Posted by Dr. Bob on July 3, 2010, at 2:25:00
In reply to I have an idea for Babble, posted by Deneb on July 2, 2010, at 15:03:50
> I was answering questions on Yahoo Answers and I thought of something. Over on Yahoo Answers people get points for answering questions, 2 points for answering a question and an extra 10 points if their answer gets chosen as the best answer by voters or the person [asking] the question.
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> It encourages participation and thoughtful answers and gives people a reward.
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> Do you think that might work for Babble too? Or would it make some people feel bad for not having very many points?
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> I don't know how feasible this is since people don't just post answers on Babble and since questions don't close here.I think it's an interesting idea, thanks. How might it work here, since, as you say, Babble is different than Yahoo Answers?
If people felt bad about not having many points, maybe others could help them with their answers, or not to feel so bad about it?
Bob
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