, 2008
Because they think that they know the answers and to maybe to gain points..^_^
by anonymous on February 22nd, 2008
some people are jerks
by Flossy on February 22nd, 2008
Sometimes people are so bored, so they try to give a good enough answer
by msminnamouse on February 22nd, 2008
Because they like being stupid and annoying. On here, you can ask an unlimited amount of questions but on others you can ask how many based on your points. It gets annoying when you waste your points on "i don't know" answers.
One time I posted that I was looking for something and that I already tried Ebay and they didn't have it and some jerk posted "try ebay".
by 000 on July 17th, 2009
Obviously it is all about the points - - -
by Rinky Dinky Do on July 17th, 2009
Probably for the same reason that certain people feel compelled to post questions they either know the answer to or really don't want to know the answer to
by iwnit on February 9th, 2009
1) no idea.
;-)
2) Some possible reasons:
- they just see it as an opportunity to make a joke.
- they just want to say that they are also interested to know the answer. Answering the question pushes it again to the top of the list, so it get more chances to get an answer.
- they could give some clues, even if they don't hae the answer.
- they are interested in points, and they know that some askers will give them some points independently of how good the answer is.
- they are erroneously convinced to know the answer.
- just wanting to talk to someone
- rebels without a cause
- the usual trolls
3) In my case, I usually don't know the answers to the questions I am answering, but I find it fun to look for them.
by Channell on February 9th, 2009
For points, To be annoying, or because they think they know a good answer but in reality they don't.
by CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian on January 31st, 2009
Probably to get points
by deltabtry on April 19th, 2008
Probably a answer in their opinion
by Anon. on February 9th, 2009
Points points points (who doesn't love points!!! hurray), or because they feel the need to add their VERY IMPORTANT opinion.
by Anonymous on November 3rd, 2008
why don't you ask them.. oh wait you just did!!
real answer is that people think they know more than they actully do!
by Terance McKenna on July 17th, 2009
Those people who think they know it all really annoy those of us who do!
by dumdum on July 17th, 2009
Just to see if you're paying attention.
by Looshk on July 17th, 2009
Some people I find can be ignorant and do it just to have an argument.
by lazerus1500 on July 17th, 2009
I'm sorry I don't know the answer to this question...
by Retro_Rebel on April 19th, 2008
Because they can.
Do you respond to the questions posted by ab staff or you prefer the one posted by others?
by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo on March 4th, 2011
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Is there anything similar to Viagra that has the same effect? I really want to stay hard for longer. Way longer.
by justme2464 on January 9th, 2011
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Why do people "answer" my questions, but don't answer my questions? Can you keep your hidden agendas to yourselves?
by JustCallMeTim on November 20th, 2010
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When someone posts a question, can that person tell a fellow ab'er who answered that he should not answer his question anymore?
by WABOO on November 14th, 2010
| 6 people like this
how do you delete an answer you posted in error? I misread the question and answered stupidly
by lazagna on October 16th, 2010
| 4 people like this
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Good analysis, you're a master debater. :)
by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on April 19th, 2008
hehehe master debater hehehe. sorry
by Seraphim Shinobi on April 19th, 2008
*Master debates.* XD
So how's your weekend coming along PC? I feel weird calling you ''PC'' lol.
by Symbeline on April 19th, 2008
Yes, I am anything but PC. Ha ha. No, it's ok, easier than typing out my whole "name". Weekend's ok, weather is beautiful. I spent the entire morning washing, waxing, and detailing my car. Now I'm having breakfast (at 3pm) and playing with my cat! How are you? Did you get my email?
by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on April 19th, 2008
Yup, it's super nice out over here too, no need for a coat so maybe doing all my errands won't be such a chore today. I'm doing good, and yes I got your e-mail. So since I'm actually in a good mood today I can reply to both properly. It's getting pretty big though, I hope you don't mind lol. XD
by Symbeline on April 19th, 2008
Not at all, I love long emails from people I like. :)
by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on April 19th, 2008
Okay you'll have something to read later tonight if you get bored lol!
by Symbeline on April 19th, 2008