if you want 10 points try and answer this?

Question

i wanted to know peoples reasons for wanting 10 points....
and whoever has the best reason gets the 10points...

Answer 1

I can't say because I don't believe I am grateful enough to get 10points, or worth it anyways.
You deserve ten points though for making people think of what there need for these so called "points" are.
10points is ten points, I don't understand what it is about it, it's useless in real life. But for some reason this seems to be a game. a game of points, and no real life, and no real sense of things, it's a strange world isn't it?
It not ethical, but at the same time it is.
I'm listening to Chevelle and as sad as could be.
10 points, won't take away pain, problems, sadness, the need for attention, the need for something.
Once again we come to useless.
It's not selfishness, because there is nothing to be selfish about, it's just the internet, yahoo, Yahoo! Answers.
Noone really understands, if your going through something horrible, all they do is give you a stab in the back. and for many that makes them feel better.
So then we come to the need for more attention...
then we go to my words, these typed not written, meaningful to me, but to noone else, who thinks of all these things for real life, what is real life though? is it pain, happiness, anger...or is that just emotion, why do we feel emotion? why is everyone trying to get 10points, that will not help them, when your sad do thoughs ten points come and hug you and tell you everythings going to be ok? even though you know nothing will ever be okay in this world?
Well take care.

Answer 2

In the grand scheme of things and from a logical point of view, acquiring points has absolutely no value.
But since humans are far more often creatures driven by emotions than by reason, we often want what is valueless or even bad for us (and some might argue that wasting time on these boards is "bad".)
Why do I want points, despite that desire's being irrational? Well, because my warped little mind figures that being at the highest possible level will inflate my voracious ego and make me feel better about myself.
Also, I'm competetive as all get-out.
And finally (I saved the "best" for the last) because I actually enjoy answering people's questions (which is probably why I became a teacher in the first place.)
But acquiring points for points' sake is totally pointless.

Answer 3

I am quite happy for the 2 points given for answering a question, and the only reason I answer questions is because somebody is looking for an answer to a question. Now, whether you believe me or not (I don't care), any time I am awarded 10 points for a best answer, I regard that as a bonus - not points I was striving for. Go well, and God Bless!

Answer 4

It's fun to be chosen first.. It isn't the point accumulation as much as it is the recognition of having a thoughtful and complete answer that communicates well and elicits a pleasurable reaction from the asking party. It's an ego boost of a sorts, I guess. And just like the email alert from yahoo suggests... you do a sort of victory dance and boast of your success whenever you are chosen... I have been very satisfied with myself for keeping a better that 10% rate of return on my efforts - it makes this totally wasted time seem useful after all.

Answer 5

I just got 10 points for a best answer but I was not answering for that reason - I just wanted someone to get a real explanation to their question - if that got me extra points, good. So if this answer gets the 10, good, otherwise why should I care. It's not about points.

Answer 6

This was a trick question. Your choice of the words, "try and answer this" led me to think your question was a particularly challenging one, and - like a little first-grade kid who gets a kick out of being the first to get the answer in school - I wanted to see if I could meet a challenge. Its good intellectual exercise for the person who has nothing else to do right now.

I never cared about the points. Still don't.

Answer 7

Because I want to win the Guiness World Book Record for the most "useless" points ever rewarded in a lifetime category. Plzzz.

Answer 8

Because it's a really nice feeling that you're able to help people by telling them what you honestly think and knowing that they actually read and reflect on what you've said. Whether they follow your advice is a whole different story. Plus, it's a really fun feeling getting points for giving people ideas.

Answer 9

I want, I need, I crave.... the ten points. I'm addicted to Yahoo Answers and the 10 points is like the hit of a drug.

Answer 10

It's the fact that people like your answer. Ten points is special and set a part from the normalcy of what everyone else can attain for a simple "yup" response.