How is the forum rating system doing?

[Richard]

As we've said before, the number of downvotes is tiny compared to the up votes. Also, we are all human so it is inevitable that there will always be odd or questionable individual votes, so we're talking about a small selection of a small number of votes.

In most cases the aggregate result is usually about right. For example a post that attracts an unusual down vote will usually get a subsequent upvote from a member who thinks "hang on a second, that post is correct". The end result is a neutral outcome.

[Pup]

Downvotes are basically meant to indicate incorrect information, to signal other members to treat the information with caution.

So here's an example, it's now clear that is post was "wrong":-
http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewto ... 70#p480570

On that basis, should this be downvoted?

Well, I think the post is correct.

So, no.

But even if the info is wrong, it's not like the poster was saying he's seen the drawings and this is how it is. He just said, "maybe it's like this..."

'Wrong", in the sense that Richard is talking about, would be someone stating something as fact when they really have no clue. So, if I were to say "It's been proven that wind is created by the motion of leaves on trees", then you'd probably want to vote that down. That's different from someone saying "maybe it's like this...", or "it could be that...", or even "I think..."

I think.

[wesley123]

As we've said before, the number of downvotes is tiny compared to the up votes. Also, we are all human so it is inevitable that there will always be odd or questionable individual votes, so we're talking about a small selection of a small number of votes.

And this number will be growing as more people receive the ability to downvote.

Not to mention it works both ways. Upvotes are just as well 'misused' as downvotes are.

I don't know who posted the image of the 'finger nose' first, but that post had 17 upvotes at one point. I think that one was a clear indication of how the voting system does not work as intended. It was upvoted because people thought it was funny, not because it added something to the discussion.

In most cases the aggregate result is usually about right. For example a post that attracts an unusual down vote will usually get a subsequent upvote from a member who thinks "hang on a second, that post is correct". The end result is a neutral outcome.

If members need to correct each others votes because someone wrongly used it then it is clear the system isn't working as intended.

[el-Magico]

How can I find my down voted post(s)?
Because all of a sudden I am -2.. and I don't understand why?

[hollus]

Click on your username over your avatar picture.

[el-Magico]

So this gives me 2 down votes?

Lets hope he doesn't crash this one too..

Ps.
Look at those Ferrari guys..

Probably some fanboys...

[acosmichippo]

a few things I would really like added to the system:

- an easy way to view posts of yours that have been voted on (either up or down)
- an easy way to view posts that you have voted on
- the ability to "undo" votes. Since we get a limited amount, it would be nice to be able to take a vote from a post I had voted on, and apply it to another I find better.

[turbof1]

a few things I would really like added to the system:

- an easy way to view posts of yours that have been voted on (either up or down)
- an easy way to view posts that you have voted on
- the ability to "undo" votes. Since we get a limited amount, it would be nice to be able to take a vote from a post I had voted on, and apply it to another I find better.

1.Looking at your received votes: scroll above -> username -> click on number of votes.
2.Looking at given votes: scroll above -> username -> click on "view my votes"
3. Undoing votes (limited in time, so be quick with it): Go to the post you voted on, click on the vote, then click on the small cross.

[hollus]

For 3 you can also go to your user name at the very top of the page, right from the F1T logo, which is a pull down menu. Then click on "view my votes", as for 2. There, recent votes made by you will have a cancel button to the right side.

[rjsa]

...as for 2. There, recent votes made by you will have a cancel button to the right side.

I can't see this...

[hollus]

That's what I meant on how to cancel (Undo) a vote you made recently.

Interestingly, I did not vote at 10:06, 10:07 or 10:11PM. Is there something broken, Tomba? Or maybe they are just posts that I voted on some time ago but now someone voted on them and altered their score?

[rjsa]

aahhh, I was expecting something by the tumbnails, thakks!

[wesley123]

So this gives me 2 down votes?

Lets hope he doesn't crash this one too..

Ps.
Look at those Ferrari guys..

Probably some fanboys...

You might want to explain me how that post was in any way useful and undeserving of it's rating. And yes, I was one of those who downvoted that post. I don't think it needs any explanation as to why I downvoted it.

[el-Magico]

You might want to explain me how that post was in any way useful and undeserving of it's rating. And yes, I was one of those who downvoted that post. I don't think it needs any explanation as to why I downvoted it.

It is self explanatory... perhaps for persons with maybe Asperger's syndrome it is not.
But for your info, it was a joke..(perhaps you overlooked the ..) due to Hamilton's previous pre-season test-crashes; this year and last year.

The remark about the Ferrari guys was based on the picture, you could see the mechanicals looking at the Mercedes..

Now if you would be so kind to explain your need to downvote, I would very much appriciate that.
Thanks in advance!

Ps.
I just read your opening post in this topic
and it just became crystal clear for me... you're way to serious

[i70q7m7ghw]

Downvotes are basically meant to indicate incorrect information, to signal other members to treat the information with caution.

So here's an example, it's now clear that is post was "wrong":-
http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewto ... 70#p480570

On that basis, should this be downvoted?

Well, I think the post is correct.

So, no.

But even if the info is wrong, it's not like the poster was saying he's seen the drawings and this is how it is. He just said, "maybe it's like this..."

'Wrong", in the sense that Richard is talking about, would be someone stating something as fact when they really have no clue. So, if I were to say "It's been proven that wind is created by the motion of leaves on trees", then you'd probably want to vote that down. That's different from someone saying "maybe it's like this...", or "it could be that...", or even "I think..."

I think.

http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewto ... 86#p482786

So should my post have been downvoted???

This system is a joke. I'm just going to post high res pictures from now on to get upvotes. Forget actually trying to join in on the discussion. Lets just accept everything everyone says as fact from now on.