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Does any one get ANYTHING when we rate an answer thumbs up?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    When an answer is selected for best answer they also get one point for each thumbs up they had been given.(up to 50)

  • 1 decade ago

    The asker gets a better idea on how valid any particular answer may be.

    The responder gets recognition from you for his effort.

    regards,

    Philip T

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