Would you ?

Yes, I would answer a question for 1 point, If it's the right question. So, where's my point?

Given the right circumstances, the satisfaction of helping would have me answer for nothing, and I'm not alone in this. Witness the discussion center- many of the Topics are better described as help questions, and are nearly as likely to get a relevant answer there as here. I percieve the attitude on this site mostly to be "were all in this together", and that a seriously posed question will most likely get some kind of an answer.

Of course I would.
It's not like we can do anything with the points anyway.

Yes I would. We here to help people. If I have an answer or a question, I really don't care about the points. Knowledge is better than points.

Sure! The point total has nothing to do with whether I answer a question or not. I enjoy helping others and always smile when I get a "thank-you" or compliment on my response.

To be honest, I think the number of "accepted answers" is far more significant than the points...because the number of points don't directly relate to the difficulty of the question on many occasions...and you can garner points in other ways.

Basically the invisible "self-satisfaction" points I get from answering mean far more to me than any number of tech-points.

Points don't matter, we are here to help each other if possible and hopefully learn something useful.

This question came up a couple of months ago, and the answer is still the same.

The points are like a diploma on the wall: nice to look at; able to impress some people; but they really don't mean much when it comes to the "real world."

This site is good for sharing what you know AND to learn new things. I have picked up countless skills from answering questions here and from reading the posts of others. Have I gotten points from my answers? Yes. Do I do this for the points? No.
Personally, I am fairly obsessed with this site. I have to check it every day to see the new questions people post, just to see if I can supply the right answer. When I go on vacation for a few days, I miss looking at this site. Techrepublic withdrawls, I guess!

'Cause this is fun, if you ask me. I love this stuff! And anwering a question for 1 point or 10000 points, the level of fun is the same.

I generally look at the questions that interest me, and provide answers to those where I feel I can help with.

If the question is poorly written,
Asks for a lot of detail,
Or, requires research,

I may look at the points first.

But as a general rule, the points don't matter.

That said, a question with a high point value gets more attention, and may prompt the peers to research the question before posting their answers.

So, low point values won't prevent answers, but may reduce the quantity and quality of the answers.

Chas

Sure I would if I had an answer...it's like "Who's Line is It Anyway"...the points don't matter. They're just a way to hold it all together;.

yes

Point value changed by question poster.

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