Yahoo Answer Point System?

I totally agree.

When I first got on Y/A, I was interested in building up points so I would not look like a newbie. When I looked at answers, answers that came from people with a high number of points were more meaningful to me. Therefore, I was interested in having more than just a few points.

I do not spend too much time on Y/A anymore. In fact, the only reason I am answering this question is at the encouragement of a 360 friend. When I do get on Y/A, I do look at the point level of the person asking the question. It does have meaning to me. Too many people on Y/A are not interested in serious dialogue. They jump in, spew a bunch of junk and jump out when they make a fool of themself or try to make a fool of somebody they are harassing. Then it appears they create a new Yahoo profile and do the same thing all over again. The point system gives us a clue as to who these people are.

I think something needs to be done to restrict people who are "new" to Y/A to prevent them from asking or answering questions until they have shown themselves to be sincere about having serious dialogue. Perhaps Yahoo should not let "newbies" ask or answer more than one question a day. After 6 months, if they are still around, then they can participate as an actual adult.

The point system is flawed. My own point level is an validation of this but until a mechanism is put in place that restricts people from creating new Yahoo profiles and jumping onto Y/A just to spread venom and discourse, the point system has some value. At least to me it does.

You have some good points, but there are also many reasons why it is the way it is. I look at questions, and if they are good, I answer them and might give a thumbs up or star if they are really good.

I do think that points should only be rewarded for real answers and not just when a person says anything to get points.

True, it would discourage the people who are on here only for the purpose of getting points and nothing else.

The flip side of it though is that Yahoo needs a way to ensure that there are more answers to questions than there are questions, and the points system does this quite well.

Also there are many people who provide good answers and at the same time like getting points. Removing the points system would have the drawback of also discouraging those people.

You make some very good "points" but there are other factors that I look at when reading answers. If there is an answer that was given just for quick points then I usually give that person a thumbs down. Usually I don't tend to look at a persons level or points to determine if they gave a good answer.

Just stay out of the section that is political and you probably will have a better experience. This is not the place to talk about political things.

Get rid of points, yes.

Get rid of report abuse button, no.

its true...if u like the answer and its long, then perhaps you should read it. But if the answer looks like it was done in two seconds, then it may be false or not really say much

Stupid ones should have to pay the asker a dime. Some of us would be rich... others.... :-x *grinz* Yes, you deserve a star.

It woulld definitely help on many levels