What are the points for and why do you lose them when you ask a question?

Let’s learn what are the points for and why do you lose them when you ask a question. The most accurate or helpful solution is served by Yahoo! Answers.

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If u ask a question on yahoo why do you lose points?

every time i ask a question and i post it why do i lose points? and why are points for and im in LEVEL 1 what are the levels for to??????please tell me!!!!! :(

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Because you are taking (advice or information) instead of giving it. Anyway, you get the points back...

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Why do I lose points on Yahoo Answers when I ask a question?

I lose 5 points when I ask a question. Why?

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It's just the set up you get 3 back when you choose best answer.Answer a couple more questions, 2 points...

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Why do we lose points when we ask a question?

i just signed up yesterday, and i want to know why we lose points for asking a question

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it's all a conspiracy by the Man!!!!!! (Man, 3 thumbs down, looks like my sarcasm's not working!!)

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Why do you lose points when you ask a question on this site?

Shouldn't you gain points? It's a silly concept if you ask me.

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The point system is to encourage users to answer questions instead of just posting questions. Without...

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Why should you lose 5 yahoo points when you ask a question ?

damn,that just cost me 5 points.d'oh!!!!!!

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tough luck mate... it's in the rules of the game... guess the best way to deal with this is not to ask...

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Why do we lose 5 points when we ask a question??

Is this site just about answering??? i mean shouldn't we be encouraged to ask questions?

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I think its more for those who just ask questions only. This way all are encouraged to answer and "...

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Why do you lose 5 points when you ask a question?

This really isn't fair. Why should you be punished for asking somehting?

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This site acts like a bank account. You answer (+2 points) or vote (+1) to earn points for your account...

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When you ask a question you lose points?

Well Why? if no one ask a question, their wouldnt be no Answers !!! This dont make since here you should get points right?

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I think it is to encourage people to participate by not just asking questions, but also by answering...

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Some aren't interested in the points, just the entertainment. Some are stupid people and to them them...

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Why do I lose five points every time I ask a question on this site?

Losing points for asking questions is stupid. I realize that the site is called Yahoo Answers, but if nobody asked questions there wouldn't be anything to answer. I think you should be rewarded for generating conversation by asking questions, especially...

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Well, you play, you pay, but you get three points back when YOU select best answer

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