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by BigDaddyBS on May 26th, 2008
They are there to show displeasure in an answer or question, though they are not used that much for that, anymore. They are SUPPOSED to mean that the question is not a good one, or the answer is "not helpful".
They count againt that question or answer, but not against the total points you received. Look at your question and answer percentages. They DO effect them, too.
And, they affect the DRer's "+ ratings given" percentage". The more negatives someone gives out, the lower that rating. (I believe 0% means the account is either locked out... temporarily or permanently, I don't know.)
Many of the higher-levels don't give negatives any more, or are VERY selective on which ones they do. Most will just flag offensive or nonsense questions or answers (why DR?) They've gotten hit with them from trolls, people who think it will knock them down some levels, jerks and idiots, and KNOW how it feels. Don't let ANYONE tell you it doesn't bother them, because it bothers EVERYONE. It's just how you deal with it that matters.
Have you ever had an AB "Great Answer" to any of your answers? I haven't that I know of. What's the criteria?
by SELENIUM_TEST_83335 on October 8th, 2010
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How can i get my AB rating up?
by S Is For Lisp on April 13th, 2011
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Does one's display name cause your opinion of them to differ? Does it change your view of the validity of their answer?
by Quaere Verum on November 10th, 2010
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Do you pick an "asker's pick" answer for every question you ask?
by Self Consuming Cannibal on February 24th, 2011
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Do you think it would be smart if AB addded a "thumb down" button along with the "thumb up"?
by hell0there on March 11th, 2011
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You're reading Whats the point of negative rating on here if they dont do anything? (At least I dont think they do...do they? huh)
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oh thanks! at first I thought they like lowered your level or something^_^
by wolfsquestions99 on May 26th, 2008
No problem - Most everyone did! ;-)
by BigDaddyBS on January 5th, 2009