Would you give an answer to a question knowing that you would be down rated severely?
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tigueron
ANSWERS: 49
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I have before! And they always rate you down if you disagree with the other people that answered the question.
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Yes I have done. If it's my honest opinion I'll put it. You'd be surprised though, you don't always get rated down when you think you would.
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Yes. I like to speak my mind, no matter how controversial the topic is. The only time I would not answer in that kind of situation would be if what I said could be construed as abusive and instigating.
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Yes I do it all the time.
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Yes this is often the case if you state a 'controversial' opinion on a sensitive issue such as religion. I am a believer in free speech and couldn't care less if someone rates me down simply because they dislike my point of view. I would, however, probably not answer a question if I thought the asker would not get anything out of it.
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Yes. I have done so a few times. I have been rated down every time... except once. Once my answer was not rated atall.
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I have a dozen times!
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Yes. I give most of my answers knowing that I'm going to be downrated almost instantly and that it will continue almost indefinitely. Not a day goes by that I'm not rated down on my posts on abortion and gay rights.
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Sure I would, I dont have many points to begin with as I just started, but I would give an answer that I thought was from my heart and what I really believe in no matter what people think. Besides, I dont get paid for making points and who is going to care what I said in the future anyway?
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Yep. Ratings, at the end of the day, mean nothing. As long as I believe in what I am saying, and polite and conciencious, and knowledgable about my subject (or at least a vague idea) so I'm sure my answer is good, I will. Thing is, if you do all those thigs, there is no reason to be rated down
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Yes, if I feel the answer is more important to the reader than my rating.
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Yes I will give my personaly opinion no matter what happens, I don't care about the points really it feels good to come to this site and get stuff off your chest and talk with friends. If it's a question I want to answer I will!
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I personally wouldn't care beause its my own opinion on something. Just like if somebody down rated me based upon my thoughts about this question. I think everyone is entitle to their own opinion about things and they shouldn't be down rated because of that.
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If I felt that strongly about it then yes...but if it's something imature then no
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Yes. Because I feel this place isn't for popularity any more than it is for ego. I try to answer any question in a completely honest and thoughtful way. I may not always achieve this, but I'm always open to discussion on my views and why I posted what I did. I find that even no matter how carefully I put things, I'm not going to please everyone who may read it, especially if it's in an area that people may have very strong opinions about. When you start to worry about how what you say is going to be received, granted that you've chosen to say it in a thoughtful manner and not in anger or sarcasm or hate, you often dilute the full intent of your meaning. Personally, I think this would be worse than having some people troll on by and downrate you on your views out of spite for them.
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yes i would. i'm not on here for a rating. i just like to see other people's point of view. it keeps the egomanaic deep in side in check. thank God. besides who really cares if they have a sorry rating? do you even check that ?
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Yes. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. I have been downrated on religious matters, because some people are not open to counter-arguments, and I have been downrated on opinion questions, because some readers don't understand that my opinion is my opinion, and I don't care what on earth they think, as that's their opinion. I also occasionally get down-rated because I am having a bad day and am too brutal in my honesty - those I can cope with.
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If it is my honest opinion then yes I would. I don't answer questions or not because of how I would be rated. I'm getting to think people are becoming obssessed with this rating thing.
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Yes, I will. I do like to know why someone is giving a negative rating, but that's just my obsessive curiosity mostly. I do not however like to debate with someone who resorts to being nasty, mean or obnoxious in order to be right - a cyber-tantrum(?) - the equivalent of stomping and flailing... lol. If I enjoy being here, then the points whether positive or negative are pointless.
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Been there, done that.
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If that is what I believe I will do it so any downrates go suck duck.
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Yes - if in my opinion it's a helpful answer and can meaningfully contribute to the discussion.
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I do it fairly often.
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I have to be true to myself. Sometimes the truth isn't pretty and if I get downrated, so be it.
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Been there, done that. I'm surprised I didn't get badly rated down in the "gay marriage" category. But I've also been rated down for things that were actually fact, not opinion (such as the "sacramental candle" post). Go figure.
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i do it all the time .nothing new for me..lol.im a very honest person.
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No. This is a trick answer. No. Because you really never know for sure that you're going to be down rated. I've had many answers that were slammed the minute they went up, only to creep slowly up as people perused the archives. I don't know exactly how many answers I've given that are in the negative, and I don't know how to find out, but before the rating sytem change there were only four that were around 50% which, I think, would amoung to a zero when translated. I don't care about points. Funny, neither do most of the highest rated users. Seems not focusing on it actually brings them. That's a serious observation not sarcasm.
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No. There's no way I'm giving up points just to make some kind of point. You gotta be kidding!
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I admit, I pull a few punches. But when it comes to things I REALLY believe in, I am taking hits. One thing I refuse to do nowadays is go into a religious question. I won't EVEN go there! I have found that almost every SINGLE time that I am (in a non-hostile fashion) less than 100% supportive of the postulator's position, that I am going to take a few hits. I am spiritual and a minister's daughter. I'm not a god-hater. It makes no sense. But a few bad apples have ruined the christian questions for me. Really dumb move on their part. On the other hand, I just can't stop gay-righting my ratings into the toilet. I should say that is my one exception perhaps. If there is a gay rights question, I am going to out myself as a supporter, despite the fact that it is listed in the christian trolls category or whatever.
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yeah, so long as it would help at least one person.
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Of Coarse I Would Cause It Doesnt matter to me it just makes me better at picking my questions!
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wait! This has arready been asked!!! Hahaa but yes I would..
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Sure why not? Ratings don't matter to me.
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Certainly looks like it. Please, downrate away
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Yep.
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Sure, it's the internet lol. Ratings over the internet doesn't really matter unless they have something to do with my online banking.
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Yes, I have before. I'm sure that some things I've posted have turned out to be not what some closed-minded individuals want to read, but that is ok because I post my answers anyway.
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I don't really care. Sure.
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I have so many answers downrated one more will not hurt
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sure. points don't really matter to me. I just say my oppinion and hope someone gets something out of it. please. by all means -0 me :D
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I dont care much for points. I tend to speak my mind.
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Yes. This is a duplicate question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/104208
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This question is not the type of question where that will happen. (Of course you can all rate me negatively to prove me wrong). However, I am not afraid to answer questions on religion etc. where people are very polarized in their views and will rate down anyone with a different view from themselves. Also questions on relationships . Why men behave badly etc are always dangerous ones to answer. I like to give positive feedback to anyone that answers a question honestly, whilst trying not to offend but not avoiding the issue. Even if I dont necessarily agree with their answer. However, Im sure some people just write answers with the sole purpose of annoying as many people as possible. I prefer to ignore such responses rather than give them the satisfaction of me marking them down. (Besides maybe they are just being honest - might be difficult to tell). So on religious answers - I always make it clear Im an atheist, but respect peoples rights to beleive what they want to believe and that religion gives them comfort. Then I write what I think... (and wait for the arrows). Good question.
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I sure would.Um...I just did. :)
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sure! I am not here for the extreme points, I'm here just to help people out, and share what I know to others!
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Yes.I do not care about others opinions if they are not open minded to other peoples opinions,and that their oppositions are based of facts and not prejudices,and that they take a few minutes to think befor they press that button.
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Yes and I have.
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Yes, because thats my opinion and I really don't care what other people think about it
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Yes and I have been DR'ed to death on some of my answers.
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