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by 1111111

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What's the worst, who's the worst, where's the worst, why is it the worst, what can be done, what will be done, does anyone care?

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by tbragsda

Been through this before with Experts-exchange (the basis of this site). The points are fun, but worthless. Cheaters take some of the fun out, but why should I care. Its fun helping others, when I have time, and that?s it. Why concern ourselves with bicker over a point system that has no value.

by zlitocook

Answer it will you give me the points? Wait is that not the reason for answering questions? Or is it just because you might know how to help some one?

by james r linn

Originally there was an intention in Tech Republic to be able to exchange points for things - prizes etc.

That kind of fell by the wayside.

I earned 10,000 points then scrwed up my password and started again from zero.

If you are doing thisfor points - don't bother. If you are helping people to solve computer problems because its a good thing to do, then continue.

Ignore the cheaters - they love the attention and you are giving it to them.

James

by prefbid ii

Points are worthless after about 500. You need to keep 500 around so that you can occasionally ask a question. I suspect you can get the same quality answer when offering 100 points as when offering 1000.

by admin

Should we all start collecting and giving meaning to everything given away?

And here all the time I thought that people tried to KEEP what they value... silly me :)

by brian158

I had joined techrepublic not knowing about the points. I join to get information and to give information. We all need help sometimes. This is a great place to get the advice. And it is also a great place to give advice. Points should not be important because one day you might need some assitance and where will you go to? Me I know I will come here. I have gotten and gave some advice to other users. Thankyou to all who have been giving advice to other via this website. There is alot of people who also are greatful. So forget about the points and enjoy the information on the site.

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