Ditch the AB Asks 'questions'

[shivvy]

I really don't understand or like the AB Asks feature.
The reason I visit anwserbank is to ask questions and answer questions posed by other users.
I don't feel any inclination to answer a thought created by the AB Ed - firstly because it is only asking for an opinion and not an answer, and secondly because I cannot see who it would benefit. The purpose is unclear to me.
I am also a bit peeved that it takes pride of place over all other questions in the category for a day. Should the users questions not be prioritised over ABs?
I looked at a couple today and they don't seem to get a big response. Do other users feel the same way?

[dot.hawkes]

yes

[Coldicote]

Personally I find no problem with AB Asks. It provides an extra line of thought and discussion and is usually topical.

[stewey]

Shivvy, isn't what you posted a bit of a tempest in a tea-pot? Relax, just enjoy the site: ask questions and respond to other's questions. And guess what, all responses are opinions!

[Sue de Nym]

Ok shivvy, put down the keyboard, and back away from the disagreement, slowly.

Keep your hands where we can see them.

[shivvy]

Stewey and Sue - maybe you think I am more concerned about this issue than I really am! I said things like "I am a bit peeved" not "I'm gonna kill myself and everyone else if this doesn't change"!

I don't visit the AB Suggestions category often but when I did, I decided to give my suggestion - nothing more. Its just my suggestion. Is that not the purpose of the category?

[society]

I think it's just the Ed. way of participating in Answerbank and I'm guessing it's pink to make a distinction. I see no harm done in it; just ignore it if it offends you. I think the Ed. should have an active voice on here, just like everyone else on here.