Why do i get -5 points whenever i ask a question

Question

Why do i get -5 points whenever i ask a question

Answer 1

becaause it is charging you. That is why you got 100 points to start off. but like now I just gained 2 points.

Why do you think that even though the first 5 people answered your questions, you still got answers, because they are rewarded.

Now choose me as Best Answer and get your three point back. j/k ^_^

Answer 2

cause thats the rules

Answer 3

becuz that is how it is cuz  

Answer 4

because everyone does.

Answer 5

You lose five points when you ask a question, but if you choose a Best Answer you get 3 points back.  The following link explains the points, levels and scoring system for Yahoo! Answers:

http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/info/scoring...

Answer 6

Everyone does. When you ask you get - 5 and when you answer you get 2 points.

Answer 7

it cost 5 opints to ask a question, you gain 2 points whenever you answer one.

Answer 8

Cause your questions are retarded.. duh..

Answer 9

its the rules and you need something that will make getting points harder!!

Answer 10

I know, it sucks, but stick in there with me.

I think it is so you don't go crazy asking really stupid questions or something, like "What is the best color" or something. And also, you can only ask 5 a day.

Answer 11

everybody does and it is the rules happens to me too

Answer 12

Everyone loses 5 points if they ask a question and gains 2 points if they answer one.

This encourages people to answer more questions instead of just asking