Why ask a question and then complain when you don't get the answer you want?

[WalterP]

I seems that many people ask questions with a preconceived answer, in mind, but don't seem to appreciate that others may see things differently to them, and so rather than grow from the experience of having a variety of answers including some quite funny ones to compare their present view with, complain when they don't get the response they agree with or want.

 

[avicutez]

It's pointless, yes, but sometimes people hope to hear the answer they already have in mind from other people for validation or confirmation.

 

[alion300]

As you say,they have a preconceived answer in mind.
They don't want advice,they want confirmation. Some people
think they're always right,part of human nature.

 

[TroubledTeen]

Well that does not bother me as much, its their fault... what bothers me is when people answer the question, but they don't answer MY question. When they go off-topic, that is the worst.

 

[ZacharyK]

this isn't really an answer, just an "I agree" statement. I know people who do that a lot, and I always just end up telling them "well why the hell did you ask me then? Don't bother asking me if you're just going to say I'm wrong". It's so annoying.