Is This Whats Meant To Happen ?

Question

For some reason whenever i ask a question i seem to be losing points on my account, is that meant to be happening or is it just wrong. I also lose points on my profile when i answer questions too. So is this right or is there just something up with my account ???

Answer 1

Yes, you lose 5 points when you ask a question, although you get 3 points back if you choose a best answer and all 5 points back if no best answer is selected by voters.

By answering a question you should gain 2 points, not lose them.

The general rule is that you lose points for asking questions and gain points for answering them (or choosing answers). There's a reason it's called Yahoo! Answers and not Yahoo! Questions...