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Do you downrate just because you disagree with a Question or a Answer?

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by Trent on March 20th, 2009
No, but I have a troll that downrates every one of my answers. Recently, they got a second account and down rate me twice. Oh well, I guess it's nice to know that somebody cares.
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- haha, i just talked about the "trolls" in my answer, too!!
  
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  by jazzy jazz on March 20th, 2009
- hey, that's weird, i just checked my "answer" and it didn't appear there so i retyped it and it didn't appear either!
  
  damn trolls!
  
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- you're welcome :P
  
  although i have a feeling you aren't talking to me...
  
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  by jazzy jazz on March 20th, 2009
- its ok!
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 20th, 2009
- I fixed a few of those for ya Inigo!
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 28th, 2009
- Inigo... If you have a troll, and it happens every answer, contact staff. Take screenshots of your feedback, ratings only, showing the negatives, and send it/then and your suspicions (that this has been happening to you, that you think the same person or one of their friends are doing it from a 2nd account, etc.) to admin@answerbag.com from your AB email account. It might take a few days, because of the problems that AB's been having, but someone should help. NOTE: If it's not just one or two (if it's not a troll or two), then there's not much they can do about it.
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  But, be of cheer, either way. 1) They warn and PB the trolls. 2) DRs don't count against your points for levels. They only affect the question's ranking within the category, or the answer's ranking within the question. Oh... They also affect YOUR question and answer +ratings, and where you stand on the Members with best questions and Members with best answers leaderboards.
  
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  by BigDaddyBS on March 28th, 2009
- BigDaddyBS - thanks for the advice. I didn't know any of that. Preciate it.
  
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  by Trent on March 28th, 2009
- I wondered whether you did or not. ;-)
  Hey, newbie... Check out my profile... The AB section. There's a LOT of info there. ;-)
  
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by Tsamaya is on semi-retirement on March 20th, 2009
I NEVER donwrate anything.....I can disagree with an answer, in which I engage in debate......I can't disagree with a question. in my world, NO question is beyond asking!!!!!!!
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 20th, 2009
- question what would you do if it was not just a different opinion to yours but was personally attacking your opinions and beliefs?
  
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  by Darth 5349U11 on April 7th, 2009
- i don't downrate people as a matter of principle....and circumstances don't influence my principles....i also don't have laternative to my principles...therefore, i would still not downrate anybody as a matter of principle.....in circumstances you mentioned, i'd rather walk away and ignore that person's future postings....
  
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by Symbeline on March 26th, 2009
Eh, life is too short for this kinda bullshit.
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by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on March 26th, 2009
No, it's not polite. I give positive ratings to answers I like and leave the others along.

In fact, if I see someone getting DR'd for an answer solely on the basis of disagreement I'll give them a positive rating to help them even it out. Even if I disagree with the answer.
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by ChuckExAnon on March 20th, 2009
No...only "newbies" and people seemingly filled with anger have a twitchy DR finger. I suspect some of them beat their kids and spouses when not taking it out on ABers. That being said...I'd rather they vent their anger here.
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 20th, 2009
- Holy crap. It's not that serious. I just do it when I disagree. It's nothing personal. See Chuck? I don't beat my kids and I just took away one point from you. We can have a beer later, can't we?
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- You bet...grouch! I'll even buy! :-)
  
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by Bsweet. on March 20th, 2009
no ive never downrated anyone.:)
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- Good me ether but people have been having fun dring me lately!
  
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by Phillis - Zacks little sister on March 26th, 2009
Nope. But I do DR for the following:

1- Asking others to do your homework
2- Asking if you're pregnant after unprotected sex.
3- Asking what you can do to pass a piss test after you smoked weed the night before.

Other than that, We're good to go!
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- haha...i agree!
  
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  by jazzy jazz on March 26th, 2009
- lol
  
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by engineer is Terminator on March 26th, 2009
Never.I always love to debate.Personally I take Drs as a sign of cowardice.
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by dead leaves raked in a pile on March 26th, 2009
I hardly ever downrate. I do not downrate for disagreeing with a question that's a matter of opinion, possibly for a question that needs a factual answer is downright wrong. Very rarely I find a question or answer really offensive and then I might be motivated
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by Spicy Hot on March 20th, 2009
No, I rarely DR, I will flag it if it is obnoxious.
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by BigDaddyBS on March 26th, 2009
I've seen questions like this before. The only ones who will really answer are those who don't downrate at all. There may be one or two who do who will admit to it, but many people no longer DR ANYONE, even if they disagree with them. (I don't, no.)

I've found that if I find something that REALLY deserves a downrate, it usually deserves a flag.

I've also UPrated EVERYONE ELSE's answer on a question and not given the one I feel needs a DR any points (+ or -), effectively DRing them that way. ;-)
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- Indeed, but if you look at the answers on this question you will see people admitting they do dr for the hell of it.
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 28th, 2009
- That's THOSE people. You may also wish to check their levels. Betcha most of them are under level 50 or so. ;-)
  
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  by BigDaddyBS on March 28th, 2009
- Check mine. :)
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 28th, 2009
- I'm just saying that many people over level 50 don't DR anyone any more. That doesn't mean they don't stop BEFORE or well before level 50, 40, 30, or even from the beginning of their AB career. Except for a few a-holes, though, from what I've seen, MOST people stop or REALLY slow up any DRing behavior before level 50.
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by Daze on March 26th, 2009
Nope....I downrate the ridiculous questions or sick answers, when people go too far yes..but no not if i disagree.
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- But daze if you think about it you are deciding what is ridiculous questions or sick answers or when people go too far. That is disagreeing. right?
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 28th, 2009
- No i downrate them because they are being inappropriate.
  
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  by Daze on March 28th, 2009
- Their ya go I get ya now.
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 28th, 2009
- i do the same thing
  
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by Mr. Sex ~ The Original Mr. Knowitall on March 26th, 2009
I used to, but not anymore because I've noticed that it affects the % of my ratings given. Now, I'm high enough of a level that I can give points to have a "political" effect here.
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by . on March 21st, 2009
no.

though i do downrate stupid/mean/inncorrect/OFFENSIVE questions & answers.

i try not to downrate. it really does nothing good for anybody.
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by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on March 20th, 2009
Sometimes, but not often. IF they don't actually answer the question and/or are abusive, I might.
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by Trent on April 15th, 2009
No, I only downrate haters.
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by Autism Knows is finally Maestro on March 26th, 2009
Nah, I never downrate anyone. If I don't like what they have to say I just don't give them points. It is as simple as that.
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by Timjon on March 26th, 2009
I don't, but a number of others do--especially those who do not share the same Christian beliefs that you do. They seem to be filled with hatred and animosity! And the simple reason is that the gospel of Jesus Christ greatly offends them as Jesus stated would happen.
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by Nod.Coltsfan on March 26th, 2009
Never. I downrate if they are being specifically rude or spamming, or answer a question in a way to further their own agenda instead of answer the question
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by eric on March 26th, 2009
I don't downrate. The answer is either worth 1-6 or nothing at all, to me.
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by aninnocentbystander on March 26th, 2009
AB is supposed to be about exchanging information and ideas. Downrating questions and/or answers just because you disagree with someone's opinion defeats the whole purpose of the site.

I would never downrate someone for a difference of opinion (despite others doing so to me). I would rather simply agree to disagree. That being said, I have downrated questions/answers that I found abusive and/or offensive.
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by Jimmy on March 26th, 2009
i don't down rate, most questions on here are for opinions and i figure the everyones opinion is as important as mine
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by DixieRock on March 26th, 2009
No, I have never downrated anyone in all the time I have been a member of ANSWERBAG!!
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by account closed. on March 26th, 2009
I dont DR, I might ignore...but VERY rarely! If I ask the question, and you answer, you will get points, and more then likely all the points I can give.
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by Carl_07 on March 26th, 2009
I never down rate any questions or answers and If I don't like the Q: or the A: then I just don't give It any points.
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by catofky on March 21st, 2009
I try to not downrate anyone. I did downrate a couple when I first started on AB, but none since. I have noticed that Obama supporters are very quick to downrate you if you even suggest he is not perfect.
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  by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on March 26th, 2009
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by shrinkess on March 20th, 2009
No.
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by mrrw on March 20th, 2009
At first I did. Now I don't downgrade at all even though I feel that it should be.
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by The Wraith of God is Coming on March 20th, 2009
Only on stupid or rude ones.
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- Who really decides what is "stupid and Rude"? I just let it go.
  
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- Well there is that it is based on what I feel is fair and true.
  
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by nucleotideboy on March 20th, 2009
In non-opinion based questions , if there is a factually incorrect answer I will DR it, especially if it has higher points than a factually accurate answer. Even more definitely if it is the Biology category!
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by alfugazi on March 20th, 2009
no...never...
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by Ishkabibble on March 20th, 2009
Heh... Isn't that what being politically correct is all about?
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by Adz3r0 on March 20th, 2009
You're not supposed to down rate when you disagree with someone?
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- Well I guess you can if you wanna be rude!
  
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- But like... it's not against the rules or anything, right?
  
  Why were you banned?
  
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  by Adz3r0 on March 20th, 2009
- I got trolled a LOT. I say what I think most people don't like that.
  
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  by Banned from Yahoo on March 20th, 2009
- No, good manners dictates that you disagree civilly. And that means no DR's for disagreements. Just give a positive rating for answers you agree with.
  
  A flat out wrong answer, insulting, degrading or humiliating answers all deserve DR's and flags though.
  
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  by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on March 26th, 2009
- That actually puts things into perspective.
  I... have been ANTI-TROLLED! It's like you baptized me or something!
  
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- I'm glad I can help. Civil disagreement is nice here and it's really important for society as a whole. It helps us all get along without having to agree.
  
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  by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on March 27th, 2009
- Actually, why DR it when you flag it. If the flag's accepted, the answer (or question) is gone. Who cares? ;-)
  
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by Henderson on March 20th, 2009
nop
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by Rahbar on March 20th, 2009
Any possibility!
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  Are you saying you dr every time you get a chance?
  
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- Nope!
  It's 2% possibility....
  
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by hearts on May 31st, 2009
Nope on how bad it is.
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- I never dr. If I like the answer I give points if I dislike the answer or question I just move on.
  
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by Banned from Yahoo on April 9th, 2009
I never down rate! If I disagree I move on or state why I disagree!
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by Zack on March 26th, 2009
Honestly, it depends on how I feel. I might just let it pass and on other days I'll neg it to the maximum.
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by Indigo- in the library with the revolver on March 26th, 2009
Yes. Keep in mind that the things I disagree with are usually the kind exhibiting a good amount of bigotry and/or pure assholery.
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- Apparently someone took my answer personally.
  I only flag things if they say stuff like, "U R teh gayz asshole" or something. People have the right to express their opinion, and I have the right to disagree with them.
  
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  by Indigo- in the library with the revolver on March 28th, 2009
- Indeed you do. I did not dr you I never do. I was just making a comment.
  
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- Alright. :P I didn't think you did, just noticed it and thought it was weird.
  
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  by Megaman-man COAT in my name on March 29th, 2009
- Aaand, AB glitches and shows me as someone else.
  
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by Mikeisha on March 26th, 2009
Sometimes.
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by robert on May 18th, 2009
yes, it is better not to downrate just because you disagree with other people. everyone has their own opinion about a thing. you can downrate only if it is false.
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by dingo on April 14th, 2009
Very rarely, only for grossly offensive, nonsensical questions.

More times than not, I only flag as offensive.

Never because I disagree. Even when the person I am disagreeing with is you as you do have a way of pushing buttons. :P
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