why do some of you type a place holder?

Question

Then edit and type a response? Does the location of your answer really matter that much?

Impressive, there's a whole science to it. :) Sorry for the newbie question, I had to ask though!

Answer 1

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[I'll get back with the rest of my answer later].


[it's later...]
Personally I think answers should be re-ordered with those getting the most thumbs up at the top. And if it's put to a vote then a combination of votes and thumbs up should decide the order

Answer 2

First answer is correct. The first ten spots seem to be popular with the voters. Even a first answer that has nothing to do with the question will get more votes than a correct and most awesome answer showing up on page two.

Answer 3

in voting it does
when people go to vote
the majority are looking for quick points
so they will click the first answer
some people realise this and hold a place

I urge people not to put important questions to the vote if they can help it
sometimes I let some slip by me if I am absent for a few days
and wish I hadnt

Answer 4

If it goes into voting like most questions do, then usually people just pick the top answerer

Answer 5

Sadly, yes, yes it does.

For points people at least. Higher answers tend to rank higher and have a higher likelihood of being picked as best answer.

It's all moot to me, I'm level 7 with 32,000+ points so points do me no good.

Answer 6

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Ha, sorry, I couldn't resist.

Because "top" answers get seen more, more thumbs up, is why I think. I think it's irritating.

I will revisit sometimes if I need to post a link or if I give a quick oneliner and decide I want to expand on it.

Answer 7

I guess so.

Placeholders always get an immediate thumbs down from me, since they're non-answers.

Answer 8

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I always needs alots of space
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everywhere also in the physic world
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