Does GRATITUDE play a minor/major Role in your BEST ANSWER choice?

Question

how about the "STARS"
(just curious)

Answer 1

sometimes there is only one answer I am looking for (see my most recent question ;)...

when I choose a best answer it is because, I was helped, enlightened or something I was on the fence about was answered in a way as to give me confirmation.

I love it when I get an answer that compliments the way I feel the world...it's nice to know there are others that share some of my ways out there. I love to connect, but I also love to teach, and learn....

So ultimately if an answer teaches me something of value...it will get the points (what else can I do)

If an answer lines up with my beliefs it has a shot if there wasn't an answer that taught me something as one of my choices.

If the answer to one of my questions shows that the heart I put into asking...was noticed and thought about...perhaps inspiring someone...that answer gets the points.

If I am randomly choosing best answers from other's questions...then it is a similar scale......


I try to ask questions (and read questions) that inspire thought, and have to admit I don't ask just to receive a parroted confirmation of my beliefs...I like original answers! and most of all I love heart felt answers...people who are truthful, usually get my vote!


as far as gratitude..yes I suppose this means I am most thankful to see answers that, teach me something, that make me feel good about an insight I've had, or show depth and originality....



Thank you!
always a pleasure enki!

If I like answering a question I'll star (if it teaches me something about myself, others or life....I'll star)

If it is funny I'll star...

If i want my contacts to see the question because I'm interested in how they will answer...I'll star...

If I hope my contacts would see the way I answered ....I'll star....

Answer 2

Well, I'm not a that firm believer of stars actually because most of the time even when I like some questions, I just kind of forget to star :) though sometimes I do remember. So I just have a certain things while starring a question:

1st- First & foremost- I SHOULD remember :)

2nd- The question has something unique, informative & really appeals to me

3rd- And occasionally I do star as a goodwill gesture too- for example lets say: someone has requested a star or made a request for a prayer or simply made some announcement which is a bit touching & stuffs like that. But however, I never star or respond to rude or obscene questions even if the asker makes a request.

So I think since stars are mostly there for boost & appreciation so I guess probably peole won't be getting biased that much (though sometimes other gratitudes may play a factor with some people) but rather would be picking the answers based on their own understanding & also for the quality of that answer.

Answer 3

GRATITUDE plays a major role in my choice. I am THANKFUL that people took the time to put some thought into my question. Especially if the answer really helped me out.

The stars are just because I find the question to be a little more interesting than usual, or they hit home with me for whatever reason. (and sometimes people just ask for them so I give them one)

Answer 4

Odd though it may be, gratitude does not play a role in
my best answer choice. Gratitude does play a major role
in stars for the best answer. Most questions are answerable
with a few words, so the best answer might only be a few
words in length. I award stars for thoughtful elaboration
on the answer which is given. If an individual answers with
a few words then I feel like I took my question to the fast food
market. If an individual answers with detailed explanation
then I feel as though I have partaken in a gourmet buffet.

PS: I don't eat at restaurants often.

Answer 5

Gratitude plays a majorly minor role in answering. I answer people's questions to the best of my ability (or not), and if they like it, they can choose it as best answer. I belive the people who answer my questions act in the same way, and I don't think they expect me to choose them for best answer just because they chose me. In fact, I rarely ever see the people I answer again, so the issue never comes up. And the stars, I rank based on how well they answered the question, I don't give a second thought to what they think I should give them.

Answer 6

Gratitude for a Best Answer is minor - I look for a good quality answer. If not I go for a good attempt then a funny answer. The stars mean nothing to me personally. but I star challenging questions sometimes.

Answer 7

Definitely not "gratitude." Enriched? Fulfilled? Pleased? They don't have to agree with me; some "contrary" answers can be insightful. But what do I know? I don't ask very much.
Sometimes it's when someone truly UNDERSTANDS the question; if no one has the answer, the person who really tried, or as simple as--the answer touched my "heart." As to stars--I like to give them when I feel a question should be seen by more people. I've seen in the forum, where some people would like to be able to give thumbs down to a question! Isn't thumbs down to an answer bad enough? Sort of like, if you can't say something nice, DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL.

Answer 8

In the sense that I appreciate an answer that someone put some effort into, some thought and/or imagination, or some wit, yes, gratitude plays a part. But, if I sense that someone is try to suck up to me, so that I will choose them, no, I despise that. As for stars, I've never gotten into them; I don't even notice them.

Answer 9

It plays a huge role. About a year ago I joined a group that focuses on gratitude. Not only did I start making lists of things I appreciated but I did other exerercises that helped me come out of grieving which I had been in for many years. I became grateful for all I had rather than focused on what I lacked. I changed how I saw people & guess what??? They changed. It is so funny that the more I complained about people the more they annoyed me. Then I started writing all I was grateful for about them & now that has grown. I have learned that when I want anything I can start by takeing care of what I have now & as I do that it makes the new thing or situation come into my life quicker. I could go on & on about it but I will just mention one more thing. There is a man who has a spiritual center in Kansas I believe & he wrote about about not complaining. I was a member for many years of the kind of place he is a minister at so there are places for people who appreciate rather than complain as a rule & habit.

Answer 10

Is there still a 15% Gratuity Fee added on at this '5 Star Restaraunt'? As long as the Maitre d' can intrigue me with the special of the day, they may spend their time counting all the stars that showed up.