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I have eight thumbs down for my first post in the thread. Other than the edit I complained that the thumbs down had no bearing on the content of the post but was to do with who the poster is. bbarrs posts are always well thought out and I've never seen him engage in the flame wars that go on here, nevertheless he's getting one thumb down per post because he disputes fundamental questions. If it was just the posts where there was a flame war going on I'd understand it, but then the Christian in the flame war is getting a thumbs up, so it's inconsistent.
Originally posted by DeepThought"I have eight thumbs down for my first post in the thread." DeepThought, welcome to the club; some of my posts have tabulated in excess of ten. Though it's a form of cowardice, the fact is that your posts are being read rather than ignored.
I have eight thumbs down for my first post in the thread. Other than the edit I complained that the thumbs down had no bearing on the content of the post but was to do with who the poster is. bbarrs posts are always well thought out and I've never seen him engage in the flame wars that go on here, nevertheless he's getting one thumb down per post becau ...[text shortened]... rstand it, but then the Christian in the flame war is getting a thumbs up, so it's inconsistent.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI'm sure people read them without feeling the need to comment or click on either of the vote buttons; although I'm not convinced that the person who clicks the button necessarily reads the post, since at the moment the action appears to be mechanically connected to the poster and not to be connected with the quality of the post or have any bearing on its contents.
"I have eight thumbs down for my first post in the thread." DeepThought, welcome to the club; some of my posts have tabulated in excess of ten. Though it's a form of cowardice, the fact is that your posts are being read rather than ignored.
Originally posted by DeepThoughtGood point. Also have you considered the distinct possibility that some Thumbs Down reflect a gut reaction to the author?
I'm sure people read them without feeling the need to comment or click on either of the vote buttons; although I'm not convinced that the person who clicks the button necessarily reads the post, since at the moment the action appears to be mechanically connected to the poster and not to be connected with the quality of the post or have any bearing on its contents.
Originally posted by AgergI don't recall ever up or down voting anyone's posts. Don't see the point or purpose. What am I missing?
Well isn't this an exciting game!!! ...It's like Cluedo, only with more suspects 😀
With the pattern I've spotted so far, I suspect it is someone who's first letter of their rhp name is not in the middle third of the alphabet.
Originally posted by josephwIf you click on the "Recommended" button next to "My Private Forums" you'll get a list of posts that have been recommended. In so far as there's a purpose that is it.
I don't recall ever up or down voting anyone's posts. Don't see the point or purpose. What am I missing?
I think the purpose of the down-voter is to encourage the fairly flamey atmosphere within the forum. So we can ignore it as it's not an organic part of the debate.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIn your case, Grampy Bobby, it could be because you are widely disliked ~ something, I think you are well aware of.
"I have eight thumbs down for my first post in the thread." DeepThought, welcome to the club; some of my posts have tabulated in excess of ten. Though it's a form of cowardice, the fact is that your posts are being read rather than ignored.
Originally posted by DeepThoughtI am getting one thumb down for every post and this stretches back days and days and for weeks. Virtually none of my posts can be said to be 'flame' posts.
I have eight thumbs down for my first post in the thread. Other than the edit I complained that the thumbs down had no bearing on the content of the post but was to do with who the poster is. bbarrs posts are always well thought out and I've never seen him engage in the flame wars that go on here, nevertheless he's getting one thumb down per post becau ...[text shortened]... rstand it, but then the Christian in the flame war is getting a thumbs up, so it's inconsistent.