What's in it for them other than the points?
2006-10-10 21:31:12 · 13 answers · asked by psychologist 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
A Free and Open Exchange of Ideas and Information. Also, People have E-Mailed Me to Thank Me for Answers to their Questions from all over the World.And, I Like to see Answers that are better than mine. If I am Wrong about Something, I want to Know it. It's a Learning Process. That is what "Answers" is really all about, not so much the Points.
2006-10-10 21:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by gvaporcarb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We answer questions to share our knowledge and at times our cleverness. The point system is used for competitiveness that, for a lot of people becomes like an addiction. Some people strive for the best answers and others strive just for points. For some people to say they have the most points or the most best answers is a huge thing for them. If there was not a point system I think you would find not as many people would be involved and a lot less sarcastic answers.
2006-10-11 05:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by apes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recognition. The ability to voice opinions. Getting a "feel" for what goes today. Being in communication with real people, albeit in disguise.
These things seem important to me. I don't like the new world where everything is fake. Although some on YA are a bit "unreal" (to put it politely), some are very intelligent and worth communicating with.
2006-10-10 21:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Individuals have thier own personal motivations for answering questions at Yahoo!Answers. The points are one of those motivators which is kinda crazy cause they dont mean anything. Good luck.
2006-10-11 00:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by stacey a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first and foremost i would like to thank this portion of yahoo. before i asked a question regarding my illness, and im amazed of the response i got from concern people, thanks to them also. now.,as im surfing the question/answer portion of yahoo, i felt something inside me the urge to help in my own little way thru giving my own opinion to those people who really wanted the others opinion, the advices, emotions, to name a few. for me its not the points i earned. reading the opinion of other people, answering question, curiosity , it enhances and it widened the horizon of knowledge of learning and a chance to knew more that there were so many people indeed need help, psychological, about society, cultures or any categories.,im enjoying the yahoo question and answer portion.
2006-10-10 21:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by Salvacionf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are points? They are a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Because it entertains me. It makes me think about what I think. Because I'm hyperkinetic and I have nothing better to do. Because I have a compulsion to share some insights that channel throug me.
2006-10-10 21:59:06 · answer #6 · answered by Porky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becoz Animals cannot come and answer them, for them points would be of no deal to blast among their community.But once we come to know (humans) the other person participates in this we start boasting about our self.
2006-10-10 22:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by chatkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
satisfaction of helping people u dont know and are never going to thank or repay you, and its also a way of viewing different ideas,and diferent points of views
2006-10-10 22:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by mexika_thug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sharing knowledge is always a good way to learn..!
2006-10-10 22:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by Dhanashri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desire to help people and share information.
2006-10-10 22:17:58 · answer #10 · answered by yellowscissors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋