you don't get free stuff with it so what's the deal?
2006-08-06 17:07:04 · 42 answers · asked by Ann B 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Don't we just hate postponement of gratification???
2006-08-06 17:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To encourage participation and reward great answers, Yahoo! Answers has a system of points and levels. The number of points you get depends on the specific action you take. The points table below summarizes the point values for different actions. While you can't use points to buy or redeem anything, they do allow everyone to recognize how active and helpful you've been. (And they give you another excuse to brag to your friends.)
2006-08-06 17:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of a status thing - just to know that people like my answers (when hoping for 10 points). Personal gratification all the way.
Have a lovely rest of the evening.
2006-08-06 17:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because points are awesome who cares if we dont get a reward for having alot? If you're a true yahooligan then the points themsellves are great. And I think everyone looks at points like that...we look up to those who are in their thousands (like myself ;) woop woop na na na na
hey wait! I think that guy who said that yahoo gives off subliminal messages, is right. Look at me. No seriously, I think he's right :(
2006-08-06 17:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by Fearfully & wonderfully made 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no deal.. I dont know why people want the points.. Im just here to have fun, and sometimes actually help someone..
2006-08-06 17:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by yournotalone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe not now but in the future they'll probably will so i want to get as close to prize as I can that's why I answer this question to get more points
2006-08-06 17:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to see if I can reach my limit for each level every day. To me it is just a personal challenge and as a side note I might just help someone along the way. That is my reward.
2006-08-06 17:11:16 · answer #7 · answered by UOPHXstudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got lots of free stuff. You're getting cheated!
2006-08-06 17:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're absolutely correct! There is no reason at all. When I first started doing yahoo answers I wondered the same thing.
2006-08-06 17:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by Tuxedo Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yahoo system auto generates subliminal messages to its users as soon as they sign on, and hypnothize ppl into answering one pointless question after another... which is exactly what i am doing now...
one day Yahoo will dominate the world... and by having more points i will be its leading sheep of the pack.
2006-08-06 17:11:42 · answer #10 · answered by rei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need points to ask questions, and they also limit what you can do on the site based on your point level. Click on your level under your name to see a table with all the levels and their limitations.
2006-08-06 17:11:19 · answer #11 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋