I have to agree with drat on this one. If the post looks like it might prove useful to several Monks, and is well written, eg. succinct, history to the issue, straightforward question, etc. then ++. Otherwise if it is just an uneducated way at asking a question, then I am most likely to ignore. If the post is insulting, rude or shows that the person did not read the rules for posting then I might consider a downvote. Since I was in that position myself just a short time ago I am more likely to just learn from the more experienced Monk's that reply.

Kerry

"Yet what are all such gaieties to me

Whose thoughts are full of indices and surds?"

quotes the Lama