I mean do we get a prize or something? I don't really get it. I don't care about the points, but what are they for?
2006-10-18 02:06:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
My "Prize" is the satisfaction of helping someone with a real problem. The points just allow me to help more people.
2006-10-18 02:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are just to encourage the answerers to answer more questions and hence make the Yahoo Answers community more popular. By accumulating points, you feel a sense of pride that you are among the top 1000 or top 500 answerers in the world's biggest Q&A community. As for prizes, Yahoo would be bankrupt if it did so. Its good enough to get your questions answered and help others for free!
2006-10-18 02:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Psychology experiments have proven repeatedly, that people do better if there is some sort of reward. Even if it is simply "points" that offer no material value.
People natrually strive for things, it's inherent. So, offering a chance to get the "best answer" and trying to get to "higher levels" means people will work harder at giving better answers.
And in the end, everyone benefits. (Except employers!)
2006-10-18 02:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mean NOTHING... If they go to ZERO, then you cannot ask any questions. So to keep you honest, they give you 1 point for just signing on and 2 points for answering a question (and contributing to the "community").
BUT, the REAL point here is to get "Answers" to your questions.
I, for one, have received tons of info for Security (Virus/Spyware) protection in Computers/Internet...Security section. Many professional and knowledgeable people there on THAT issue......Even got a good "food preparation" in THAT category....
Good Luck!!!!!
2006-10-18 02:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by bart4play 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get points for answering,so you get points for helping someone.The better your answer is,the most points you get!
In other words,it's a "prize" for helping.(Just like the scouts!) X D
2006-10-18 02:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Sophie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make you feel like You're achieving something!
Just being part of the Community is what it's really ALL about!
2006-10-18 02:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm zero help here. I don't get it either. Why do they take away points when you ask a question? To stop those with stupid questions? I'll assume they're hoping for more answers than questions.
2006-10-18 02:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by <><><> 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To encourage people to answer question. Cause you need points to ask question too!
2006-10-18 02:10:29 · answer #8 · answered by danielpsw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a mental prize.
Pinball machines have points, but you don't get anything from them either.
It's for fun and competition.
It keeps people coming back.
2006-10-18 02:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No you do not get a prize. One time I got a violation for answering a question because it was not an answer. I was like "It ends with a period, not a question mark!" Duh!
2006-10-18 02:13:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋