Question

i mean its just like getting points for free
ill trade. an answer for a dancing pikachu

Answer 1

Because Pokemaster made it like that.
Not really much of a reason. That is a way to get yourself to vote, or flag, as it raises you to higher points. It's mainly to help newer users.

Comments

oh, okay thanks

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You used to get points for some other things like voting. It's just a small encouragement to "do the right thing" and mark an answer as best when it is best.

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That's how I got to 40 points in the first place XD