what is the use of points in yahoo answers?????

some people are very competitive and other people just like the idea of earning things ie points

if there were no rewards on yahoo answers, why would anyone answer? i guess some people would but not to the extent they do now, as they know they will be rewarded for it

It's an incentive to use the answers site more. When you can't do something, like answer a question when your limit is reached it makes you want to get more points, plus the points are an ego boost for many.

It's a great strategy that's worked well for the Answers site. They have hit on a motivational method which works to keep people active, and that's what it's all about for them. If it seems silly, well there you go. People have silly motivations, and wise people exploit that to get them to do serve their own purpose.

Points are not really good for anything expect going to the next level. You do not win any prizes, vacations, etc… You just get a lot of good info. Some people on here do treat it as a game to see who can get the most points and to the next level the fastest. Good luck!!!

Really there is not a point. Its not like anyone is really keeping score. You get to vote/answer/thumbs more times and thats really about it. It doesn't show how smart you are, how good you are, how great your answers are, or anything cool. I would not compare it to a video game because that requires skill. Any moron can get 2 pts just by answering this question.

Points in Yahoo answers are there bcuz:-

•They're something like a score.

•More points means that you have acquired much knowledge from answering than asking.

•Point system is fun as it leads to competition to answer more and more questions.

•By point system one can have a fare idea of what level we are and its like a reward or an achievement!

•If anyone selects your answer as the BEST then you get 10 points.This means that you have cleared their doubt in their question by answering in a comfortable way.(By applying your mind and learning)

•Also more points means that you have a wide knowledge and capable of answering many things.

•So point system is a way to learn,think,answer,and compete...

•But points are basically useless..You can save it to ask more questions or gain points by answering!!

To know more of the point system you can click the link here

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

♣Answering a question:-2 points per question

♣Asking a question:- Reduces 5 points per question

♣Voting a question:-Gives 1 point per question

♣Choosing a Best Answer to your question:-Gives you 3 points per question

♣Get selected as the Best Answer:-10 points per question

♣Thumbs up:-1 point per thumbs up you receive

♣Login to Yahoo:-1 point per day

♣Login to Y!A for the first time:-100 points

•Points are a measure of your level and score...The more questions you answer the more points you can score and the higher levels you can reach...Also follow the above guideline and it becomes helpful for you to earn more points...The key to get more points and reach higher levels is that you have to answer tons and tons of questions.....!

Hope this Helps!!

All the Best!

Not sure but i assume its just to show how smart you are. Just like gamerscore points on xbox 360. The more points you have, the more genius you are.

It is fun to collect points... Like how some people like collecting stamps and other stuff I guess.

making you feel good,like a doggy treat i don;t like it but then agian i kinda do (it's so weird)

Just for fun.

no use at all. so collect heaps!! waste ur life away