Usually, the number of votes for a question in Astronomy & Space is no more than a few -- maybe 6 at most. I voted for a couple of questions this morning in the "vote undecided questions" section and discovered they had dozens of votes. For example, take a look at this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkUP1SHNVQurCk9rTvcp5OMBxgt.;_ylv=3?qid=20071221172454AAUV2rj
It had 69 votes at 7:30 AM PST.
What's happening?
1) Massive new interest in A&S?
2) Computer hack into system?
3) Other guesses?
2007-12-22 02:36:42 · 6 answers · asked by Dr Bob 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
You don't see any votes until after you vote or a best answer is picked by the asker.
2007-12-22 02:46:25 · update #1
By asking about this question, I might be increasing the number of votes (up to 73 now); but that's not the point. I saw this effect in a number of other questions too at the top of the "undecided questions" section.
2007-12-22 02:48:37 · update #2
Aero_engr -- Interesting idea. The numbers are just about right for a science teacher who recommends Yahoo Answers to a few classes.
2007-12-22 03:09:53 · update #3
Autoglide -- In riddles speak you do.
2007-12-22 03:16:53 · update #4
I was wondering about this myself. Perhaps some teacher is getting his class involved?
ADDED: Hi Autoglide - I'm not sure what you mean - if you are referring to me, I've only taught once - when our local high school physics teacher was laid off - and that was for 1/2 semester. Would like to again, though!
2007-12-22 03:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Larry454 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just a guess, but perhaps the Astronomy and Space section is just getting a spike in traffic with the news of the possible impact on Mars?
2007-12-22 11:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by Ceptor 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is odd. I've also noticed similar funny business on some questions in other sections of YA as well lately. I would definitely rule out #1.
2007-12-22 10:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AERO_ENG: Perhaps some teacher is getting his class involved?
Yes and we all know who that teacher is around here!
2007-12-22 11:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by autoglide 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there's just been a huge serge in the A&S category. I don't think it's anything to worry about,
2007-12-22 10:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The "who is this person?" question?
I didn't see any votes...
2007-12-22 10:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋