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by swimmersay on December 28th, 2008

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I only give negative points when the answer or question is offending or abusive.Why do people give negative points if i disagree with them? is it a right thing to do?

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  • by jackrobin01 is a girl on December 28th, 2008

    jackrobin01 is a girl

    I agree with you. I would never give neg points for something I didn't agree with but I would definately neg someone for being offensive though. I suppose some people can't handle being disgreed with.

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  • by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on December 28th, 2008

    killdrphil - reasonable for a madman

    That's debatable. I personally don't think it's a wrong thing to do. When they are giving negative points they are basically just saying "thumbs down" to the answer or question.

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  • by Miss Awesome on December 28th, 2008

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    Under the rating buttons it says "rate answer." It does not say "warning: only give negative points when the answer is negative or abusive." Therefore, I use those buttons to actually rate questions and answers. If I think they are good, I give them positive ratings, if I think they're bad, I give them negative ratings. It really is quite simple.

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  • by Spengo on December 28th, 2008

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    I give negative points when someone is INTENTIONALLY trying to upset people. If there is a difference of opinion it opens the door to debate and learning...I usually give +points for that. If however, someone is TRYING to upset, then I will give -

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  • by royal77 says hello friend on December 28th, 2008

    royal77 says hello friend

    Some people are very zealous about their point giving ability... they might feel it gives them some power to express how they really feel... but hang on there... good answers will always get good points eventually ... or so I hope.

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