Are people rating others based on their opinions on issues?

Yes, I do rate them, and I rate them positive. Just because I disagree with someone doesn't mean I should rate them negative. Some people feel that way though, and I don't agree with it, but that is the way it is. We should all have a right to share our viess whether right. If someone's post isn't pertinent or has no substance, then I dont' rate them at all. I just don't think that it is right to rathe them negative. I will just continue on rating positive as to help other with their star ratings. Good luck to you and happy mylotting.

i've noticed that too - it's happpened to me a bit which is why i've got a 7 but i've seen some people knocked down to a one in the politics section. i haven't marked any negatives yet but would only do it for very nasty or irrelevant comments. i think there are a lot of users that do this simply because they disagree with someone though

Hi, DebraK! Anyone who has followed your posts for any time at all would expect that you would stand up for Sarah Palin. Why they would rate you negatively for that is beyond me. I thought the negatives were for those who write things that are actually offensive, not the things with which we disagree or not. My rating hasn't changed in a very long time, and a lot of the time people don't agree with me. That's what a discussion forum is about, after all -- a variety of opinions.

Just as I am sure it is against guidelines, I am sure that it happens. It's anonymous and some people do rate people negatively for differing opinions. Personally I think myLot should get rid of the whole rating thing.

what i do is whenever i like a response i rate them,,,,because i posts a tpoic to know something and if someone provides it he deserves to be rated.......

Yes, you are right. I've suffered from this myself, even though it says in the guidelines you should never rate anyone negative just because you disagree with their opinion. Mylot is a great place, but as in all walks of life, there are some pretty intolerant people here. Just don't let them bully you into keeping your opinions to yourself. I certainly won't. If other people can't deal with your opinion, that's their problem, not yours. Carry on being honest and your rating will soon increase again.

Personally unfortunately there are many people that will rate people here just for their Views, and especially when it is something politically based for sure. I know it may not always seem fair, and I rate a person based on the way they write, etc. more than their views. Because aren't we all allowed to disagree sometimes? But maybe this is why I do not respond back to a lot of these type of discussions as well.

Yes, we are rated according to our views. If people don't like our views then we get a negative rating.

i think probably it cna be as you described in your post as well!!people normally will rate posts if they are agree with your opinion and view and may be did not rate the psot for the way you wrote and something like that!! I think in mnay cases it can be antural that people before give a positive or negative rating to your posts are really influenced by the meaning and the content of your post too!!

It used to happen around here ar more than it does now. It is a rather immature practice as far as I am concerned. We really ought to remember that not even our own children see eye to eye with us sometimes but their views are still very much valid ans they should be encouraged to express themselves. Mylot is a worldwide discussion site and we should be open minded enough to accept the views of others even if we disagree in principle. There was such a war of the stars here some time ago I used to wonder if it would ever end.

I think that your probably right. People who talk a lot about politics are going to have a lower rating because those who don't agree with them are going to give them a negative because they disagree. I don't know this is always true, and there are other reasons for why people's stars are low, but politics and language barriers are probably the two reasons why most do negative.

Nope.... people really do rate for all the wrong resons which is why some don't rate at all. I may not agree with someone (such as the fact that I am so not a Palin fan) but I don't rate them done just because of it. I even rate someone who makes a good discussion about something positivly even when it goes against my own view. A good point is a good point. Besides how can you rate a person on just one point they make. There is a lot I like about you that has nothing to do with the dreaded palin. *wink*

Hopefully not. In all honesty, I will only rate someone positively if it seems like they really put a lot of effort and kindness into their answer. And I'll only rate negatively if someone is being unnecessarily rude, really opinionated and pushy about their opinion, and really argumentative. Sometimes these rude people share my opinions, and sometimes they don't. I know there are people on myLot who rate because of your opinion - even if you try to express it in a polite and respectful manner (which you should). A lot of people are soo opinionated that they hate to be contradicted, even if it's in a respectful, debate-like manner. It's upsetting to think that we're being judged by what opinions we have, and we can't be civil adults and share ideas in a mature manner. Some people will never grow up, apparently. A lot of people avoid contreversial topics alltogether because of the ratings issue. I think this is silly. What's the point of having open discussion if you're not going to get your hands a little dirty? I don't think you should worry about ratings. The rating system is kind of silly, almost like a popularity contest. It's best to just ignore it and let what happens happens. Obviously the ratings in no way reflect our earnings or our compassion and whatnot.

Hi Debra. I do not think anyone should rate down based on the other persons opinions. We are entitled to having our personal opinion, after all. Even if someone disagrees with it, they should still respect the rights of others to have their own unique opinions. I've never rated down, only up, or just no rating at all. Karen

hii dear friend..nice to meet you here..There are soe of them in mylot are rating based on their opinions and also there are people who are rating just by seeing the size of the response..And it is difficult to rate by readiong all the responses...I too just read a little of the response and i will rate to the response..And also some of thsm are there who rate negative of the response is good..Happy mylotting dear friend..have a nice day..keep smiling..

why worry about the rate ? the most important is you express out your opinion. i always suspect someone giving rate base on how pretty or handsome one are.., ok, just kidding.