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It is called seeding. When a category is new, some users might ask common questions about that category and answer them in order to help others that have those questions.
:) Either So They Can Spread Knowledge Of An Unknown Fact, Or They Just Want To Move Up Ranks On Answers.com.
What else can I help you with?
Why do people ask such daft questions on WikiAnswers?
That's a matter of opinion - Some people could construe your own question as 'daft' !
How do you gather intelligence and use it?
Some people just ask simple questions, then manipulate the response to their own agenda.
Are knowledgeable people answering the questions?
Anyone can answer questions on WikiAnswers. So some people who answer them are knowledgeable, and some are not.
Why is it that sometimes this site can not answer your questions?
It is not the site that can not answer some of your questions it is the people.
Do people ever answer these questions?
Yes, there are very many people working on these questions day and night, giving their free time to try and help other people with these questions.
What should you do on WikiAnswers?
You can help people by answering questions they've posted, you can ask questions of your own and you can chat/be social by exchanging messages on people's message boards.
Is it good to answer your own questions?
if you can do so correctly, then yes, it is an excellent idea to answer your own questions. It saves other people doing it when you already know the answer, and saves you waiting for someone else to do it.
What are some ditry questions?
some are dirty because people have questions about dirty stuff so they ask
Can some people answer your questions about Debby Ryan they are new and have to responded in a month?
yes people can answer your questions about debby ryan
Why don't people ask fun questions to answer?
Some people do. Some folks here are looking for answers for homework, some to satisfy curiosity, and some for fun. Some questions are serious, and some are downright funny. If you look at enough questions, I think you will find I am right.
Why does this website have random people answering this stuff?
The people that own Wikipedia think smart adults will answers these questions. But they don't. For example! I am a tween and just answered a TON of questions!
Why do some people on wikianswers evade certain questions by some people?
People usually answer questions on topics and subjects they are familiar with. In my case, that's Reptiles, Computers, Mathematics, Telephones, The UK and WikiAnswers. Some folks avoid answering certain questions because they might be uncomfortable with the topic (for example questions about sex or religion)
