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Is Y/A a surreal way to boost one's self esteem?
Some people are "Top Contributors" and kudos to you for earning this honor. I am not asking this question in order to mock you. I ask, more out of curiosity regarding the human psyche Its not like you can put this on a Resume or its a testimony to your intellectual skills or working abilities.
Mars, your reply made me laugh. Very witty. Thanks. and "J", you are correct. This format can be a means of helping people. What about the ones that get so worked up on winning the most points or best answers that they take odd approaches in order to manage it?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
As a former Top Contributor ( but still a fairly high score holder) .. I ( STRANGELY ENOUGH AS IT MAY APPEAR) Totally understand what you are asking.....
basically All it means if you're a top contributor .. and even a high score holder is.. THAT you generally spend WAY too much time on here.. AND can you imagine a potential employer taking into consideration such a thing written on a resume' ..
"I've worked at Starbucks making coffees
I've successfuly competed in Bejewelled on Facebook
I am proud of my achievements on Yahoo Answers"
I think in the days that we live in ... where we shut ourselves in-door and don't get involved outside in THE REAL world.. we most certainly do run the risk of having to find other ways to boost our self esteme... other ways that actually have LESS credibility...
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
Thank you!
Your pretty special too you know!
And a Top Contributor's badge for you on the way!
Best Wishes.
Mars Mission.
14th Year Psychology Student.
4th Year Hypnotism Student.
4th Year Self Taught Music Student.
32 Years Qualified Automotive Technician
- 1 decade ago
Y/A is a good way to help others and to refresh certain specific knowledge. For example a Top contributor in Physics might be a retired school teacher looking to help others and keep his knowledge fresh.
- J...Lv 41 decade ago
Good question, I've thought of it before and although I don't have time to answer often, I think this is a great way to anonymously help out people in need. May be seen as a good deed for a stranger :)
