Mar. 27: Why, yes, I did just do this just so I could mock the people who actually care.

Why do Yahoo Answers points matter so much? Really, in the grand scheme of the universe, what's the point (thank you, that was a clever pun). You can't use them as currency. They don't do tricks. They are not a source of life. If anything, having a lot of points just proves you have too much spare time...

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Yahoo! Answers:

I know, they are useless, but you get to ask more questions. lol
(Can't criticize this one, because that's the only reason they matter to me.)

to level up...
(Hmmm... I used to know people who played Pokemon for that same reason. That's two strikes right there. One more and you might as well learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons.)

Because Y/A is a magical place.

The same with playing video games.
These things are just for entertainment.
And the more points you have, the more superior you feel
(Yeah, like that's any bett... Oh man, did you see that!?! I just hit every note in that Guitar Hero song! Boom, 500,000 points! And the crowd goes wild! *crowd noises made with breath* *crowd noises made with breath* I am so awesome...

Anyway, your answer was stupid.)

Because its a nice feeling not just with the points but others appreciate your answer and you able to help someone. From there on, you get inspired to search for an interesting question to answer.
(So the points matter because of the feeling you get that's totally independent of the points... I don't follow.)

Just because its fun. and you can ask/answer more questions and can waste more time/pass more time/piss more people off (what ever your choice/reason is for being here)

Here's an honest answer. It's kinda like the movie "you've got mail". I love it when my answer gets chosen as best and has some thumbs up as well. When I click on answers, I like it when it changes and tells me how I've done. Yeah, I know...I've got no life. Ok, so what...I'm enjoying what I do have.
(Good job. Way to embrace your pathetic life. I mean, who's on YA every day? Oh, wait a minute...)

cause their awsome and i only have spare time at nights

idk i think we should be abel to answer and ask more questions for no points!!

(And I think we should be Cain to answer and ask more questions for no points.)

They matter because you have to be better than all your friends who are also on Answers. When you start to notice them surpassing you, then you feel the need to kick it up a notch, and answer your butt off until you do better than them.

i just like being a Level 6 because I can answer unlimited questions :)
(So you answer a whole crapload of questions to acquire points because it enables you to answer infinitely more questions. I don't think the end justifies the means.)

Self-satisfaction that I can help some around.
having fun when I read joke and riddles section.
happy when i solve any problems
On the whole total mental satisfaction!!!!
(See the Administrative Rant at the bottom.)

They don't . you can't buy a thing with them, and you ll be suspended for a tiny reason anyway

Basically. It just means I don't have an aswering limit.
(You've got serious issues if you answer so much that it makes you stop.)

You farted! admit it!
(Never!)

I just like having a lot! ;)

I agree,but it is fun 2 earn points.

(Administrative Comment: For those who don't frequent Yahoo Answers, the whole thing is based on a points system. You lose 5 for asking a question and gain 2 for answering one. This question was inspired by another one I asked for which nearly everyone gave an answer similar to "2 pts" or "thanks for the 2 points". Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go give all of those answers a thumbs down (Ha! Take that!). Oh, but first...)

(Administrative Rant: I don't buy this whole business about getting an extraordinary amount of self satisfaction from answering questions. I'm on there a lot and a significant portion of the questions I encounter are crap like these:

OMG!!!!!!! My bf just broke up with me. I can't live w/o him! Help!!! (I'm 12) : (

I just swallowed a tack for 75 cents. If I can get a big enough magnet can I get it out without having to suffer in the end (if you know what I mean)?

Wher can I get some weed and not get cot?

And then half the answers oppose common sense. It's just not a good system. My point here is this: Kids, if you have a problem, give a few other resources a shot before you go to Yahoo Answers. Like your parents. Or a friend. Or Sean Connery.)