Why are some of you so  eager to earn points?
487318
Initially I was all about it, now I just realize it's fulfilling to answer a question or possibly give alternative options in helping someone with a problem, or even giving someone a new twist on their own thinking. I have learned quite a bit here.
671005
because they think its funny, im sure youll get some of those on this question. they just want an easy 2 points, it shows a little something about their personality, like they are lazy, and dont want to take the time to use some of their brainpower.
1177427
I agree with you. I think people do it to accumulate points rather than present a worthwhile and thought out answer. I asked some serious questions and received some smart aleck answers myself. Some of them displayed quite a sense of humor, though! It's what we make it, just like anything in life...
743268
I'm afraid a lot of people just want to answer silly questions with a single word answer (yes or no) - They get their buz from getting loads of points not from helping people! Sorry rant over!!
1124909
Well...that is someting because I asked a serious question yesterday and I only got one answer.....I guess for some reason people think that getting points is such a reward rather than answering a question to help someone else....since points mean ALOT......I'll take 10!!!!  Thank You!!   :)))
471557
You're not alone. I think we've all answered the life altering question "Is my Avatar HOT" out of boredom a time or two. I do think that the all out blitz to pile up points has gotten way out of hand. What purpose can be served with being able to say you have 10, 15, 30 & 50,000+ points other than to boost a fragile ego? Granted, some of the Q&As these people have are quite good, but they seem to have built a leagion of followers who hail them as a prophet based on their points total when in fact they pad that total with unlimited rates and votes points. The whole idea was to help, inform and have a little fun, not build an empire based on points for self-gratification, but I suppose that is the competitive nature of the beast. Getting voted as Best Answer and a few Thumbs Up, I will admitt, dose make me feel good knowing that someone appreciated what I had to say but it's not an all consuming mission. It has almost gotten to the point where Yahoo! has lost control of what started out as a good idea and I'm not sure how they can get it back.
143749
I don't know, why are they doing that?\n\n*laughs*\n\nSome people just answer questions to get the points, and really do not care anout helping people out.  I see a lot of answers like that around here.
19408
It's for the points. \nI'm point hungry too.
184923
People start off innocently enough. The first few levels have reasonable limits for answering questions and such, so people get used to maxing out their limits for the day. As they get to the higher levels, they find that though it's taking up more time they just have to reach their quota.\n\nThe users that provide good answers get selected as Best Answer, and it gives them a sort of rush. It feels so good that they have to keep doing it.\n\nThe points and levels give people a goal. Often people will think, if I can just get to this level then I'll give it a rest. However, they keep going after they get there because they see all the people ahead of them.\n\nThere's a Yahoo! Group for addicts, but it may actually encourage use of Y!A rather than discourage it. If interested, you can find it at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AnswerholicsAnonymous/
54844
Some people answer for 2 points, some just to slurr and put down on the asker. I personally do it because most of the time I think it's a child not knowing how to look up the answer or is home alone sick and bored just wanting to have a conversation. So I sucker myself into doing it..lol.
1073173
I agree that people are just fishing for points.  Plus it takes some thought to put together an answer and some people just can't manage that ^_^
115324
I really care about how people feel in here. I know that internet sites are usually cold,anoymous places but I dont feel that way here. I dont really care about how many points I earn because I am just here to help. Its not like we actually get anything with those points although it is an added bonus that makes you feel active here. I also come because its one of the better sites with things to do.
13203
Because you are only Level 1\nmore points = more questions/answers
260565
i just want to earn points....\nso...\nno need to read this answer...\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
881477
Well I do not solicit points but if are you feeling generous I suppose I could force myself to accept them :D
411367
You ask a question---you lose 5 points---but gain back 3 points when you select your best answer---so total loss 2 points---but you gain by getting information---also the response from other people gives you a feeling of having been heard---that you count---you made your identity felt\n\nYou answer a question---you get 2 points---and 10 more if you give best answer---some more points when your answer is rated\n\nThat is why you will find that people answer more than they ask\n\nIf there were no points given by Yahoo Ans we wouldn't get motivated to answer so many questions or rate other people's answers\n\nI think it is all so much fun!!!
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.