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by Spicy Hot on April 6th, 2009
I dont see the need, if I dont like what a person says I will tell them, if their answer is rude and obnoxious I will flag it as such.
by Chris on September 16th, 2008
I do occasionally DR, I have no problem telling you this. Usually, I admit it to the person, and tell them why. Most likely, because it is of no contributory value, but is not technically flaggable. I get silly with the best of them, so I keep a 99% ratings given.
by sm00z on September 16th, 2008
I never downrate anyone. If I don't like some questions or answers, I simply ignore them or I flag offensive Q & A. I'm proud of my 100% pluses given rating and I try to keep it that way.:)
by pedal junky on April 7th, 2009
i have not down rated yet and don't think i will.i would rather just not give any points.but each to his/her/it own.
by Captain Crunch isnt making cereal today on April 7th, 2009
When somebody answers with some pretty offensive stuff. The last time I down rated was months ago and that was some guy who decided to go off on pregnant women for no reason.
anyways I uprated you.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on September 17th, 2008
Yes.
I downrate for fact-based answers that are *wildly* inaccurate, though usually only a -1.
I downrate for blatantly offensive answers that fall just short of flagging. (This is the only reason I DR opinion answers.)
I DR questions that are utter gibberish. I can read text-ese and |33+ fluently and understand the broken English of a non-native speaker, but I have my limits.
I DR "questions" that are less of an actual question and more of an offensive statement.
Basically, I downrate anything that is not useful to either provoking thought or answering the question at hand.
I do NOT downrate anything that actually contributes to meaningful discussion of the topic at hand. That sort of stuff is useful even if you don't agree with what others are saying.
by Lion Heart sleeps on May 1st, 2009
When anyone insults my religion, abuse any political person or speaks against animals and nature!
by Ryan Smith on April 7th, 2009
To show that I don't like what they posted.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on April 7th, 2009
Offensive, spamming Q's and A's, homework Q's, Am I pregnant Q's, Piss test Q's.......everything else is fine by me.
by Autism Knows is finally Maestro on April 7th, 2009
I don't unless the person is being a total jackass. I get a kick out of stupid questions so I enjoy them. :o)
by Danilito on April 4th, 2009
When they are offensive
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 17th, 2008
No..I think it's silly. When you "downrate" you are judging. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean someone might not find it valuable. Maybe you just don't "get it"..maybe someone else will. So when you downrate you are making a statement about yourself, not the target...in my opinion. I have never downrated anyone for anything. I am not a judge. I don't know everything. Maybe I'm wrong about someone/something. :)
by AbsolutValu on May 1st, 2009
When their answer to a factual based question is wrong. I give them the points back and more if they fix their answer though.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on May 1st, 2009
I rarely DR. When I do it is because someone is being a total bitch. Other than that, we're good :)
by Merfish on May 1st, 2009
I don't downrate.
by Mr.Cool on April 7th, 2009
People down rate because they think they are getting through to the person that they did not like their answer or question. It makes no difference what they think however,especially when they don't validly explain why they downrated someone and just leave it anonymous. They also do it so they can disagree with you and not have to argue with you because they may feel you'll disagree with their opinion of why they disagree with you. Don't take downrating to heart some even do it for no reason. I've seen perfectly good questions and answers that were downrated by some mystery person. It won't matter you'll never see the person face to face unless you both plan it and uprating mean anything either because doesn't qualify you to win any type of reward. This is just a website.
by Tania Lue on April 7th, 2009
I rarely downrate, but when I do is because the question is extremely confusing or when the question has some sharp sexist or racist undertones.
by Starson on April 7th, 2009
I don't, if I don't like a question or answer, think it is daft etc...then I just won't + it.
There is a sense of irony in that this topic will end up being highly rated
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 7th, 2009
I don't know why you would think you'd get downrated but you will find some answers here:
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/746259
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on April 6th, 2009
I DO downrate. But I am as selective about that as I am about choosing who my friends are.
by Miss Awesome on April 4th, 2009
That's what the negative button is there for. Don't be afraid to subtract points from a question or answer when it is deserved.
by The Chief on September 17th, 2008
Nope. This site isn't a certified site where the answers are supposed to be trusted as reliable and accurate. It's really a cool social site where people can gather and ask/answer/comment all they want on a variety of topics in an open forum.
As such, I believe that everybody is entitled to their own opinion, whether I believe it to be accurate or not. Sure, I'll put in my two cents worth if I think something is outright wrong, but I won't DR even if I know I'm absolutely right and they are absolutely wrong.
The only time I would consider DR'ing a question or answer is for something along an offensive nature. And then I'll simply flag it as such or report it to the AB staff if I think it requires more urgent attention.
But if I WERE to DR someone, I would definately stand behind my DR by making myself and my reasons known in a comment. THAT is only common courtesy.
by Babycakes on May 17th, 2008
I do not down rate.
by Sweet T on May 12th, 2008
Normally I dont downrate. I have a couple times, when someone is being offensive and rude.
by loveschimps on May 12th, 2008
I have downrated some answers if I was grossed out...or if I was in a really bad mood and someone said something offensive to me but as a general rule I try not to.
by Beavis - the other white meat on June 25th, 2009
In my still limited experience, it seems that most people who downrate are newer users. However, there are a few experienced Abers that do downrate. I can only assume they are frustrated and unhappy people. It's also possible, from what I learned on AB, that perhaps they wandered into AB from Yahoo Answers, where the standards of behavior are much different.
by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on May 1st, 2009
If they are being verbally abusive, offensive or threatening, they will get a DR.
by JustCurious on May 1st, 2009
very rarely.
by ConservativelyLiberal on April 29th, 2009
I used to DR people who were being obviously antagonistic towards others. But I've stopped. It makes me look like a troll, and they couldn't care less. So now I refuse to use the DR.
by Kallous on April 29th, 2009
When they are sick, depressed or simply in need of a touch or attention. Very caring person I am
by Goulash on April 16th, 2009
No. I'll just leave it alone. Someone downrated me not too long ago just because they didn't like my answer. If you don't like someone's answer you're better off leaving it alone.
by Firebrand on April 7th, 2009
I Do Not Downrate.
by Just Penrod on April 7th, 2009
I am not quite sure. I don't do it and I would rather the person(s) would give me an answer as to why my question or answer offended them than to get an anonymous downrate.
by -O-uknow on April 7th, 2009
I don't, I have long since "evolved" from the need to.
by Ailsa on April 6th, 2009
Because I believe everyone is entitled to give their opinion wether I agree with it or not
by dea_ex_machina on April 6th, 2009
because I know how much it hurts.
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on April 6th, 2009
Im a firm believer in the fact that all people should learn to not only know it, but also appreciate it when they are in both their best and worst moments in life.
And frankly...If you are an A-hole, I shouldn't have to tell you.
I have never had any kind of use for the demerit/merit system. It didn't work on anyones code or character in grade school, so why should it work anywhere else.
If you are a moron. You should be self aware and understand that without having to be told.
The points system is useless to me. I will award points, simply because some people socially require that of us and need it to feel better about themselves and their beliefs. But the bad eggs are on their own.
People are far too oblivious to their stupidity in this day and age and I have always found that ignoring morons is the best way to deal with them.
by Zack on April 4th, 2009
Because those people care about points to much and that's how they hurt other that care too much for them too. If you are just in this to help for the most part, DR don't mean a thing.
by Shadow is Gone on May 16th, 2008
No, I don't downrate. It doesn't seem fair for me to be able to take away + points from an answerer that earned them earlier. So I ignore.
by DreAnna on May 12th, 2008
I don't downrate :)
by Doggie S on May 12th, 2008
No I don't.
I don't see any reason for it. If an answer or question is nonsense or spam/offensive, then I flag. Otherwise, I leave it alone.
by Jade on May 12th, 2008
No..I have a few times in the past for offensive and/or nonsense posts, but not any more. When I did downrate I said that I did, but not always why. I have flagged a few since, but I mostly ignore them. And no..I would not downrate someone I dislike, there are VERY few people here I don't like..only a couple (who is actually the same person, thinking he/she is fooling someone) I can think of right now and they/he/she have gone out of 'their' way to see to it that 'they' are disliked...I ignore 'them' as well.
by Gingerminx on May 12th, 2008
No, I do not down rate, but if I did, then I would most definitely tell them why.
by krsnaknows on June 25th, 2009
I don't downrate.But those who even take a poll and ask for the answers DR.The religious bigots DR the most.It is that persons opinion and we must honor it so why DR??
by Jadey - Vive la difference on June 25th, 2009
I don't down rate, ever.
I agree with you - it is bad to downrate just because you don't agree with somebody's opinion. I think it is not in keeping with the spirit of Answerbag, as it were. If I think somebody is flat wrong about a less opinionated topic then I will leave a comment rather than down-rate.
by The0Rising on May 9th, 2009
I wish, for some reason someone came and down rated 8 of my answers -2 each :(
by Spaniel on May 1st, 2009
I do not often downrate, and I will never do so just because I disagree with someone.
I will DR someone who is disrespectful, dishonest, or abusive. But that's about it.
by -NUNYA-- on May 1st, 2009
I never do! +5
by molly on May 1st, 2009
i dont
they should just get rid of it altogether
because it causes to much arguments
by Firebrand on April 29th, 2009
I NEVER Downrate under any circumstances.
Is there an incentives of being top 1 on the answerbag's leaderboard?
by ITSMEROD PH on September 7th, 2010
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Bring back the point system with downrates and points: What do you think?
by Bohemian is back on February 19th, 2011
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Would Jesus approve of humourless reactionary anonymous downrating?
by philosopher-saint on December 4th, 2009
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dazed is now going to ask a dazed question so please help: How do you downrate people? Seriously.It's not the same as flagging is it?
by dazed on November 29th, 2010
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when i hit the "like" icon to give someone a compliment...it simply goes to unlike....what am i doin wrong?
by starry111 on August 3rd, 2011
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Comments
-5 for Spicy hot .... XP
by Route 66Truckerman on April 6th, 2009
Dont make me tell everyone about your blow up sheep.
by Spicy Hot on April 6th, 2009
It's not any worst than you're strap-on
*I sent you an email a few days ago!!
by Route 66Truckerman on April 6th, 2009
I did not get it, I just went through them, sweethtea@yahoo.com
by Spicy Hot on April 6th, 2009
I'll try one more time.
Go to our profile my email add. is at the bottom!!
by Route 66Truckerman on April 6th, 2009
I know I am getting old but it isnt on there.
by Spicy Hot on April 6th, 2009
You rule Spicy Hot:-)
by devil is back on April 6th, 2009
I wish, no one listens to me.
by Spicy Hot on April 6th, 2009
I do and I bet many others do too!
*bows down*
by devil is back on April 7th, 2009