Why do people post questions and then never bother to go back and check on them and vote for best answer.?
111423
Well, Quiet,\n It seems to me that the majority of people here are 20's and below. Their lifestyle has always included instant, within-seconds types of responses. Everything happens at the speed of light, so they ask the question, give it a minute, check the answer then move on to IMing their friend or whatever electronic, flashy toy they're playing with.\n This is meant with no disrespect, its just that they do their thing, get the info they need, and move on. You can tell that they're in a rush, as half of the questions asked are in shortened form, or some kind of electro slang that's popular with the kids now. I mean, if you can't take 5 minutes to properly spell and grammatically check your question, do you really think that they'll be back to give you a rating?\nMy opinion on the issue.\nCheers !!
533375
Sometimes you ask a question just to see what others think.\nThen you read it and think, YUP it is a STUPID question. LOL...
200556
Stupid questions (such as this one) are asked repeatedly because the person asking wants attention. Basically their 15 minutes of fame. Giving them some sort of euphoric "High" when they see all the answers they receive.\n\nAsking a question costs you 5 points, so points would not be the motivation for asking a question.\n\nPeople answer the stupid questions ( and by the way, it's a crock that there is no such thing as a stupid question) because they get a feeling of superiority over the asker of the stupid question and they also enjoy their little bit of fame and attention. Some people DO answer the questions just for the 2 points and the possibility of getting chosen as the best and receiving 10 more points. They can then get up to 50 points more if people rate their best answer as the best.\nThe extra points allow them to move to higher levels and they are then able to Ask, Answer, Comment, Rate and Vote for more questions. \n\nThere are some people that answer the questions to be helpful. I try to answer serious questions to the best of my ability. It makes me happy to think that I may have helped another person with their problem. \n\nSilly, funny, rude or stupid questions....I answer them the way they should be answered. =-)
155359
Check your Q&A and find the question. If your answer was chosen, it'll be there, designated "The Best". As for the points, I'd say the purpose is to discourage frivilous questioning and give the asker some incentive to select a best answer (you get 2 points back for that).
202090
What I do, in fact what I just did, is go back over all of my answers and look for the ones that were in voting, and I vote for my answers.  Chances are, nobody else checks so I rack up mega points getting chosen best answer on questions.  Kick it!!!
553799
I haven't encountered that yet and I don't see why anyone would do that.  I love giving good answers and feeling like I might have actually helped someone, or made someone laugh, at least.  That's why I really try to think it through when I choose a best answer and give it to the most deserving person.\n\nInteresting topic to bring up though.  Have a great day! :-)
340481
Well, that is why people do this...to sharpen sarcasm skills. But I have come to find that only I think that I am funny, so I try to be honest and thoughtful most of the time. Besides, I do not like reading trashy questions over and over again on my Questions and Answers History,  thus, I have to really consider the questions I answer.  (I like your question; I will not mind seeing it on my history.)
605535
Haha I don't think anyone really cares where you posted your question as long as you ask good questions and that they get points for their answers!
225791
They probably do not want too many questions and answers in their system, as it may slow it down. Also, they don't want people making many pointless questions or answers.
686907
I think some of the people who answer on here rush to try and answer the question first..thus they make mistakes and don't bother to spell check...I really don't know why they do this...It's not as if points make prizes.
873080
Cause you enjoy loosing 5 points to get 3 back when you choose a best answer. \n\nOr you could enjoy getting answers to your interesting questions.\n\nOr you could just have nothing better to do.\n\nOr you may not be able to think of interesting answers to others so you ask instead.\n\nOr.....\n\nOr......\n\nYour the only one who can answer this question buddy.
487975
Because people don't take the time to read over their questions and answers. they don't even edit either. But it is good that you care.  :-)
72965
because when you ask a question you lose points, and when you pick the best answer, you get the points back.\nplus, maybe the one answer is the one they were looking for and they don't need or want anymore answers!
355031
Because they really think getting 10 points validates them, i would deliberately avoid giving someone who asked for 10 points a best answer rating even if they were first with the best answer.
197762
Yes, I do go back and look at their questions and answers and when I see the quality (or lack thereof) of their Q&A's, I usually decide not to bother with them. Waste of my time, really.
869375
Yes\nYes\nAnd again I say YES!\n\nSo often I see what seems to be a heartfelt question but then it goes to a vote.  It doesn't make sense to me.  So often what gets chosen as Best Answer is anything but a Best Answer.\n\nHowever, some Askers have stated that they weren't allowed to pick a Best Answer.\n\nWhen I check a person's profile I will often cast a vote if I see there are questions In Voting.  I hope others will do the same for me.
289636
You mean the ones that post things like "Thanks for the 2 points" and so forth. I understand your frustration. It almost makes me wish there was a penalty for posting an answer. Or maybe, you don't get anything for an answer unless it is chosen as a best answer.\n\nI don't know. The way I see it, Yahoo! has to make the final decision.