Why is everyone on yahoo answers so concerned about getting to the top of the list?
823022
I enjoy the discussions and like to think that once in a while, I may actually help some one. I really have no desire to be on the top of the list. I would like to be thought off as someone who tries to give a good answer and is really trying to be helpful.
891364
it's like that because you aren't giving 100% when you answer. you need to step it up. I am not amused by this. Consider this your warning. that is all.
623915
I think its great that people from all over the world can come together for the common cause of asking and answering questions. Ofcourse one can use a search engine and pull results from there, but it's feels better knowing some one took there time to answer my question. Also feels good when your answer is chosen as the best. In my job I have to research, and answer questions, and yahoo answers keeps me ready for the challenge.
193373
Charity, I can understand that being persued is very stressful. Some of it is because there are some really crazy people out there.  Some of it you need to take responsibility for yourself. You have asked a question about being "too easy" , that will bring some attention.  You also have built a 360 page with your picture, by the way you are very pretty, that will get even more attention.  Try to tone down your questions and profile and the stalkers won't have any reason to look.
897820
people can't handle opinions, it is amazing that I actually get an answer to stay up anymore.  If it isn't yahoo, it is someone asking an opinion based question, and if they don't agree with me, i get abuse reported.  people need to cowboy up here!
1047347
I believe that it is a good possiblilty. Not necessarily here on Yahoo! Answers per se, but throughout the internet. I don't think that anyone other than Yahoo! keeps "track" of the kinds of questions being asked. A "red flag" may pop up if a certain question or answer qualifies a a threat. Did you know that these questions and answers appear as keywords when searching other engines too?
575093
I have to agree that it does take a thoughtful answer to score big on here...but it's not really about the point value for everyone. Some people are just here to use there anonymous screen name to be rude and have a laugh at someone elses expense. Some of us (like myself) put thought into their answers and offer some sincere advise to the asker. I am on level 6 and currently 21% of my answers have been picked as best.Don't get me wrong...I have answered some not so serious questions, and given appropriately not so serious answers to them...I have also found that I have a couple of times put too much thought into my answer because it was a "joke" question...though I didn't see the humor in it. TO each their own. We all have our purpose to serve here, so take the Not so genuine responders with a grain of salt. Enjoy the site...you will find in time that there will be certain members that you will hope to have answer your questions...Happy Q's & A's
250298
Well limiting my answer to only this site, I would say a lot of folks on here are just playing it like it's a game, and going for the points that really get us nowhere...\nI don't understand why the points factor in anyway, we don't get anything out of it...\n\nPeople don't spell right because they don't try and they are in a hurry for whatever reason...\nAs little effort as is required to use the spell check feature, I don't know why they won't use it...\nI wish there was a way for Yahoo to make spelling correctly mandatory some way...\nI hate seeing so many words spelled incorrectly while I spend so much time getting all my answers to come out right and I use the spell check so I don't look dumb...\nI think a lot of folks just don't care either...
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.  :-)
277709
First of all, to get the best answers, you should ask this question in the Yahoo! Answers subcategory of Yahoo! Products.\n\nI've been on the site for just over two months. Other top users have been here for a shorter or longer period of time. Most of the time spent on the site is devoted to answering questions well. If there's a subject you know well, stick to it for a while. See if there are any old questions about that subject that you can answer.\n\nOf course, spending excessive amount of time on Yahoo! Answers could negatively affect your personal life, so you may want to consider your priorities before you attempt to reach 40,000 points yourself.
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.
244398
I think that you get more points, gain more levels, and can answer more questions or something.  IDK, but people are too crazed about getting points.  I just wanna answer some questions and get some of my questions answered.
928518
proper coding, proper version of html, dhtml, xhtml, etc.  keywords and proper keywords, proper description, proper meta tags, posting of sites to servers.\n\nthere is no guaranteed way to get to the top, the algorithm that calculates it all is too complex just to say yes or no.\n\nbut the above list will help you as much as possible...anyone saying to pay them to get up high is just doing that work for you and taking your cash.
448483
When I first discovered Yahoo Answers, I was addicted. I was on every night, and whenever I head some free time at work. My husband picked on me, and jokingly asked how many points I needed to get to the next level. He asked me one day last week, and my response was that I may never get to the next level, as there are fewer and fewer questions worth answering as time goes on. It takes so long to weed through the garbage, that it's getting to be less and less interesting. Maybe the folks that you mentioned will eventually become bored with this medium, and go back to their chat rooms. One can always hope.
525315
don't take things so personally. there are a lot of freaks in here, who either have nothing better to do or are just looking for points. just go with the answer you like the best. take care.
1187870
I was just about to post a question saying that same thing!  The whole reason I got on Yahoo! Answers this morning was because I knew there would be several questions on here and someone would answer telling why we couldn't log in this morning.  But I didn't realize that almost every user on here was going to ask the same question over and over and over and over again!  Can't these people look at the recently asked questions?  Isn't it common sense to think that the question has already been asked?  It's just like those girls who keep asking "Could I be pregnant?"
1174561
yahoo answers is a huge site. thousands of people visit the site and any new questions are posted on the front page with maximum exposure. questions that require simple answers or that can extract a multitude of responses from laymen will get quick responses. harder questions may take a bit longer as the answerer will need to do research and stuff like that.