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Trust points say if the contributor is actually giving you a correct answer, or just writing something. The more trust points a person has, the better their contributions are. So not neccesarily.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe trust point system here at WikiAnswers isn't perfect; people are often engaged in discussions about how it can be improved. But it is a very general way that you can tell how experienced a person is in writing and editing WA material, and a way that you can be relatively comfortable that material you get is at least a serious attempt at an accurate and well written answer. We can't guarantee accuracy. Contributors are unpaid volunteers from all around the world. There is only a small paid staff that maintain the site's hardware and software. Even answers from individuals with high trust point counts should be considered as part of your research material, and not definitive. Remember that after most material is written, it can be edited by anyone in the world.
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Do trust points help you get you hired to work for WikiAnswers?
Trust points do not entirely help you get hired to work for WikiAnswers, since actually getting paid to work for WikiAnswers is different from the amount of trust points you received online.
Why are your trust points not added to your total points on WikiAnswers?
Your total WikiAnswers contribution points are calculated as the sum of all of the contribution points you have earned. These include first answers, edits, organizational actions, questions asked, and community contributions. All of these points come under the heading of "Contributions" in your WikiAnswers profile. Trust points are slightly different. Contributors do not directly earn these points through their contributions; they are awarded trust points by other WikiAnswers users. Therefore, trust points are not counted as contributions, and do not add to the contribution points total in a WikiAnswers profile.
What is the maximum amount of trust points you can earn on WikiAnswers?
There is no limit as to how many trust points a person can earn on WikiAnswers. Currently, the highest number of trust points held by a person on this site is well over 8,000.
Who has reached 500 trust points on WikiAnswers?
Many have.
Has the WikiAnswers system of Trust Points changed?
Currently, the WikiAnswers system of trust points hasn't changed - you can only add trust points, and you can only recommend from a question the user has answered by going to the contributors tab and clicking "recommend".
Are you able to hide your trust points from other users on Wikianswers?
No, you are not able to hide your trust points from other users.
Do trust points count as contributions on WikiAnswers?
No, neither giving nor receiving trust points count as contributions.
What is the maximum amount of trust points on WikiAnswers?
There is no maximum amount of trust points one can have on WikiAnswers. At present, the highest amount so far is well over 8,000.(For a list of users with the most trust points, see the Related question)
Is there a badge for 50 trust points?
Currently, there is no badge for accumulating 50 trust points on WikiAnswers. The badges are awarded for the following: 500, 1,000, 2000, and 3000 trust points.
Which users on WikiAnswers have earned more than 3000 trust points?
3,000+ Trust Points on WikiAnswersThe following 23 WikiAnswers contributors have all earned more than 3,000 trust points (figures correct as of July 18, 2012):8,981 trust points - User:Marcy5,653 trust points - User:USCitizen5,643 trust points - User:RoyR5,189 trust points - User:Macky5,011 trust points - User:Clay5,009 trust points - User:Aggie804,893 trust points - User:Ranger224,893 trust points - User:Dlmick4,646 trust points - User:Joncey4,622 trust points - User:Crystal4,474 trust points - User:Keats4,181 trust points - User:Chris3,978 trust points - User:Ksmail3,880 trust points - User:Neila2223,781 trust points - User:Viper1usmc3,730 trust points - User:Quirkyquantummechanic3,560 trust points - User:Redbeard3,428 trust points - User:Grevillea3,315 trust points - User:HisPowr4U3,147 trust points - User:Deb3,136 trust points - User:Jadeacres3,103 trust points - User:elosery3,065 trust points - User:DelltechieNOTE: THERE IS CURRENTLY A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUST POINTS BEING GIVEN. THIS ANSWER WILL BE UPDATED ONCE IT'S FIXED.~ Top 100 All-time Contributors ~Click on the Related Link, further down this page,to see the list of the Top 100.
Why does WikiAnswer have trust points?
WikiAnswers uses trust points to distinguish trustworthy, good contributors from others. Answers from contributors with lots of trust points are often well-written and helpful.
Are the answers on this website legit?
Yes, most of the answers on WikiAnswers are legitimate answers. You can tell if they are legit answers by the user's trust points. ID's do not have trust points, and you are taking a chance at taking their answer as legit since they do not have trust points. Most of the answers on WikiAnswers are in fact legitimate answers.
