What is the motivation for answering questions here?
2006-07-12 14:49:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Pride... a sense of being needed... now gimme 10 points lol
2006-07-12 14:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by AslanMusic 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I discovered the site 3 days ago, and I have spent here every down minute since! I think that we humans all feel have a sense of accomplishment when we see a particular question that makes us go 'aha, I know that!', and are able to provide the answer.
2006-07-12 14:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by jetfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an addictive personality. I am a Yahoo! Answers junkie. I'll be starting the Islington branch of Yahoo! Answers Anonymous very soon, I just need to answer one more question...
2006-07-12 19:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the interaction without having to know the poeple, and if I have an answer I get 2 points (whats the point in points??) but I also get to share my knowledge and hopfully help someone. I like asking too, coz you get some real funny answers that make your day!
2006-07-12 14:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by DonnaDoop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get to put in your sense and play a bit of dr. phil telling people what they should do or not do and add some advice in. Plus its a nice way to find answers from people who have experience so you can get a wide scope and numerous answers, what isn't cool about that? To make it even better though yahoo added a point system.
2006-07-12 14:54:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kiko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being able to help other people solve their problems. Seeing the amount of points increase also helps motivate users. =)
2006-07-12 15:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by patronus4000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do like to help people, but I'm also known for giving my opinion (whether someone wants it or not) -- so when I stumbled upon a site that allows me to do both, I was instantly hooked!
2006-07-12 14:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the useless points!
2006-07-12 14:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by justwondering 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spontaneous, anonymous interaction.
2006-07-12 14:53:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, I just answered something for someone and it was satisfying. It's great.
2006-07-12 15:29:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋