Why do some people give points to a question but not answer it? The purpose of asking the question is to get an answer, not points. This purpose is thereby lost.
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It is very likely that a user cannot think of an answer to the question, but still thinks it deserves points anyway.
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Some may not have an answer to it but may think it is a good question and they are glad you asked it.
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Maybe they think that it's a good question, but are unsure as to how to answer it. At least that is what I do.
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I give points without answering because; 1. The answer I would have given is already there 2. The question is a good question since I don't want to post another answer, I contribute with points. :)
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I may not have an answer to the question, or it may be an interesting factual question that was already answered correctly. I may still give it points because I feel it is a good question and because I'm interested in the answers that others have given it. The purpose is not lost because our questions are not asked merely to get several answers, but to help educate ourselves and others with the answers that are given.
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Some folks just do that when they don't really have an answer they'd like to post and still think it's a great question. Others just prefer to remain anonymous and award points as a nice gesture. Either way, it's all good.
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Really knowing how ask a question which elicits the answer that you are looking for is not easy. So a 'good' question always gets a reward from me, whether I answer it or not. The purpose of questioning need not necessarily be to get an answer. I wondered about his thing before and asked whether a question could be didactic. A response/comment from another AB user follows: gmeades Jun, 14 2008 at 12:51 AM There is a manner of teaching which evokes thinking on the part of the student which primarily uses questions. Generally, instruction is explanatory and expository, although the use of questions to evoke thinking can lead to a far more enjoyable and effective learning experience for those involved. I sometimes wish there was a way to give points for good comments too as sometimes I find the answer I am looking for in a comment and not in the actual answers.
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When I do it, it's because I think it's a good question, but I just don't know the answer to it.
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When you ask a question you open yourself up to potential criticism. Same thing with answering a question. So I would say the person is acknowledging that the question is worthwhile but doesn't want to make him/herself a potential target for those who might disagree with the answer. In addition, some people are not very good at expressing themselves and therefore don't want to have the Spelling Police or Syntax Police or whomever attack them. There is safety in anonymity after all and some people feel more comfortable remaining there. Happy Friday! :)
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They think its a good question and dont know the answer. Or maybe their answer is already posted. You could also ask, Why do people take the time to answer a question, But not take the time to rate it.
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I entirely agree on all the unanswered questions . Not so much the others maybe somebody has already put the answer you would have given. Some people say they rate unanswered questions because it is a good question. If they cannot understand the question or answer it. HOW do they know it is a good question? I think they are just used to counteract negative percentage ratings but then that is my suspicious mind.
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I'll give points to a question, if I think it is a good question, even if I don't know how to answer it.
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Someone else took their answer and they know theirs would be an "after" thought. They don't know but thought the Q was interesting. So what's the point? Did I loose the purpose?
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The only way I do that is if I like the question but have no answer for it.
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