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by cinnamon on March 7th, 2007

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Does anyone else agree that if someone is nice enough to answer your question that you should be nice enough to give them points, wether or not you agree, isn't that what comments are for?

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  • by game guru on April 28th, 2007

    game guru

    I think thats right, if you like their answer

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  • by Account Closed on April 11th, 2009

    Account Closed

    I do unless I know the person is a troll or they are rude and don't answer my question.

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  • by Yeux on April 28th, 2007

    Yeux

    I always give points to the question and answers, but I've noticed most don't. Whenever I ask a question I usually always give maximum points, I think thats the least I can give for them taking the time to answer.

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  • by PrettyPirate on March 7th, 2007

    PrettyPirate

    If the answer is on topic, and helpful, then I always give points, even if the opinion is different to mine. I appreciate people taking the time to put thought behind answering my question, and so show my appreciation by giving them points, and, usually, a comment.

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  • by Friartuck on March 7th, 2007

    Friartuck

    Generally - some people don't answer questions to be nice though. And some answers are bad enough I reckon they earn a bit of a downgrade...

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  • by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 8th, 2007

    RosieGHM Jetpacker

    If you give different answers different ratings based on whether or not you are pleased with them, then you are placing yourself in the position of judging the value..of course you have the right to do that if it seems fair to you to do so...my comments usually will indicate how I feel about the answer..that affects nothing..but my point-giving will always be the same no matter what (except for those answers that are not responsive, that I don't understand even after asking for clarification, or that are vulgar/insulting..I just ignore those but I never downrate.) That is just how I do it..I like being impartial..it just feels better to me.:)

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  • by Emmagirl wants to leave and not leave... on April 28th, 2007

    Emmagirl wants to leave and not leave...

    When you sign up for answer bag you get with it ab ig fat bag of a never ending supply of points. And the people who gave you the bag are nice enough to let you do whatever you want with it ( upto a limit :) ) So if you feel like uprating all the answers you get - go ahead! Its free and you are probably making someone's day!

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  • by Carmella on April 28th, 2007

    Carmella

    Well you can give people how ever many points you choose to within your limit, it's entirely your choice.

    I don't give everyone my maximum amount of points because some answers are more useful and helpful than others. I use the sliding ratings system to put the ones I find most useful and helpful nearer the top and the less helpful ones nearer the bottom.

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  • by lizizhere on April 28th, 2007

    lizizhere

    I always do, but I've noticed most don't. Anytime I ask a question I usually always give max points I'm not selfish, I think thats the least I can give for them taking the time to answer.

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  • by Darryl61 on March 7th, 2007

    Darryl61

    No. If I ask a question, I will only give points for a correct, or helpful answer. I will not hand out points for a wrong answer just because somebody took the time to type it up.

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  • by Henderson on April 11th, 2009

    Henderson

    well, I do that and I also give points to good answers posted by people for questions not posted by me.

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  • by Yeux on September 8th, 2007

    Yeux

    I usually give everyone the maximum amount of points. I never down-rate, if the answer was rude, offensive or I disagreed with it, I ignore it. If the answer was VERY rude and offensive I report it. Then there are those few people who I give the max without even first reading their answers - those are the brilliant and logical ones ;-)
    Everyone gets a fair shot by me!!

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  • by FLYxNIGHT on March 7th, 2007

    FLYxNIGHT

    If the answer is correct to the question, whether I agree or not, I try to give points. Sometimes, after awhile, you lose track of your questions and this becomes difficult.

    I also try to rate questions I answer; I wish this was always an up-rate, but it isn't.

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  • by Brian on April 11th, 2009

    Brian

    Almost always. +4

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  • by Phillis - Zacks little sister on April 11th, 2009

    Phillis - Zacks little sister

    Absolutely!!! Even if they don't deserve it. It is important to be a good host at your own questions, just like in real life when you host a party.

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  • by .avallach on September 8th, 2007

    .avallach

    I often do that if the question is one where any answer is valid...but with some questions, some answers are better than others so I rate accordingly.

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  • by Norman_Outside the lines on September 8th, 2007

    Norman_Outside the lines

    I only use the sliding scale when I strongly disagree or feel the answer is offencive, I dont downrate the max amount.( f anything )

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  • by Brian I on September 8th, 2007

    Brian I

    I give all answers to my own questions maximum points, but I use the sliding scale when I'm giving points to answers to other people's questions.

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  • by -Ben 10- on April 28th, 2007

    -Ben 10-

    Yes right.I too follow the same.This makes baggers to come up with new ideas.

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  • by Owner of the GD Universe on April 28th, 2007

    Owner of the GD Universe

    I am happy to see people taking time in answering my questions.
    As much as possible, I give them the maximum points I could give. I rarely give anything lower unless the answer really begs for it.

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  • by lizizhere on April 28th, 2007

    lizizhere

    I always do, but I've noticed most don't. Anytime I ask a question I usually always give max points I'm not selfish, I think thats the least I can give for them taking the time to answer.

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  • by safyr_rain on March 7th, 2007

    safyr_rain

    Depends on the questions asked. If you are asking for opinions and the opinion they gave you is relevant and addresses the question then yes.

    If they give some random opinion that has nothing to do with the question, then no.

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  • by Anonymous on September 8th, 2007

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    I think you should continue.

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  • I wonder if I, at least, should give the maximum points that I can to everybody who answer my questions, if they are not offensive. Is this right?
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