Why Do People....

[chrissa1]

give answers to Crossword questions that have already been answered, sometimes, hours ago? It beats me.

[chrissa1]

Aarghhh. In Latest Posts now. The same question!!!

[factor-fiction]

Mainly because when you click on a question in latest posts the question appears but unless you remember to tab down (or read the message in the Best Answer area) you can't see the existing answers.
However I don't know why questions which haven't just appeared in Latest Posts get selected and answered hours later.

[factor-fiction]

Makes me look daft?
Okay I did that on purpose this time- although I'm sure you already know I am daft

[emmie]

the reason for asking for help with crosswords is so you keep some of your hair, as some crosswords have a distinct habit of making one want to tear it out.

[chrissa1]

You taking the mick, ff? Lol.

[Tilly2]

excel, I just said that! Scroll up please!

[factor-fiction]

By asking questions we can learn from reading some of the excellent explanations from kayakamina, Lie-inKing etc
And some may just want online social interaction, even if it means asking half a dozen questions they could probably solve themselves with a thesaurus and anagram solver

[Tilly2]

What's going on? Have I entered a parallel universe?

[chrissa1]

Well then, that is very sad. :( I apologise.

[Mamyalynne]

dear oh dear

[excelsior-1]

so you did, tilly. my apologies

[Tilly2]

You don't need to apologise. It was funny, excel.

[emmie]

have i missed something?

[aelmpvw]

i always hit f5 to check for answers before i answer but invariably someone beats me to it

[Tilly2]

...................and why do some people not come back to you and acknowledge you when you have answered? That really irritates me.

[chrissa1]

Some do, some don't.

[Tilly2]

More do than don't, I agree. Those that don't are a pain.