in reply to Re: Interesting use of the chatterbox...
in thread Interesting use of the chatterbox...
...just don't blindly downvote because you disagree. Write a reply... Please.Sometimes I think this should be written in big letters beside the "Vote" button, because I can't recall one single time anyone has given me a reason for a downvote (although it has probably happened)... and that has sometimes, even often, left me pretty puzzled as to why I am getting them. Especially if my answer to something is correct, although not perfect - and I most oftenly try to be just polite and helpful (do I succeed? dunno). I'd really, really appreciate the feedback, so I can learn something, if I did something wrong.
It was especially annoying in cases like I dare you to run this. - I even rant about it in the node... . Funny thing is that I got lots of personal positive messages about the node (in my standard), then it got at a guess about 40-50 votes, of which a third was down ones... was a real rollercoaster, and thus pretty funny. If I had gotten any reasons... (still none to this date) - the downvoting doesn't bother me, if it is for a reason.
I still wonder why people are so reluctant to explain themselves? They afraid to get an enemy, or to be downvoted themselves? Just lazy? Not deeming the target worth it? Any of the reasons? All? Probably a little of this, a little of that, and it depends...
Sadly, I guess I am guilty myself. I will try to be better. Update: *Laughs at tjh* - yes, a Confession section would be great... haha. :) Nooooo... not a MattScript!!! Please...
You have moved into a dark place.
It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
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Re: About giving reasons for downvoting (Was: Re: Re: Interesting use of the chatterbox...)
by tjh (Curate) on Apr 12, 2002 at 14:22 UTC | |
Re: About giving reasons for downvoting (Was: Re: Re: Interesting use of the chatterbox...)
by thelenm (Vicar) on Apr 12, 2002 at 14:48 UTC | |
Re: About giving reasons for downvoting (Was: Re: Re: Interesting use of the chatterbox...)
by ariels (Curate) on May 06, 2002 at 07:16 UTC |