What are the stars next to peoples names on here for?

Question

What are the stars next to peoples names on here for?

Answer 1

As above  

Yes, I gave you a star.

Well done!

Answer 2

They are sheriffs

Answer 3

people give them if they thimk the questin is interesting. I gave u one too. :)

Answer 4

its for an interesting question,if its yellow someone thinks its a good Q.

Answer 5

I don't know but I just clicked on the star next to your question and it changed from a 2 to a 3 so yeah me :D

Answer 6

They serve multiple functions.

1. It's the Yahoo members way of informing the poster, their question was interesting.

2. It's further noted to all your contacts (if you have any) so they too can look at this question. If they find it of interest.

3. It's also used as a form of competition among friends. My question netted more stars than yours. That type of thing.