what is the point of gettin points?
600773
It's like that show, 'Whose line is it anyway?'\n\nThe points don't really matter :)\n\nTo Blahb31:\n\nI think it would be rather ironic for someone to ask a question about the logic behind the points just to award themselves best answer....and get 10 points.  Pfft, teachers...:)
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!!   :)))
620425
I happened upon a question from someone that went something like this: "How do I get a lot of points really fast?" and the answer said to search through all of the questions that had only one or two answers and that were near expiration. That way, you can give a kick-butt answer and rack up the points. Thats how a lot of people have hundreds of best answers. What a game, huh? Some people just don't understand what the meaning of yahoo answers is. \n\nDon't get me wrong, some people actually do give hundreds of great answers and that is how they get the points. But there are a great many that cheat their way to that status.
576208
If you ask a question, remove a question, or remove an answer, you will not get points. Nevertheless, sometimes it will take a while for you to actually receive the points. I have some that just came and said "you just got a point" and when I look at it, it says it was for something I answered yesterday O.o Don't worry about it. The points shopuld go through eventually =)
180178
don't know want points!
112987
No, no, no. Asking COSTS you points.\n\nANSWERING 'gives u points'.\n\nYou = -2 points.\nMe = +2 points!\n\nThank you, and good night!
298541
I'm not sure I quite understand your question. But the points you get for answers (all 2 of them) are stored in your... let's call it a points bank. You can get more points in you bank by answering more questions. Or you can use up your points by asking questions.
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.
260565
i just want to earn points....\nso...\nno need to read this answer...\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
688965
Well, the points are really meaningless.  They're meant for fun.  Does it really matter if you have points deducted?
164786
i dont kno i jus want points
995090
It's a performance reward. For having a stellar game. Sort of how some contracts for players give them extra money for reaching milestones in the season.\n\nYou get all the standard points - plus the bonus - so it would be 21 + 5 for 26 (as long as you don't have fractional points on.)\n\nYour right though - I couldn't find anything in the help section either. Though, since I work on the team, I know this answer is correct. I'll try and get the help pages updated too.
343616
you get the points for choosing a best answer.(like this one :).)
1097144
I'm after the points =)
438378
Um, isn't that what the point system is for? If you answer well, you'll get points for it. If not, then your lack of point accumulation will give you a clear indication.
257368
Nothing really, its just for fun, fun to see how many points you get, but you don't get a trophy or reward for it, just have fun ...
17862
No, you don't get points for questions because the main point of the site is to answer people's questions with what you know. So, asking a question does not gain you points but answering one does. You can, however, get points when you choose a best answer or call for a vote for best answer...