Why can't they take it as a means to show one's appreciation? Why are humans like this? What effort is needed to convince people? Can you make a star to this question? Please...
2007-08-16 02:01:45 · 17 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Hi Third P--What a coincidence that you asked! I just recently realized that I star EVERY question I answer, because ALL the questions I answer are interesting. It's my way of letting the person know I appreciated the question, & also when my contacts see I've starred it, it gets a broader view.
I was shocked to see here, that some people remove stars if they don't get the best answer? That is so mean spirited!
I would have given you a star even if you hadn't asked for it.
It also seems that "some" people feel there's no worth to doing anything unless they get points.
A star is like a "Thank you." It DOES mean something. Just as some of the rude answers you received "mean" something about the people who posted them.
1) If someone didn't think your question was interesting, why did they bother to answer it? (Two points for rudeness?)
2) I'm weary of the criticsim about grammar & spelling, which is NOT a criteria; I can't remember how many times I've pointed out that it's the CONTENT that counts; that English isn't everyone's first language. I'd like to add, most of these people probably don't even HAVE a second language--I admire those who do their best--& very, very often, the person who is critical doesn't spell correctly, either. There are many kind, thoughtful people here. Please don't let the others disillusion you--just ignore them. (I have a friend who has dyslexia & has to re-check every word!) Keep up the good work my friend!
This question was also helpful to people who didn't know they could star; some good advice, too.
Susie Q>I hope you read this, I tried to email you but you don't accept. Selecting the "star" is at the far left of the horizontal bar below the question. When you click it, it turns yellow, & then click on "Show who starred" & you'll see you name with the others.
2007-08-16 14:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I've seen stars used both ways marking interesting and intriguing questions, and by trolls drawing others to a troll-fest which is anything but appreciative.
[Trolls will usually remove their stars after the maximum damage is done, often with changes to their answers and other underhanded things which occur to these weasels.]
2007-08-17 07:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Fr. Al 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that many on this site aren't aware that they can star a question they like. Mostly, a lot of users just don't care because they don't believe they have a stake in the Answers community.
2007-08-16 02:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Grudge 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of the people here that it probally has more to do with people not knowing that they can do it. Plus I don't think that you can star questions or rate other peoples answers until you at least get to the second level. I just star the questions for the most part that I like or either if their my friend.
2007-08-16 03:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anthony M 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi Third P,
Some of us, are doing it... Some don't ..
One does it with his heart, one prefer to not star questions ...There are many people after they are NOT been Chosen, as : "best answer", they simply remove the star..
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You just have to accept this, I am afraid... It is not always what it seems, in here....
Many people mean well, it takes a while to get to know them...
Anyways, they are free in there own choices, and we have to respect/accept this, too...
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Some things, are better left unsaid, in here...Some advice...
Thanks, for the question! :)
My regards!
Take care!
2007-08-16 06:59:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I always star the answers to my questions. I didn't know you could star some ones question. I'll have to find out how to do it.
2007-08-16 02:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Kimberly gave you an excellent answer, (others as well, except the usual little green toads), & Psychic Cat edited an explanation how to star for those who didn't know how. Please, not "all humans" are like the little green toads!
S0--here's another star. Your question was valid, & helped others.
2007-08-16 15:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey You took my question, it was my next question to the Philosophy group.
Yes You are true people here don't care to do so I don't know why, in R&S section I used to get a lot of stars.
Thanks for the question
2007-08-16 05:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by The More I learn The More I'm Uneducated 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I do it everytime i see a very interesting question.
Like i did yours. :)
i think yahoo should advertise more often about giving stars, so that peopel get to know about it, it helps in finding really interesting questions out here.
2007-08-16 02:40:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
I only star questions that make my brain buzz with thought. Most of the time, I don't even remember the button is there. Nothing personal, but your question is not unusual and you are just asking for stars. What good are stars anyway?
2007-08-16 08:39:00 · answer #10 · answered by bsharpbflatbnatural 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋