Do yo think the whole YA points system is pointless, or is there a point to all these points?
539422
I think it's pointless once you get to level five. Once you're there, it's unlimited answering.
1110471
Yea! People are funny.What was your question?lol I really would like those points,I work hard to get a few point's,cause I aint to smart,can I have them?
691318
good for you.  I just got up to level 3 by answering a lot of questions and voting for best answers.  by the way, you could vote best answer on any question and you get 1point.  i wish they give more than just 1 point.
637596
hehehe's right. \n\nthe more points we get, the higher our levels get. with higher levels, we are able to do more things. go to your profile/My Q&A, and under your points you'll see "tell me more". click that. a page will appear which explains about the point system.\n\nmotivation is another reason.
432081
What's the point of giving pointless answers?
1124909
Well...that is someting because I asked a serious question yesterday and I only got one answer.....I guess for some reason people think that getting points is such a reward rather than answering a question to help someone else....since points mean ALOT......I'll take 10!!!!  Thank You!!   :)))
453360
As of now you get ranked in the leaderboard and once you reach the Level 7 your name kinda gets featured in the masthead. Well there is no Freebies for what you earn. But maybe we can expect something once this is formally launched. Because as you can see, Y!A is still in BETA.\n\n.:Fishie:.
300984
such a typical question! why waste points on that?
589312
So what your saying is that questions on here don't mean anything and its all about how to get meaningless points? I looked at your Best Answers and they are all good ones. Thats what really counts.
81759
I have asked myself the same question.  \n\nI suspect that many of the people here are:\n\n1.  very young\n2.  have multiple accounts and are playing games for points accumulation.\n3.  Are looking for someone else to give them their homework answers (which would fit in to your lazy theory)\n\n\nPerhaps I'm wrong, but so many of the answers I've seen are shockingly sophomoric.  So much so that they could only have come from children.   Now, this could be a helpful tool for kids to seek input from others, but there really should be a mechanism in place to prevent some of the absurdity that is present.  \n\nFor example:  (Hey Yahoo, are ya' listening?)  If someone submits a post that is just ridiculous, the other members should be able to penalize the person who posted.  \n\nAnd, since so many of the answers to ridiculous items specifically make reference to thanking the poster for the two points, it would seem that the points matter.  So, I suggest that stupid posting just for the points be an offense that is punishable by a significant reduction in points, say 50 points!!!\n\nJust a thought!\n\nSorry Punchline.  Didn't mean to step on your toes here.  I do think that the laziness to which you refer and the game-playing that I referenced are linked.
349283
i don't see how the point value would make a difference in the question caliber. it's not like anyone loses actual money in the process and it is amazingly easy to amass points here. i spend relatively little time answering questions, yet i am making progress on my points anyway. \nhow about we have an IQ requirement instead? if there were an IQ minimum to answer questions perhaps then the quality might improve.\nplease note i said MIGHT. i understand there are some pretty idiotic geniuses out there.
25089
If the site attracts enough users I expect the points system to be radically changed, possibly rewarding only "Best Answers" and "Thumbs Up" ratings.  That would be the way to encourage and reward positive participation and quality.  As it stands now, they are on a mission of getting people here and keeping them for a while, so basically any and all participation is rewarded.
554838
I asked a question similiar to this last week.  Basically, if you ask a question and someone responds with "2 points" and nothing else, it means that they are just answering to get two points to add to their score.  It apparently falls under the hideous infraction of "gaming for points", which means that you can report their snarky @sses if you so desire!  Muhahahahha
257368
Nothing really, its just for fun, fun to see how many points you get, but you don't get a trophy or reward for it, just have fun ...
1144809
Yes, there a few gems stashed in amongst the rubbish on this forum.  It takes researching the profiles of people who give intelligent answers.  People who give good answers usually ask great questions.  Sometimes we have to put up with a lot of irritating nonsense to get through to the good stuff.  I suggest keep a list of people who ask good questions/give good answers and go to their profiles to answer theirs.  Who cares about points.  Let the others wear each other out.
521547
Want to ask so many more, but the points system is set against that.\n\nWhole thing needs a re-think if you ask me.\n\nAnd that will cost you 5 points.
438378
Um, isn't that what the point system is for? If you answer well, you'll get points for it. If not, then your lack of point accumulation will give you a clear indication.