Admit it, some users are clearly getting points based on who they are, rather than on the quality of their questions. I mean some users are on top every single week! Meanwhile, this site is loaded with bright people. Agree or disagree?

It has to be. There is no other way to get 8,000 points in a week.

yeah, I must admit it. But really, I don't care!

Yes I think that is possibly true to some degree. But they have been round longer so they are more common to others I guess. I could probably name one or two that just stick to answering in their group. Everyone is here for their own reasons, it is up to no one, to judge that.

Points and popularity do not matter. As long as you are having fun, making friends, and possibly learning new things while you are here, then all is good. Besides, I've been here for more than 2.5 years and have seen several changes in popularity and the names on the top user list. Everybody has an opportunity to have their moment. ;)

True.

Well, yes, but, frankly, I could not care less. Their points score does not affect me. A lot of the high scorers get there via moderation which, while some people complain about it, I think serves a good purpose. Whether they do it for points or to clean up the site, good on them. I am way too lazy to do it and they makes the place a little easier to be around.

A lot of them spend hours and hours every day on AB. That, plus they tend to always be polite and courteous, and they ask truckloads of questions, and give truckloads of answers. I've been here since 2006, and I've seen LOTS of different people in the top 5. It's not always the same people. Maybe you haven't been looking at it for very long.

I'll agree that there are many intelligent ABers who answer more technical question who don't receive their due on AB. But if you check the top ten ABers by points each week, you will see that these people spend a lot of time on AB and ask and answer many questions each week. And the others receive many points for flagging each week. It's not always about who is popular.

muscialchef from what has been said here about me and others. i can only answer for myself. i will answer your question since it has been pointed out to me that jen or as others know me icy is mentioned outright. 1. sue me. i work from home. i am online during the day because i am chained to my desk and between clients not much else to do. 2. i have health issues that make my life limited in the offline world and on ab i have found friends, fun, laughter, and learning. (just for the record i would rather have the health to live my life more offline but for now i thank the good Lord above for answerbag) 3. if you check my answers, i have fun and help both as needed. i will not deny for the most part i am here for fun and laughs. 4. i have found those obsessed with points instead of fun and learning are maybe to serious but that is just an opinion. 5. i ask questions, answer questions, and i try to be nice to everyone. i flag wrong categories like crazy, it is silly not to put keyword in search and use it. here are my stats. Questions: 705 37612 99% Answers: 11171 66548 99% Comments: 27789 Moderation: 310 1465 94% 100% + ratings given if i am in the top for participating more than others and this makes you mad. i am sorry. i give lots and takes tons more back in smiles and laughter.