Yahoo Answers

The past few months I've been intrigued by Yahoo Answers- a feature of the yahoo website that allows people all over the world to ask and answer questions all within the conveience of the internet. A spectrum of categories are offered, covering nearly every topic. Also, a point and level system is used to encourage and motivate participation.

Asking questions is great! Within the click of a button, anyone can respond with an answer. Depending on the question, the number of questions can differ. Usually, answers are received minutes within the posting of the question and can continue to come days later. Best answers chosen by the asker award the most helpful user with additional points.

Answering questions is the second half. Sometimes it's something simple, having to do with a goldfish, resturant, or sport. Other times the questions aren't so simple. The anonymous identity allows people to seek advice on more serious and serious topics, some of which deal with friends, family, and even suicide. All it takes is a quick five or two minutes to answer and ta-da! A difference, big or small, is made somewhere to someone across the world.