Why Don’t I Contribute to Quora in Hebrew
As a global community platform, Quora offers a vast array of topics across multiple languages. For one thing, the questions are often presented in a font that can be difficult to read. While I still find the English questions relatively clear, the Hebrew font seems even more challenging, especially with advancing age.
Another consideration is the smaller client base for Hebrew. While I participate in other forums and languages, there aren’t as many Hebrew speakers who ask questions about topics that interest me.
Time is also a factor. Life, work, and family obligations can leave me with varying availability. Some days I have plenty of time to dive into a question and offer my insights, while other days I may be too busy to contribute at all. Even when I do have free time, I might not always know the answer, or a question might already have been adequately answered by someone else.
Additionally, there is a high volume of what I consider 'stupid' questions on Quora. This issue is even more prominent in Hebrew than it is in English. For a platform that aims to provide valuable information, it can be disheartening to see subpar or repetitive questions, especially when the site has the potential to direct more quality content.
Language barriers also play a significant role. While I am fluent in both Hebrew and English, Hebrew is not my first language. Translating questions and providing answers in another language can often be a waste of time, especially when nuanced terms and concepts may not translate accurately.
Sometimes, Quora responds with questions in Hebrew related to expertise that doesn’t align with my professional or personal interests. For instance, I am a native English speaker with some proficiency in Hebrew, but I do not live in Israel anymore. Therefore, commenting on the latest Israeli events or trends is not something I can contribute to with any depth or relevance.
Moreover, when I do have expertise in certain areas, such as Hebrew textbooks or learning English as a Hebrew speaker, these topics often don’t interest a significant portion of the Hebrew-speaking community. There are simply fewer questions in these niche areas, making it less appealing to devote time and effort to.
Overall, while I do contribute to Quora as much as I can, the combination of readability, smaller client base, time constraints, and language-specific challenges make it less likely for me to contribute in Hebrew on a regular basis.