http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Voting Down?" Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk OzBinky Because I believe this is something that should be read by all, and re-read and then read again I  thought that I would comment on this purely so that it would appear in the recent list again... Three points I believe are valid, good points and ones to remember are....(cut & past from Rachels comment) members can only vote once ...
Three points I believe are valid, good points and ones to remember are....(cut & past from Rachels comment)

1. members can only vote once on articles
   
2. visitors view articles via search engines, so they don't compare against other members rankings,what they will find is an article that they are reading, that has been rated, which gives them confidence a sense of that other parents viewed the advice well
3. Minti is not a popularity contest

Cheers

OB]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#545427 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#545427 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:09:49 -0800 FremantleDocker Well said rachel. Thanks for the advice and article. I haven't come across this problem as of yet, but if and when i do, i'll let you know. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#545175 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#545175 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:03:21 -0800 angelicarose Well said, i like the last part, Minti is not a popularity contest. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#545142 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#545142 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:14:38 -0800 rachelcook If any member feels they are being attacked, you need to email rachelcook - http://rachelcook.minti.com with the specific content that is being attacked. Voting down is part of how content is rated, you cannot be attacked. However, if a member feels that their content is being attacked (though members can only vote once on one piece of content) so it ... rachelcook with the specific content that is being attacked. Voting down is part of how content is rated, you cannot be attacked. However, if a member feels that their content is being attacked (though members can only vote once on one piece of content) so it is very difficult to attack a members content make sure you bring it to admin's attention and we will investigate.

The goal of rating is so that content the community rates collectively benefits other parents in need. So that they can gain access to fast and quick information. When a visitor views an article it is generally from a search engine, so they don't compare against other members rankings, what they will find is an article that they are reading, that has been rated, which gives them a sense of confidence that other parents viewed the advice well.

Good question though and we will review any voting down, as well as any voting up, in any gaming of our system.

Minti is not a popularity contest]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#544769 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down//#544769 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:56:32 -0800