Why do you come here?

Question

I'm serious. Friends? Nothing else to do? A challenge? An interesting mix of people?

I come here for friendships I've made. I like the format, the in-jokes. I mix with so many people that I wouldn't have in my real life. But what motivates YOU?

Answer 1

It's mostly people's personalities. I like talking about religion, but the main thing that keeps me coming back to this section is everyone's sense of humor and things like that. We've got a good group here.



Edit: I love penguins. :-P

Answer 2

I started out in the relationship section and my first answer was chosen best answer. I was hooked!



But there were so many crude, explicit questions, I decided to come here - thinking I could find serious theosophical debate. And I discovered that's not generally possible here!



I met some great people here, though, and I've learned a lot.



I was really physically unwell when I started here, and I had become sort of reclusive, I guess. I didn't socialize with anyone except my family and my church. So imagine my bewilderment when people were hostile about Christians saying "I'll pray for you." and the like. I've never offered to pray for someone as a veiled threat, so that was wild.



It hasn't been what I expected, but it's been educational!

Answer 3

Bored, made lots of friends here, experienced some miracles, What motivates me is faith in the Creator very rural, being a scientist isn't very attractive to my people (sort of reverse bigotry). Single, a chance to to meet people with a like mind. The opportunity to educate others about Native America. Learn new and fantastic ideology and theoretical stuff on Atheism and what Christians think. And the chance to hear views from others around the world.....

Answer 4

Sometimes I'm not sure hehehe I get frustrated in here sometimes, but I think I come back for the interesting mix of people, the rare serious question that I would like to offer an answer on, and to ask some questions.

Answer 5

No I don't have any friends and I am not searching for any because I am not good at social interaction in person (writing is okay though). And no, this place is not a challenge, this is like first grade level debates. I mostly am here to tell people when they misinterpret what I believe, or answer questions they have about my beliefs. I do not try to convert anyone. I just give them seeds and it is up to them concerning what to do with them.

Answer 6

I am trying to understand why people of 'faith', would enact laws dictating what I can and cannot do. I do not need fear of an omnipotent being, to act 'properly'.

Should children be taught 'intelligent design' in a science class? It is not science. There is no scientific method here.

Should a public servant in, say, Texas, be required to believe, to serve? That is insane to me.

I cannot possibly fathom why a non-believer, wouldn't stand a chance in a presidential bid.

The list is too long for Y!A.

I am baffled, I cannot grasp, at all, where you people are coming from.

BTW I do have many believer friends that accept me for who I am, and do value my judgment.

They are the exception to the rule.

Answer 7

Intellectual curiosity more than anything. I actually scan the questions and ignore a lot of them, picking ones I really am interested in and answering those, hoping for a good "best answer" percentage. But mostly to see if something I know really might be of value to someone, or to rate an answer that's particularly good.

Answer 8

I first came here, because it was free. Also, I wanted to learn about the Internet, by interacting. I chose this category, because the subject was familiar, and interesting at the time. Now, I come to listen, and to provoke thought. Occasionally, I really need to know something. But mostly, I find that trying to explain even the simplest question teaches me something. I guess I force myself to think clearly, and to frame my ideas more sensibly.

Answer 9

I like the ability to actually answer someones question that I have the answer too.



Also, really enjoy those questions that make me do a little research (mainly on a topic I am interested in, but was not motivated on my own to find out the real answers)



And running into people like you who provide a little levity. Thanks!

Answer 10

At first it was because I thought I could help someone. Now just curious as to what people are asking. What Uncle Wayne and the WSIDR are going to come up with next. Occasionally I do help someone.

Answer 11

I came here because I thought it was interesting. I stayed because it was fun.



I really like helping people. I like expressing my opinions. I love to write. I like to think. And I like people, but I don't go out much, so I get to learn about people and what they think and feel. Answers does all of this for me.

Answer 12

Who doesn't like to give their opinion? I like to share what I know and Christianity is my passion. I like to learn about other religions and absolutely love to answer silly questions! I've made a few friends, made a few mentors and hopefully helped improve someones spiritual life.

Answer 13

Back where I grew up, I have the best of friends, but we've never met a real life fundie there. Didn't even know they really existed.



Coming here is like watching a train wreck with a bunch of good friends. You don't wanna watch, but you have to.

Answer 14

I like people and I'm mostly by myself all the time so this is my out, I get to "chat" online without really chatting. I like all of my contacts and the jokes/riddles are really funny sometimes.

Answer 15

I don't feel like playing on the PS2, or going out into City of Hero's, so I come here to the argument clinic.



Sometimes I just feel like posting the max level of insanity I can conceive of, and other times just putting out reasonable pap...depends on my mood at the moment...



Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!

Answer 16

Mostly for the bile and venom fix, which is funny. For the oppurtunity to rise above it, which I don't always manage. For the opportunity to make wisecracks. To improve my typing skills and endurance. And it's something to do to occupy part of my mind when I'm fishing for monkfish in Piscatoris (RuneScape). There's also the possibility of learning something or having others learn from me. Oh yeah, and the silliness is useful - I spent too many years taking eveything seriously.

Answer 17

I've only ever really wanted to do one main thing in my life - to help other people.



This is just a tiny way to try.



Peace.

Answer 18

It is a good way to chat and make friends while not making anyone uncomfortable as I soak in a bathtub of Dijon mustard.

Answer 19

Really? the Squirrel, Penguins, Puffins, YOU, the Cookie Monster, Parrots , the Zillas...they all make it fun to be here.



oo and dont forget the Dog in a Penguin Costume who likes corndogs.



Meows! =^-^=

Answer 20

To share the truth in love.



To be always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks for the hope that I have.

Answer 21

It's the funniest forum. And I've learned a lot here.

Answer 22

For the exchange of ideas and veiw points.. To learn what others beleive..

Answer 23

TO enjoy witty ideas AND to get some excellent answers which can soothe my confusions



Recently I can hardly find.

Answer 24

I come cause it amuses me. I like to see the light-hearted clash with the serious sticks in the mud.

Answer 25

i come here to talk of how i feel,seek answers and get emotional support and reach out to others and do the same.

Answer 26

Often, religious questions require philosphical answers. It makes me think philosophically, and I think that's good for me.

Answer 27

Because I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bored! and because there is nutin else for me to do and because I am too lazy to go out and because I hate fren who pester and bug me alot and because there is nutin on TV......

Answer 28

Friends, sharing knowledge, learning, in-jokes, format... yep.

Answer 29

Same as you, but most of my friends from here have disappeared.

Answer 30

I'm interested in religion.

Answer 31

Why I came and why I have stayed are two very different reasons.

Answer 32

because i'm on bed rest and i haven't anything better to do. it's an active board. i like answering stupid questions. i've met some interesting people. basically, it entertains me.

Answer 33

Just to see what everyone else is up to.

Answer 34

To see how long I can hold my pee.

Sadly its the only question that has sustained my attention tonight.

Answer 35

i guess because some of the questions give me something to think about.

Answer 36

But if I come here, then why are there still monkeys?

Answer 37

communication

Answer 38

Same thing as you, Laptop Jesus.



I come here for the good friends...and the good whiskey. ;-)

Answer 39

It's actually pretty funny. And I don't have TV.

Answer 40

i dont enjoy the thought of atheists bullying the Religion and Spirituality section of something. yes, they are trying to take over, its not gonna happen. i like to bully the 'bullies' :)

Answer 41

To remind you of your idiocy.

Answer 42

for fun actually...

Answer 43

I come here to torture cockroaches.