Originally Posted by ScottC
FWIW, when someone hands out a bad reputation in a seemingly normal thread it doesn't mean it's harassment, it could also just be a vote for the person, and not the post.
Exactly. I've voted negatively for a number of users who I think are detrimental influences of the forum, just like I'm sure a number of them would do to me if I actually cared enough to turn it back on.
Punki, nobody is forcing you to participate in this great popularity charade. However, if you choose to participate and don't get the results you seek, it is probably more indicative of how the userbase truly feels about your value to the forum rather than "abuse".