Can anybody give me a good explaination as to why when you ask a quest. you lose points,and some of these?
374122
you loose points because thats how the system works.i think people who answer questions with a stupid or sarcastic answer should loose points
688965
Well, the points are really meaningless.  They're meant for fun.  Does it really matter if you have points deducted?
212860
honestly, i don't see the point (no pun intended) for giving out points at all. lots of people keep on posting without giving any decent answer at all. they just do it for the two points. worse, some people just copy out other people's answers. i mean some questions have only got one answer, what's the point of repeating it again? i think the quality of the answers here would be much better if people don't see it as a game and do it because they just want to help people out. but then again, that's just me so you don't have to agree.
2385
I have no idea...the "how it works" section just says "Points and levels help you keep tabs on how active you (and others) are on Yahoo! Answers. You get points for different types of actions, like answering a question. The more points you get, the higher your level."
52749
you lose points when you add a question because you occupy more of their disk space ;-)
243013
As you've probably noticed by now, you lost 5 points for asking this question. You can get three of it back by picking a best answer.\nDifferent point values are given for different activities on this site. It's simply to encourage you to participate.\nYou get two points for answering a question, one point for picking an answer on undecided questions, one point for rating a resolved question. You'll get ten points for being picked as a "best answer" by the asker or the public (undecided questions).\nAfter you get so many points, you move up to different levels. You're on level 1 right now. When you've earned 250 points you'll move up to level 2.\nAt the top of the page, click on your points and you'll see how it works.
851813
Cos you're only on Level 1, theres a limit. I didnt know this either. Now I'm on Level 2 there is no limit to the number of questions I can answer. I dont believe that you get points for voting, my score hasn't changed since I was able to vote answers in Level 2. Start answering again tomorrow! xx
1039332
Don't  worry, as you get more points and get to higher levels you'll be able to ask and answer more and more questions. Just be patient.\nHave fun.  :)
225488
i don't really know.if i need to find a map or location i go to map quest.it is really fast and good.
245330
Point wise previously it was neutral to ask question because 2 points lost will be got back when you choose a correct answer. In the new system you get back only 3 points when choosing correct answer, point wise you loose 2 points.  Yahoo wants the questioner to involve in other activities like answering, rating, voting etc and not just asking questions.
251326
Earning points occurs naturally while we're trying to answer questions and help other people. However, at times points seem more appealing that that. They call out to people's competitive spirit and encourage them to stay up all night on Yahoo! Answers.\n\nOf course, when you're getting started, points serve as a basis for determining what your daily limits will be for answering questions and otherwise participating on the site, so it's good to get up a few levels so you won't end up hitting your limit just when there was one question you really wanted to answer.
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!
1157967
What do you mean why do questions lead to more unanswered questions?
126905
2\nif bored then try playing a game online,or answer a ques.or 6,will get more points that way rather than losing points,if going to ask a stupid ques.,but then again this is the internet,so what the heck why not.\nbtw,am bored,and tired\nwas fun answering ques.
147094
I've often thought of giving away all of my points to everyone by asking timed questions and stuff - yeah - because sometimes Yahoo screws things up - u start complaining and stuff.\n\nBut in the end I did'nt - just have a break away from it - then decide. I spend much less time than before but do have a late one now and again! Why - I reckon it's fun and I love some of the worst questions or answers - cracks me up!\n\nTry mate - and never let some loser bring u down - just lol!!
928451
OK i will try to answer this\nyou ask a question -5\nand answer a question +2\nyou choose best answer +3\nso you break even.\nso if you want to ask a question try to help an answer a question then you are even.\nIf you want more points answer a question fully, clearly and to the point so you have a better chance of getting 10 points (like i am doing here, hopefully).\nAlso try to help and vote for best answer ( 1 point )\nIf you do the math you will get there eventually\nHope that helps and thank you for asking\nRating- do not count-- you will not be penalised if you have -2 rating but if you have say +2 rating and your answer is chosen as best answer then you get and extra 2 points on top of your 10 points\nOK, I find it difficult to understand exactly what you want.\nThere is no -2 type of question. What could have happened that you asked a question and it said altert -2 on your avator. This is a coincidence. May be you have earned 3 points from some where. For example you could have chosen best answer and then asked a question which will give a sum of -2 instead of -5
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