I have just started using this site and its fun - do you know why people carry on to earn so many points - must be addictive
2006-08-03 05:17:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
The points are of no consequence really, but what someone may have learned, from viewing, voting on, or answering questions (especially when they see their answer was wrong), is worth having. Look at it this way, if people are having a chat, and the subjects change, as they do, a person involved who knows nothing on any of the topics raised is soon going to feel left out, get bored. So, ANY knowledge that we gain is useful, even if it only enhances our social life. .............In my opinion :-)
2006-08-03 05:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dick s 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've gotten to level 5 since I joined on May 23, and I can answer, ask or comment on any number of questions. (I don't do many, though) I can vote on 100 a day, and rate (thumbs up) 100 a day.
My name is higher and higher on the leader board, and that feels kinda cool. I also really enjoy being a "showoff!" Seriously, I know an awful lot of stuff, and it's nice to use some of the seemingly useless information filling my noodle.
2006-08-03 05:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by LazlaHollyfeld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more points you have the less of a life you have!
For me, points are recognition from strangers for my opinions. It is a form of validation. It also shows me if I am on track with public opinion or not. Although I don't follow others overmuch, it is good to know what others think, and it is reassuring when others agree with my random musings.
I can imagine several dozen motivations that I perceive among others here, I won't speak to their motivations.
2006-08-03 05:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by aka DarthDad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's somewhat of a social standing within the yahoo answer community. The higher your points, the more you know (or think you know) lol
2006-08-03 10:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by hummingbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like a pinball machine. I think that humans are driven to do certain things even if there is no real reward.
2006-08-03 05:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Igor Jivatofski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started in April 1357 and I haven't moved(apart from my fingers!) since. Its DEFINETLY NOT addictive!!!!!!
2006-08-03 05:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by highlandcow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you have lots of points
2006-08-03 05:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by arnold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know about you but I'm shooting for a new pair of support hose via yahoo answers
2006-08-03 07:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fun, for me its bcoz, atleast i earn something in this world, u know.
2006-08-03 05:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i am begining to wonder as well you can not eat or do much now what will we do sell them.?
2006-08-03 05:24:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋