Why do you answer?

Hey there, ebsharer! Great question. For me, I like to answer questions or enter into discussion topics that I am really interested in. (or obsessed with, like GH, lol) I find that way the words flow a little bit more easily than something I am not interested in or have no idea what they are talking about, or don't just have an answer for. I also read alot of dicussion topics and do not answer. because it doesn't interest me, or something is said that is against the guidelines and may be deleted. Even if the person has alot of answers to their questions, sometimes I still answer, just to let them know I was interested and support their views. Thanks for asking, it really makes you think!

well as most have answered, it usually is because of b or c. don't worry. you aren't the only one to read topic discussions and then not respond because you're not interested. that's natural. i do that too. first off, if the topic is interesting, i'm sure most would want to contribute in it and share their views and experiences. i would but of course again as many have said, if it's basically the same answer as others and i don't have anything new to add, then i wouldn't. also, we would contribute since we have some idea about the topic. i would definitely be more for this as it makes me feel important you could say, grins, when i am actually able to help someone out. it also helps that i want to share my experiences or views. basically i wouldn't just answer a question as i wouldn't have anything to say in the first place on a topic that i'm not too sure of. even if i do, it'd only be a few sentences and nothing contributive from me.

for me, it will be a combination of B and C... i answer because i am interested in the question and i have some knowledge about it... otherwise, i won't answer it...

I do answer because B and C....if I don't answer....hmmmm I don't answer to poems and recipes. I don't answer to set up statements when there is nothing to add. I don't answer to religion posts. I don't answer if I am busy. and....when I have nothing to say about post....

On discussions I don't answer just to answer and get paid for it. I only answer ones that I can somehow relate to. Or something that I have experienced in my life. Or if I have some knowledge on the subject.

I would have to say b and c. I like to answer questions that I am interested in and that I have a lot of knowledge about. I do not see the point in answering questions about topics that I know nothing about. After I answer questions that i am interested in I like to read what everyone else has said to the question too, to gain extra information.

hello, advance happy valentines day^_^ its both B and C. if it interest me, i will surely respond.. if not, i do ignore it, probably read it but wont bother to type anything. if i do have the knowledge as well, its a very good reason to respond, since you have the idea and the wisdom why not share it.. it will never be A, because if i do that, i might be out of mylot forever, i wouldnt want to interact without a sense, or without the urge to answer.. i dont like to do it for the heck. take care ebsharer^_^

It is fun to see my posting number going up lol. Normally I don’t read others’ answers if the question is really interesting and I have knowledge about it. I am afraid that I might be influenced by them. I read others’ responses if I totally don’t have any idea about the topic. By doing this I could learn something new but definitely I don’t answer it.

i answer when i really like the question and also think i can answer something to the samer. Just like to this discussion. i think i can clearly state my view here. its never just to answer a question and increase the number.many times i also see something, do not get some answer to do and leave taht discussion.

Always B and sometimes C (don't want to say often C as it may appear that I am conceited :) ) I reply to discussions because I am interested in the topic for either what I know about it or what I am learning about it. I suppose it happens occasionally that A. happens out of desperation - but I am not good at that sort of thing.

If I don't know the answer, no I don't answer, and like you said, if I do know but someone else has already said it, I don't think it bears repeating.

my answer is letter (b) and (c) i only answer those discussion or question that im interested and i know the answer and its easy for me:-)

I read many questions, but answer only a few. 1.If the question is of my interest, then I reply for such posts. 2. If I think that I know the solution/answer to the post, then I go ahead and respond to the questions.

If I don't have anything to contribute in regards to a question then I usually don't answer it unless I want to offer some sort of message of support or understanding. If I have absolutely no interest in a question then I will not answer it. I do really have an interest in any questions that I reply to.

I think I answer questions because of B and C. I don't answer questions just to answer them. A lot of times a read a question and want to see what others have posted about it. If someone has already said what I wanted to say then I will elaborate on it or try to bring a new view to it. And if I don't have an answer then most times i don't try to answer.

C) ialwas answer the question because ihave the knowledge about the question.so i always sure my answer is right

i will answer the question because i have knowledge about the question.and i sure my answer is never wrong