Don't understand the point system in this Q & A thing can some one explain?

Question

Don't understand the point system in this Q & A thing can some one explain?

Answer 1

Well, asking the right section would be a good starting point...

Answer 2

You can click on My Profile (yours) and then click on the actual number of points you have for an explanation.

Somebody has to keep Joe in line.....

Answer 3

The points mean nothing. You get nothing for them. However the way some people around here act, you would think you could trade them in for prizes or rewards.