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   flacoinohioposted 12 years ago

   Would you rather have a question answered followed by a short explanation or a bunch of advice?
   
   I am hoping this question is easily understood.  I have written and posted a number of questions on Hubpages, some questions and supporting information is better on some questions than others.  On most questions instead of getting a straight answer with a short explanation, I get advice whether I want it or not.  While I accept most advice I am given, there are times where I am just looking for a simple yes or no with a brief reason why the respondent has made their choice.  The only things worse than advice are people who try to make you look bad and/or embarrass you with rudeness and sarcasm

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   Jewelsposted 12 years ago

   I'm probably guilty of this from time to time but am aware that it's not advice people need or want - unless of course they ask for it.  I do have strong opinions on certain subjects and in many cases it's my opinion you'll get as an answer.  Hopefully I'm informed enough on topics I answer to give a decent opinion and sometimes you'll get hard facts.   I've also been on the receiving end of patronizing or condescending comments - which I don't enjoy at all.  Character building though how you react to them isn't it!

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      Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This is an open community, and Questions are not intended for simply conducting polls. Discussion is part of what this feature is about. Someone who does not appreciate the answers can just stop asking so many questions.

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      flacoinohioposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you jewels and Web Examiner  for your responses. Here are two excellent responses to this question that may promote further discussion.  Can anyone tell the difference between these two responses?

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   Rosyel Sawaliposted 12 years ago

   I don't mind getting both; however, if answered with an advice, I hope it is related to the question asked. ^_^

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   duffsmomposted 12 years ago

   I think we probably assume that when someone asks a question they are looking for a little of both.  I would say I am guilty of that as well. I think we want to help because we assume that the person asking the question is facing a dilemma. 
   
   I think I know what question you are referring to and accept my apology please for any advice that may have offended you.  It was not meant to upset but an attempt to help. :-)

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   Levertis Steeleposted 12 years ago

   If I definitely want an answer to be brief and to the point, I would indicate it: "In a one-sentence answer, what is the shortest route from Memphis to Nashville?" or "In no more than three sentences, please tell me how I should propose to my girlfriend." Ask for what you want, and, hopefully, everyone would be satisfied.

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