WHat is the point in this "game"-With questions and answers???
347011
You get to be your very own doctor phil, helping people out with their problems :) Its not really a game. They only use the points guide to suck people in
758072
Most of this is Entertainment for Some.  \n\nYou get a few good answers, a lot of crappy ones.\nI know it's annoying!, but what can you expect???
266593
I do agree with you, sometimes I answer with a short answer first though, to get a good spot close to the first...and then, as a ideas develop I come back and add them...like I am doing right now.\n\nPLUS, that gives me a chance to check basic spelling and grammatical issues (which I believe you should out of courtesy to your reader...but then again, I'm a writer) - as well as buying some time to do a little fact checking.\n\nALSO, the people who submit one word answers end up not being able to vote for their own answers when a question is put to a vote, because in a sea of "yes" answers, how do you know which one is yours (if you didn't get the first spot).\n\nSo, YES, I do agree with you.  But the other side of it, and there is always another side of it, is; some people are just playing a points collection game with this, which is a sort of fun element, but entices the people with "video game" mentality to rack up points.  Its not wrong, but like you said, it CAN be pretty irritating.\n\n:)
432081
What's the point of giving pointless answers?
935579
uhmn....and the point is?
1122533
depends upon the question... and the viewers... Some ?'s I posted have only received a few responses and they always seem to be the ones that I really want to know the answer to... But it can be fun & challenging,, kinda like Jeopardy,, except no cash winnings.. DRATs...
12105
hmmm...games,answers and IM id say
11618
Well, most of the answers are sort of discussion, personal opinion and more of an advice. But but but, if you see the Serious sections on Computer Science, Physics, chemistry, you would find really good and to the point answers. This is a forum for seeking opinions  and help. Unfortunately, since its craze has just started, most of the people are just putting stupid/ irrelevent questions and the same for answers just to get some points. People do grow up after a week on this network, asking more mature questions and replying better quality answers. The recent change in scoring pattern by Yahoo has definitely discouraged this 'irrelevent' scam questions and answers. Take my word, wait for a month, by the time it would become a big knowledge bank. However, if you have some serious questions, post on Google groups and you would find really good and precise answers.
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Definitely my thoughts exactly. In fact, I wrote to Yahoo Answers to separate the kids from the adults but didn't get a response.  No offense to the kids, but their questions make me gag...."I got a date...what should I do?", etc. It would really improve the game!
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it is both for fun and for some fun way learned knowledge.. usually people are tryin to find the answers so that they can earn points but at the same time they learn stuff too while they are searchin for it... I think this makes it rather fun and enjoyable.. and here info about the prizes...\nPoints and Levels\nTo encourage participation and reward great answers, Yahoo! Answers has a system of points and levels. The number of points you get depends on the specific action you take. The points table below summarizes the point values for different actions. While you can't use points to buy or redeem anything, they do allow everyone to recognize how active and helpful you've been. (And they give you another excuse to brag to your friends.) \nPoints Table Action Points \nBegin participating on Yahoo! Answers One time: 100 \nAsk a question  -2 \nChoose a best answer for your question 2 \nPut the answers to your question to a vote 2 \nAnswer a question 2 \nVote for a best answer 1 \nRate a best answer 1 \nHave your answer selected as the best answer 10 \nReceive a "thumbs-up" rating on a best answer that you wrote (up to 50 thumbs-up are counted) 1 per "thumbs-up" \n\n  \nLevels are another way to keep track of how active you (and others) have been. The more points you accumulate, the higher your level. Yahoo! Answers recognizes your level achievements with our special brand of thank you's! Level Yahoo Answers! Thanks You's Points \n7 Be the first to find out! 25000+ \n6 Be the first to find out! 10,000 - 24,999 \n5 Be eligible to be a Featured User on the home page masthead. 5,000 - 9,999 \n4 Be eligible to be a Featured User on the community editorial page. (coming soon!) 2,500-4,999 \n3 A super-special Yahoo! Answers thank you. (coming soon) 1,000-2,499 \n2 A special Yahoo! Answers thank you. (coming soon) 250-999 \n1 Full access to Yahoo! Answers! 1-249 \n0 Limited access: you cannot ask a question but have level 1 privileges 0 \n\n  \nAnd finally, as you attain higher levels, you'll also be able to contribute more to Yahoo! Answers - you can ask, answer, vote and rate more frequently. Level Questions \nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/info/scoring_system;_ylt=ApjObZvVMnG4w7oPFBzVmHnzy6IX
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You should first ask why you asked this question.\n\nIf you're just trying to run up answers points I guess meaningless questions work you'll see lots of examples like this one.  \n\nThe idea behind this site is not to come up with questions but rather to answer them, read them and ask them when you have one.
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I do not think that it is right either.  I mean, if no one asked questions, there would be no purpose in this site at all.  LOL  I still ask questions any way b/c you can earn your points back easily.  Also, I do not pay any attention to the point system.
707429
Just play the game already. I'm tired of seeing this question.
483093
Sooooo..the point being.....?????? what is your question here????
933022
Just answer questions & get points. Something to do when you're bored. hahaha
497899
I'd like to ask you a question, why are you gaming for points on everyones elses questions with silly answers like "can you repeat once again." Stop spoiling the board for other people.
238747
Points aren't everything but this site is really addicting. If you don't want to lose points just don't ask questions unless you really need to know something. I agree that 5 points is too much for asking questions but I don't make the rules. I just play the game :)