Statements (172)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:website
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
Accessible to all users
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired by Yahoo in 2005
Yahoo acquired in 2005 |
| gptkbp:acquisition_year |
gptkb:1997
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| gptkbp:analytics |
User data analytics
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| gptkbp:api |
No public API
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| gptkbp:archive_availability |
Archived content available
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| gptkbp:archives |
Archived content after shutdown
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| gptkbp:categories |
Various topics
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| gptkbp:category |
Online forum
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
gptkb:2021
May 4, 2021 |
| gptkbp:closure_type |
Technological advancements
Increased competition Legal challenges Privacy concerns Market changes User dissatisfaction Decline in usage Resource allocation issues Regulatory pressures Strategic business decisions Financial sustainability issues Shift to other platforms Content quality concerns Changes in user behavior Changing internet landscape Emergence of specialized forums End of an era in Q& A Focus on core services Increased misinformation Monetization challenges Need for updated technology Shift to social media User engagement decline |
| gptkbp:community_events |
Online community events
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| gptkbp:compatibility |
Available on mobile devices
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| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Ask.com
gptkb:Quora gptkb:Reddit gptkb:Roman_Empire Reddit Q& A |
| gptkbp:content |
User moderation
Community moderation Reporting system Guidelines for posting |
| gptkbp:content_type |
gptkb:Images
Videos Links Questions and answers Text-based answers |
| gptkbp:cultural_diversity |
Wide range of topics
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Memes and internet culture
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| gptkbp:data_privacy |
Data retention policies
User data policies User privacy policies Content ownership rights User anonymity options |
| gptkbp:data_type |
Crowdsourced information
Text-based answers Images in answers Images in questions Links in answers Links in questions Text-based questions |
| gptkbp:demographics |
Global audience
Diverse age groups Varied age groups Diverse user demographics |
| gptkbp:design |
User-friendly interface
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| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:2021
May 4, 2021 |
| gptkbp:education |
Educational resources for users
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| gptkbp:exported_to |
Questions and answers downloadable
User contributions downloadable User data export available Data export option for users |
| gptkbp:features |
Community-driven
Community-driven questions and answers Community-driven Q& A |
| gptkbp:feedback_mechanism |
gptkb:User_feedback_system
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| gptkbp:format |
Questions and answers
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| gptkbp:has_symbol |
User reputation system
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Yahoo Answers
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Voting system
Answering questions Asking questions Commenting system Best answer selection Voting on answers Users could answer questions Users could ask questions Users could comment on answers Users could earn points Users could select best answers Users could vote on answers Commenting on questions |
| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced online Q& A platforms
Influenced other Q& A platforms |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2005
March 2005 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_phenomenon
Community engagement model Influenced future Q& A sites Source of internet memes Pioneered user-generated Q& A Created a community of knowledge sharing Facilitated peer-to-peer learning Influenced social media Q& A features Pioneered online Q& A format Set standards for user-generated content Legacy of Q& A websites Pioneered Q& A format online |
| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
Targeted advertising
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| gptkbp:mobile_app |
No mobile app
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Acquisition by Verizon
Transition to Yahoo Q& A Launch of Yahoo Answers in 2005 Shutdown announcement in 2021 |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Voting system
Mobile access Search functionality User profiles Best answer selection Categories for questions Anonymous posting option Archived questions Points and levels system Voting on answers User reputation system |
| gptkbp:notable_users |
Various internet personalities
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Yahoo_Inc.
gptkb:Yahoo User-generated content ownership |
| gptkbp:parent_organization |
gptkb:Yahoo
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Various media partnerships
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| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
High site traffic during peak years
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| gptkbp:prize_pool |
Points system
Leaderboards Badges Leveling system Incentives for active users |
| gptkbp:product_quality |
Variable content quality
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| gptkbp:provides_guidance_on |
Content policies
Copyright policies User conduct rules Respect other users No harassment No spam Spam prevention Follow community standards No inappropriate content |
| gptkbp:provides_support_for |
Help and support resources
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| gptkbp:rating |
Best answer selection
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
Yahoo Q& A
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| gptkbp:result |
Searchable database
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| gptkbp:revenue |
gptkb:advertising
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| gptkbp:site_maintenance |
Regular site maintenance
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| gptkbp:social_media |
Share answers on social media
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| gptkbp:student_enrollment |
Challenges in user retention
Data retention after closure |
| gptkbp:successor |
Yahoo Q& A
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| gptkbp:type |
User-generated content
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| gptkbp:user_base |
Millions of users
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| gptkbp:user_engagement |
High user engagement
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| gptkbp:user_feedback |
User feedback collection
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| gptkbp:website |
answers.yahoo.com
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Yahoo!
gptkb:Yahoo |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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