Downrating with no serious reason is a fact of life and you'll have a much better time here if you learn to ignore it. Turn off your ratings indicator if it bothers you that much. They're only points. Don't give the downraters the power to chase you off the site. You'd be missing a lot of great times and great people if you leave.

No... We've lost TOO many good people because they couldn't handle the DRs. I don't think they bother you near as much as them, so my answer would be "NO". Besides, if you left AB, there would be a hole where you used to be - your kind words, your insightful answers, your humor - all are uniquely YOU.

No..a couple of days ago I got about 30 downrates in a matter of a day or two. Don't worry about it! Don't give anyone the power to chase you off this site.

I went to bed last night and said I wasn't coming back on because every day I get up with tons of DR but this morning everyone had DRs.. there were at least 15 pages of ?s from 2005 that has DRs so it's not you.. there is a big time troll on the loose today. People that DR without leaving a comment are cowards and childish. it doesn't count against your points/levels so don't worry about it. easier said than done. I get really pissed too. Just let someone know in a question like "trolls really hate me today" or why is everyone DR ing today " or something and people will know there is a problem and start posi trolling you.. IF the questions r rude or anything they may have a legit reason for doing it but 99% of the time, it's because you have a stalker that its pissed because he doesn't agree with you on something or it's a troll.. I have had 3 stalkers in 2 weeks. Hang around.. we want you here. we need your participation.. quitting is letting the trolls win and they don't deserve to win..don't let them

Just turn off the rating on your activity list, and you won't even notice. The Down rating does not affect your performance points. It only shows on the answer for a short time before it is covered up with plus ratings, and no one even knows it was there.

Nahh..that happens to lots of people..ignore it :)

No, I don't think you should. Perhaps you should consider joining COAT.

Don't go, I like all the questions you keep posting on here.

Be like me, don't worry about points just enjoy the questions and answers.

I just checked the ratings you've received in the past two days and quite honestly, I'm not sure why you're complaining. One -4 tonight for "Bag or pot?" One -5 on Sept 4th for "Blonde OR Dumbo?" and a -1 on Sept 3rd for this non-answer: "I have never tried it so no comments" to a question asking, "Does the mane N Tail Shampoo really work?" If you want better ratings, try to ask more interesting questions, and avoid writing non-helpful answers.

No, because the points are not a big deal. Leave AB when you are no longer enjoying it here.

Ignore it. they are usually people with insecurities. Had a look at your feedback you have not had many DR's. -12 in the last 12 hours

No. Just keep working. Maybe you need to consider how you are asking and answering questions. Tone has a lot to do with DR's sometimes more then the words you use. Points are not a big thing but I understand.

No. If everyone had that attitude, there wouldn't be many of us here.

If it keeps up write to feedback! Don't let them chase you away! It happens to all of us from time to time!!!!!!!!!!

No, you shouldn't leave AB because of some idiotic fool(s) who probably is/are far less intelligent than you. Knowledgeble people will debate with you, and if they don't agree with you they simply would present an opposing argument. Most of the people who get into the sorry business of downrating don't like either your question and/or your answer, but they aren't properly equipped, in terms of knowledge, to offer a strong opposing argument. They lack in the ability to debate, so they very resentfully downrate you(us). Downrating can have a negative effect but only if you let it. I completely ignore them. I see the downrating but it doesn't have any impact on me one way or another. The only power downraters have is the one you give them by constantly complaning about it. Obviously if you complain, then they have succeeded.

Several answers: 1) Stick around and gradually improve your Q and or A, if the DRs had some validity. (Take an honest look at your content) 2) Note that a valid DR has to do with the "reasons" possible .. and NOT anything to do with liking or disliking the one who wrote the content .. or liking or disliking the info or opinion or even topic of the writer. The DR is meant for things that "cross the line". 3) If the DR is for no serious reason as you say, you can try ignoring it as a random pass-by bit of not-so-ok behaviour on the planet --- just as you might in RL when someone is rude or worse. Harder to do when you're newer to AB and thus any "hit" has a harder knock on your percentages .. and "easier" to do when you have a high number of points already and are at higher levels. 4) Different story again if you find yourself getting "hit" .. literally .. by multiple uncalled for DRs. At that point? No, don't leave. Consider contactly one of the COATs or your CL .. to see what's going on and what can be done. 5) Sometimes I think there are people who assume the "plus or minus" buttons are SUPPOSED to be used as part of how this site works - that is, how to RATE anything - sliding scale. Not so, of course - but maybe that's something that could be added to the "stuff" that would be great info for anyone just starting out. No points or postive ones .. for any ques or answer. Only use negative for things out of bounds with Terms of Service - not personal likes/dislikes of positions taken, for example. 6) Luckily? There's MUCH more time and energy at AB spent on questions, answers, comments .. both good info and entertainment being created and shared .. each and every day. Why leave and miss that? Everyone's keystrokes, brains and hearts make this place what it is. Glad I found it, in fact!! :)

If you want to know if you should go or stay you need to first know why your here to begin with. 1. If your reason is to give helpful answers to those who ask for help. Then points should not be an issue. 2. If your looking to ask questions to increase your knowledge. Than points should not be an issue. 3. If your looking for interaction and friendship. Points matter not. 4. If your needing attention being highly rated with points is the wrong way to look at it. 5. If your here to prove a point, chances are very few people are going to like you. 6. If your here for a competition. Here is a clue (no one wins). My point being is that the points here are internet pats on the backs some good and some bad. They are a way to express likes and dislikes in a world of text. Questions mentioning points in any manner draws negativity and haters as they love to pat you in a bad way. This lets them know your bothered by their actions and this only makes them stronger. We must all understand that it just does not matter what position we have here we are all in some ways noticed by our actions not our accomplishments.

If it bothers you that much. I wouldn't if I was you, people downrate. That's just what it's like.

Down rating for no good reason happens to all of use. You do not appear to be overly burdened with DownRates. it is hardly a reason to leave because you get 4/5 DRs, some of us get that in an hour.

If i did for that reason i would've been gone a looooong time ago....

Absolutely not! Points for you, just because!

Nope!!! We are UP rating :):):)

no way!!!!!+5

Points come and go. It damages the losers who downrate (for no reason), not you. F**k 'em yo...;)

If everyone who got DRs left, there wouldn't be very many people here. We all get them, some more than others. People who DR without comments and for no apparent good reason are just a bunch of bitter, hateful juveniles. Are you going to let "bullies" chase you off? If you get excessive DRs, send feedback to AB, or contact a CL. Most of us are here because we enjoy it, not because of points. We make friends, like to find out new things, learn, and just like the interaction. Just enjoy it here! Post good questions and answers. Always treat others with the same respect you expect. Never ask people to give you points. And don't let a few childish morons chase you off.