How do you choose a best answer?

I read all the answers, and I check the links of the ones who seem to know what they're talking about. I don't pay attention to how addicted they are to answers.yahoo.com. If I ask a question, I wouldn't know the information, so disagreement is not an issue. I look for information here, not opinions.

Sincerity and logic are two top yardsticks for me. I usually choose a reply that is most well thought out, most effortful, and relevant. Sometimes, if a person shares a personal experience or shares a lot about his/herself, I do respect and appreciate the private info shared for everyone's benefit, I'd really give that one preference over others.

I try to be fair and not favor folks who agree with my views, but just try to be open-minded to others who have reflected and came up with a disagreement but that is well supported. It's always an opportunity for my own growth when I open my mind to other possible angles I may not have considered before. This is a great place to do that because everyone has different views and hail from other countries as well.

It is clearly and well written, somewhat interesting, and definitely on point, and in a manner that indicates to me that it is far more correct than not.

I will give BA to someone i don't agree with, per the above, and the discussion is compelling.

I read the answer of all and rely the answer but i will not give the best answer to someone because i am not enough score so i am sorry that i not choice it!

i simply just read all the answers and the one that helps me the most gets best answer. simple.

You are simply curious? Now what is it about choosing that makes you so? Provide me with some amusement and perhaps I'll confess! Aggressive Arts & Humanities, indeed.

*Addendum. Got your attention! We'll scrap it out now and make it up later. Now that's some jazzy criteria.