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by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2009
There is no telling but it's clear that if I wasn't here that they couldn't give me points and if I didn't participate they couldn't rate my answers or questions. So it's probably equal to both. And if I only wrote insulting things or random thoughts not having to do with anything, no one would give me points for valueless answers. We can only do our best and be generous ourselves and it all equals out. We reap what we sow.
by Blackberry. on November 3rd, 2009
Don't people give points foor helpful answers as well? So part is the kindness, and part is the person giving valuable answers and knowledge, and getting points in return for sharing that knowledge with someone else.
by Firebrand on November 3rd, 2009
However much I write if others do not rate it I would still be a Level 1.
by CT on November 3rd, 2009
I'd say its a 50/50 thing :D
((((Hugs))))
by iCringe 4 Love on November 3rd, 2009
Well, I am the one asking and answering questions...
by Bob on November 3rd, 2009
provocative question! i'd guess maybe 25% me and 75% others. ???
by PrairieWind on November 3rd, 2009
My friend SilentPurr started me of here and gave me my first social Pts.
Thank you and thank you all for your time,energy and caring.Proves humanity is still worth it,I think !
No Pts necessary.
by Barcaluv on November 3rd, 2009
My AB "success" is 10% inspiration and 90% donation. ; )
by philosopher on November 3rd, 2009
I think we all give each other points because we appreciate each others feelings and friendship. Which means it is a combination of us and our friends.
I like to give points for well thought out answers.
by pedal junky on November 3rd, 2009
80% donations 18% me with 2% unsure
by buttkisses on November 3rd, 2009
Good question, at first I was going to say it's a 50/50 thing but I don't know for sure.
I mean I can tell when some one has actually read my answer or my question because there is a response or a comment and then points appear, but sometimes there are just points.
I have had questions that were never answered get points!! and I wonder if some one is just pointing questions or answers because some answers or questions are just absurd and yet they get all kinds of points.
So I wonder how much of it is due to random point giving, or points awarded because they actually read my answer.
Very good question and point.
by Don Quixote el Manchego on November 3rd, 2009
hopefully not much. i generally loathe kindness as a trait and when i increase another member's points, it's not out of the kindness of my heart. if i'm giving points, it's because i think that someone has added something relevant to the collective knowledge of the internet and, indirectly, to all people.
i would hope, in turn, that all points that i receive would be because my contribution was relevant not because the person that rated me was being kind.
by MicrocosmicOrbit on November 3rd, 2009
There is truth in what your saying. Some questions have absolute answers others could be considered opinion or preferance. If you have a goal of getting points be careful of an unpopular opinion you may have.
by -Icy- on November 3rd, 2009
i give and i receive, seems fair in the end. i help them and reward for good answers and questions and i seem to get back for my answers and questions.
for me the friendship and socializing are my main rewards the points are really gooey chocolate icing on the perfect fudge brownie. oh man if only ... i made myself crave chocolate lol !
+5
by Occams Electric Razor on November 3rd, 2009
I guess it's a 50/50 thing..I mean yeah people give me points but I have to write questions and answer them for me to have something for people to give points to in the first place...
by Pumpkin Etoile on November 4th, 2009
It is all do to the kindness of strangers. (Or not if you get DRed.)
by Jessica on November 4th, 2009
True and some people ask like 20 questions per day..that helps.
by Big Dan on November 3rd, 2009
I bless them with brilliant questions so clicking a + button is really the least they could do in return.
by Ubiquitous Name on November 3rd, 2009
I do greatly appreciate it. I've leveled up rather quickly thanks to the benevolence of complete strangers, it's almost heart warming. Hah.
by Jack wears love COAT on November 3rd, 2009
I think both share a equal part in that. Its give and get. We help people with their questions. We get helped for our questions. And points are compliments that we share for the great service and friendship we share.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 3rd, 2009
I would only guess 50% of where I am. If I didn't reply with helpful answers or didn't ask questions that people thought were good, then I would have only my moderation points.
by phantom -x- on November 3rd, 2009
I just gave everyone that answered this points =]
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY? Who knock me down level?
by Mister_Bromide on April 20th, 2011
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How does answerbag.com determine your achievement level?
by gdamon23 on April 28th, 2011
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What next highest rank on AB are you currently trying to achieve?
by Freedom00 on May 3rd, 2011
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Who's ever been on the leaderboard? Im rank 7!!
by SarahFun09 on June 14th, 2011
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Yay I'm a Wiz!!! Anyone else a Wiz? :)
by LibbyBeth on June 21st, 2011
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You're reading You do realize that all of your "leveling up" on Answerbag is due to other AB members giving you points? So how much of your success is due to you and how much is due to the kindness of strangers?
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by -Icy- on November 3rd, 2009
Deep. Did you make up that reaping and sowing thing just now?;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on November 3rd, 2009
And seeding and planting. Now on to getting rid of all those weeds ;-)
by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2009
Perfect timing Madame CL. Get a load of the comment thread under my answer and judgebill's;)
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1788687
by gtravels loves her life penguin on November 3rd, 2009
Thanks mister.
by gtravels loves her life penguin on November 3rd, 2009
Wow, that was rude :-(
Glad I could take care of that.
by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2009
You could at least call me miss :-)
by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2009
Okay mister.
by gtravels loves her life penguin on November 3rd, 2009
Thank you for your answer Galeanda and Happy Wednesday to you. If no one responded we'd all be at level 1 forever! :)
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 4th, 2009