I have just been given 2 thumbs down, for perfectly serious and respectful answers. Personally, I only give thumbs down if the answer is rude or abrassive... not just for fun, or because I don't agree! What is your reasoning for giving a thumbs down?
-because you disagree with a different opinion
-for kicks
-or for rude answers?
2007-05-28 17:52:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You didn't say what they wanted to hear. Doesn't matter how respectful you are, if someone doesn't agree or want to hear the truth they "thumbs down" you.
It's childish, but you really can't expect much better.
2007-05-29 01:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I usually just give thumbs down for rude, disrespectful answers, however many people do it to get a kick out of it or because they don't agree with the answer. If you think that's bad I have gotten deleted for a decent, non-rude answer.
2007-05-28 23:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sleeping Beauty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I get thumbs down quite frequently in the Japanese section. At first I thought it had to do with the fact that I'm an American trying to answer questions about Japanese culture (I've lived her 41/2 years). I think with this Yahoo forum you're going to have people of all ages and maturities, and so you'll have to deal some pretty frusterating stuff sometimes. It's aggravating, especially when I put tons of effort into an answer just to get thumbs down. I only give thumbs down when an answer truely warrants it.
2007-05-28 19:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Rude, disrespectful and wrong answers get a thumbs down.
If I don't agree, they may get a thumbs down or nothing from me.
2007-05-29 01:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I give out thumbs down sparingly when reading through answers. Many thumbs up!
2007-05-28 18:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I only give thumbs down when they are being disrespectful or are spreading lies and attacking my church. I would never give a thumbs down to anyone who disagrees with me.
2007-05-28 18:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by ohbrother 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Everybody has their own reasons, and you can't expect everybody else to do it the same as you do. Maybe they just didn't like the way you worded it. And yes, some will give you TD because they disagree. It doesn't cost you any points, so I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-05-28 17:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I guess it works differently for different people. I for one am a very straight forward person, even in reality. I usually thumbs down people who give overly sweet/caring answers that don't help or answers that I don't even remotely agree with.
E.g. A questioner posted asked if people hate it when someone curses on a public bus or public area. A lady replied saying that she does hate it and especially so when there are children around. I gave her a thumbs down because I felt irritated that people always try to defend and try so hard to keep things wonderful around children. I personally find children annoying and i would rather hear someone curse all the vulgarities in the world than hear the annoying cries of a baby.
2007-05-28 18:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by Asia 4 · 0⤊ 8⤋
for rude answers.
2007-05-28 18:02:26 · answer #9 · answered by kiwi 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋