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Hmmm...do you mean giving points to a question after they have gotten points for their answer? I agree, it is a little crass. I always rate a question before I answer it. If I think it is worth answering, I point it. Then I answer. Sometimes, though, I am all out of points for the questioner...but I still answer. So, you should be careful, slothmister. You don't always know the situation. You don't want to become an "accidental troll".
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I think your doing that is way more Bizarre. So someone wants to show it was them that gave them the points. To let them know they appreciated the question or answer. Your -5 is such a blatant misuse of the DR. +0
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It really doesn't bother me at all. +0
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This has been going on since before you and I ever heard of Answerbag and it just amounts to the same thing as saying, "Well said" or "I agree". I don't do it, but I don't see that it does any harm, beyond (if it's in a comment) making the questioner think he may have an interesting comment, only to find out he hasn't. As for the points - they ARE the be-all and end-all for SOME people. Again, they have a perfect right to chase as many points as they want.
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Whether or not you find it stupid is irrelevant. And your giving someone who chooses to do this a downrate is inappropriate...that is NOT what the DR is for. I guess points are important to some....even if not for you. Why would you judge someone for this....and punish them too. How arrogant. Oh, by the way, I expect you to DR me for my response.
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I don't know why some want to show exactly how many points they are giving. I am with you slothmister, I find it a little tacky.
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DRing because somebody wants the person they give points to to know it was them is stupid. it's just to show that it was you. points are anonymous & the only person hurt by DRs is the one who gives them out. it's not bizarre at all. i like to know who gives me points.
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I would strongly advise you against it. All it will do, is lower your percentages and make you look like a troll. If people want to tell you that they gave you points, so be it. Just say thanks and move on. By the way, +5
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I consider downrating far more distastefull, but to each his or her own. I don't think you understand Answerbag.
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+5
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That may be just how they do it. They're just letting the person know they agree with them and giving them pts. If someone does that to me I just thank them. It's not really a big deal, there are worse things in the world to worrie about then putting pts after an answer. I wouldn't downrate someone because they do that, it's just not the right thing to do. Everyone is different and will continue to do what they do, no matter who likes it or not. I personally don't put pts after the answer. But why let it concern you and make you annoyed, when it's just something silly and stupid? People aren't going to stopp doing it either, if you downrate them cuz they're not going to know who did it and why they did it.
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I get minus even though I don't ever put points behind my answers. What's up with that.
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I think it's just a way of saying good answer, it's shorter to the point and speaks for itself.
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If that is a problem in your life (given the other things you could be upset about); then you seem to have it made. ;)
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I do not like it Slothmister, I think it is like asking for points. People say it is showing appreciation but just giving the points seems to be appreciation enough to me. it is a bit like doing a person a good turn but making sure they know it. I certainly do not think you should Downrate them though, that is going too far in the opposite direction.
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I understand your and Firebrand's position completely. I wondered about this before. You know, "What's the correct etiquette?" You don't want to make an issue about points BUT sometimes you want to show support for the answer BUT you have nothing to add. Then a +6 seems to do the job. If I'm going to leave a comment or answer I don't do it because the person would know from their feedback page anyway. I give full points for every question I answer and all legit answers I receive. Good question. ...err I never do this but +5. LOL! ;)
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Good point there, I've done it, I shall stop.
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I want people to answer my questions as they wish. If that includes stating the points they are awarding, fine .. if not, that's fine too. DR'ing someone for being themselves is just foolish and not what it's all about here.
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lol! i do it sometimes...and its not to ask for anything in return...its sometimes like ill say my bit in words...but then if its AWESOME i will put that after it...just so that i can REINFORCE to them how much i loved their answer...or sometimes to make it a bit more personal...like they can see that i gave it to them and then maybe more inclined to look through my profile and sometimes start a convo! i dunno...its for reinforcement in my case! downrate me if you like lol! im not here for the points anyway ;o) x
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When I take time to answer or comment, then automatically, to me, that AB poster's question has been helpful to me, regardless if I agree, disagree or find it stupid and bizarre. I find almost all questions/comments "helpful" ( the purpose of "giving/not giving" points ). Even if a comment/answer is something I highly disagree with or find wrong, it is still helpful, even if it only angers me. [ If I allow myself to get angry, then the person has helped me look at myself a bit closer. That is helpful to me in the long run. ] Points are important to a lot of ABers, it seems -- no skin off my back. I let them know I have taken time to answer their question or comment not only by words but by signifying points. From my point of view, my choice to do this is not in any way my attempt to beg for points. I will respect your opinion by not acknowledging points to your question, though.
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