What do you think about an ABer who has asked 327 questions, received 93% positive feedback, is at level 26, and has never once pointed any of the answers they've recieved? Does it bother you?
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Phillis - Zacks little sister
ANSWERS: 34
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Yes. I stay away from "point misers". AB users certainly aren't forced to point most or all answers they might receive if they don't want to, but to not award ANY points seems selfish and goes against the spirit of the site, just my opinion.
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Is there someone in particular?
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yes it does, if i point people for answering my questions i expect a return. i might not should but hey if you want some you gotta give some. i quit giving after awhile. i also point any questions i answer as a way of saying great question gold star. +5
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Well all I can say is they are selfish..no one has to give points..but thats just damn mean..Saying that Phillis I have noticed that happening with quite a few ABers lately..I find it rather rude myself.. :D
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So all this person does is ask questions and never answers any one elses questions? Is this person trying to sway public opinion here? Do they have an agenda when asking questions?
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Rather ungrateful, I'd say.
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I'm not sure how long it took me or what level I was at but when I first started I didn't give points because I didn't really know that is how it worked. So later on I went back to my first questions and gave points. HOWEVER you would think within 300 plus questions the asker would have figured out how AB works....Then again, do we answer questions for points or do we answer questions to give answers to questions? I think at times we lose sight of what this website is supposed to provide.
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It doesn't bother me, but it does make me a bit curious to know what their thinking is.
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I don't give points either. I see it as a popularity contest. Someone will ask "do you think I am pregnant" or "quick turn to pager 800 and tell me.." Though I have been considering if I should give points though. I must admit I have been tempted. I have felt obligated to give points for my "Questions". If I do decide to give points it will be only for those that respond to my question since I feel I may be morally obligated, in a sense. Not sure yet. I hope no one feels bad for that. I just feel points are a way of expressing how we feel about the individual rather than the actual comment. "Points anyway" or "thanks +5" for nothing other than a five word response. So it doesn't bother me that some do not give points. I much rather have dialogue.
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If I notice my answers are never commented on or never pointed even if it is a good correct factual answer, I will try to avoid using up any energy or time answering any more in the same way I will avoid anyone who is rude or obnoxious,
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I think it is just darn inconsiderate if someone is doing that. Obviously doesn't get AB but I have 2 questions Phillis. First what is a "bot" and second how do you know they didn't give any points. If they asked questions, members must have responded and given points to answers other members posted. In that case how would you know if the points came from others reading the post or if it came from the one asking the question?
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thats stupid. it does bother me. i mean, its like if a friend took you out for a really expensive resturaunt, and you didnt say thanks. i would really like to know who this dude is.
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Immensely. Makes me laugh that I got [albeit incredibly temporarily] PB'ed because I left too many comments, too fast. What was I doing? Acknowledging every answer I received, despite a 2 month hiatus from Answerbag. I take being a conscientious AB'er very seriously, and I don't much care for the irony that crappy users are able to stay on with zero consequences. Ah well. I'm not in it for the points. I'd rather just remember to keep quality company that appreciates my input as much as I appreciate theirs.
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I reckon it's well out of order, and more than a tad idle and presumptuous on their behalf.
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I know of quite a few ABers who have asked even more questions than the person you speak of and have never commented or gave points to any of my answers. It has gotten to the point where I will not answer their questions if I come across one. I'd rather answer questions from AB friends. Seems like a waste of time to put any effort into answering questions submitted by those people especially when at least 35% of my 37,700 answers received 0 points.
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Nah, whatever will be - will be, and besides, I have some really kick-ass AB friends that are both grateful and generous with points and personality...no skin off of my nose with this user :P
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Well, my goodness. I know someone who's a MUCH higher level, has asked THOUSANDS of questions, and very rarely gives points. It's getting better, now, but... They also rarely answer, or comment. But, at times, they DO ask intriguing questions. Since the purpose of this site is to create a DB of questions and answers to draw people here, they are providing a service to AB. Remember that THEY are not the only people who rate answers.
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I would just like to point out softly but also very louldly folks..That we all remember we get the points for free. We own them but we dont own them. AB owns them and we can not take them with us as we leave for the day or night. A little kindness and a show of points really can make someones day sometimes. What the Heck people? You might never know that that little point that you are hoarding like its your own might just be the only kindness that a person has had all day. AB should be a fun and rewarding place to be...away from all the harshness of the outside sometimes cruel world. Answerbag doesnt have to be like the cruel world. Lets make a point to try to show kindness and give freely all these wonderful AB points away.
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One hell of a guy. Could only be a guy, tell me pleeeeze!
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1) A little. But it would bother me much more if they were not leaving comments on those answers either. It would make it look like they were not interested at all in the answers that they get. 2) If such an user were asking a question like "I don't understand why people are not answering my questions, what do you think?" I would suggest to them that almost everyone here is happy about getting points as a feedback, even if they don't bother much about their total point amount. If that user never gives points, some people could hesitate to answer that user's questions. 3) Anyway, if they ask interesting questions, I would still answer them. 4) By the way, it must have been a lot of work to check this... ;-)
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More like clueless and dull. I think the points is the fun part of this method.
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A little.
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i know a user that does that. he asks questions & does nothing else. he doesn't answer, doesn't comment, doesn't give out points.
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Most likely they are oblivious. I did not understand the whole idea of points until later on.
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Yes. Longer answer to a similar question here: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7974295
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maybe. but as long as they're answering questions, they can't be THAT bad, i mean at least they're helping with THOSE questions.
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+6 for you my friend :-)
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~~edit: this is another AB merge job. The question I answered was about people with 0% ratings given. Most of the people I see with 0% ratings given also have not commented on anything. If you do not validate your account you cannot rate or comment. There are a number of users who have not, for whatever reason, validated their accounts. I know that the validation email can get lost in the mail and require request to have it resent and, in a few cases, they never get it no matter how often they try. The only option they have in the last case is to go on not being able to comment or rate, or to open a new account. Before I call someone a points miser I check to see if they have commented on anything.
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I think it is rather odd, but to each their own. I stopped answering them.
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Been asked a number of times, most recent similar question - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7977034 (my answer there)
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It would seem so. Most likely a person who just doesn't care, a "User". A person who 'takes' and doesn't give back, because they don't "have to". Greedy may be too strong. Selfish, or unthoughtful, may be a better description
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Yes I do. There are circumstances like Aris talked about but I know several people that ask thousands of questions and never point or comment EXCEPT to their own little clique of friends. I also think that is very rude. It's not about the points but it is really rude for someone to answer your question and them ignore it. It's telling the answerer I don't appreciate you answering my question. Again it's not about points it's about etiquette. Why ask questions if you don't plan to ever recognize those who answer or comment to them. It takes all of it to make answerbag what it is. I have quit answering several people's questions because of this very thing and when they answer mine I don't point back either.
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Even though its not about just getting points for the seasoned people on here, I do find it odd when someone is like that. Giving points and commenting/answering various questions is getting involved in the community. I look at giving points as an equivalent of smiling or nodding online to someone -- because it shows that you acknowledge them and appreciate them answering your questions.
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You mean the "plus" rating is 0%? That is a troll or sockpuppet and not a real AB user. It's a front/facade/farce/phony. Someone set up to knock down others. :(
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