does anyone know how many points it takes to go up a level on this site?

Level 1 is anything below 250 points.

Level 2 is 250 to 999 points

Level 3 is 1000 to 2499 points

Level 4 is 2500 to 4999 points.

Level 5 is 5000 to 9999 points.

Level 6 is 10,000 to 24,999 points.

Level 7 is anything over 25,000 points.

The more points you have, the higher your level! If your profile says you need “x” points to reach the next level, that means “x” MORE points than what you have because the chart, above, is the points needed and it applies to everyone.

You get 2 points for answering a question; 10 more if your answer is chosen as "best answer" plus a bonus for each "thumbs up" that best answer received (up to a max. of 50 points).

You LOSE 5 points for asking a question but get 3 back for choosing "best answer."

You get 1 point for each unresolved question that you vote on and 1 point each day just for logging in.

The higher your level (as determined by your points) the more questions you can ask/answer/vote on per day. Once you hit level 5, you can answer unlimited questions each day and ask as many questions as you want so long as you don't drop below 5,000 points.

You are on level 1 so you need 250 to get to level 2, keep answering questions you will receive 2 points by doing so, but you lose 5 points for every question you ask, use your daily limits for the day and you will be there in no time have a look at the link to points and levels.

Yup

http://answers.yahoo.com/info/scoring_system

Here is a list of what point are needed for each level

1) 1-249

2) 250-999

3) 1,000-2,499

4) 2,500-4,999

5) 5,000-9,999

6) 10,000-24,999

7) 25,000+

You can see the full point and level chart from the link below

http://answers.yahoo.com/info/scoring_system;_ylt=...

If you click on your profile name, it will take you to your summary page. Look for the box titled "Total Points". Just click on the question mark next to the words "Total Points, and it will explain the scoring system.