Agreed, I always state what I believe and why I believe it, I never give someone a minus without an explenation. If only the liberals on this site would do that!

Speaking of principles, I wonder who is the common denominator in dumbaxe posts on the blog than inevitably end up with a peeing contest? Could it be our busy body self-proclaimed expert at everything Alpha to Omega?

There are some that i can peafully agree to diagree with on this site but they is 1 and i atate 1 that is in a parrell universe with me.Maybe not you but some of his stuff is coming from another personality,I feel that it detracts from the well being of this site,I have at tie said hell with it I don't have to deal with such an anal individual.But why should everybody else have to leave because of one ,I can deal with juvienile questions all day just not insulted by anal physcopath who know everything under the moon.

The whole point system makes too many people compete for points when they need to be sharing intelligent conversation and tips. Honestly, I will actually take more time to read what a - rating had to say just to see what the hubub was all about. If there is something that is really wrong or off color with a comment, then a click on "REPORT" may be a better choice. Just my $0.02 worth.

If anyone is advising to do somehting agaisnt the law they will get a -1 from me. If someone is making fun of another person (for poor spelling or being misinformed) I will give them a -1. On one forum I am a part of for my motorcycle you have to type in a reason for giving "good gas" and "bad gas". This way people know why they are getting positive feedback and negative feedback. Personally I really enjoy that system.

When I get a -1 I take a careful look at my post. Almost always it has been for some point of view differences not offensive content, etc. It doesn't bother me when that happens but it sure sends a message about the maturity of person(s) who do that sort of thing. A very few times I have noted that my post was probably not as appropriate as it could have been. But never anything sexist, racist, or abusive. That's not me. Anyway, I do look at the minuses and pluses, mostly to judge my own behavior. Unlike some individuals (who will remain nameless, but probably shouldn't), what others think of me means a lot.

A difference of opinion doesn't upset, or draw bad marks, from me.

I do have a habit of giving +s to opinions that match mine.

I most often give out -s for those responses that either didn't read, or ignore the real question... i.e.:

Q: I'm getting either a Ruger or a Winchester. Which one?

A: Buy a Norinco!

That's a minus in my book. And no, I don't think someone should explain every mark they give. That would clutter up everything even more.

O.H.- the only -1 I know of that I have received is because I thought something was not done ethically. So I feel that was a bogus reason. However, I have also received +1 for saying nothing of value. In the end it all cancels out and I could care less about my points. Just because I have x#of stars does not mean I know anything or am more helpful than the next person.

Matt, the "..." is an elipse. Typically, an elipse is used when quoting someone. It means the writer is leaving something out that was in the original quote. An elipse can also be used to effect a pause in a dialogue.

Just got another one for no reason.

-1 or +1, Who really cares? No real skin off your nose, for sure no money out of your pocket! There are a couple of posters on here that will hit the Neg 1 on me just as soon as they see my name, and I have learned that they are mental midgets and usually dead wrong in their opinions. They do not agree with me, QED, they must be wrong. The only time I even bothered to look at Neg/Pos ratings was when Holly A. Heyser got her panties in a wad over the Boothe Babes. I'm sure several posters logged on under several different names just to mark me down. People were flocking to the blog like flies on a gut pile, never seen before or since. Don't sweat it guys, -1s are easily recovered from with a dash of Campho Phenique and a band aid!

You too, matt! Have a good 'un!

"PEACE; a state which is otained through superior firepower or liberal application of HE."

Woops, fat fingered it s/b "attained" LOL

Difference? Effectively none!

True confessions:

I always plus one my own post.

Sometimes I mean to "minus one" a post, but I am so used to "plus one-ing" that I hit the "yes" button instead of the "no" button. I question the significance of my life in those moments...

There are a couple of guys on this site that I'm sure are fine fellows, but by their own estimation are superior in intellect to the rest of us and some of us find their posts just a little dismissive and condescending. Therefore, they draw their fair share of -1's. There are a few whose politics are in opposition to their, and our, preferred recreational activities, yet they seem compelled to express those conflicting points of view as is their right. It should then come as no surprise that those views that are in opposition to our outdoor lifestyle get hit with -1's. Everyone has the freedom of speech regardless of the popularity of the topic. And -1's are in themselves a form of protected speech, just as is a cat-call or boo and hiss during an unpopular address.

As in any theater of public discourse the audience will express their emotional response to that which plays out before them. Consider a +1 as clapping and a -1 as a boo and hiss. And yes, I will play my role without regard for points because as stated above I just don't give a hoot about points. Opinions, we all have them, some are popular around the campfire and others aren't.

Hey! I'll give you one if you don't stop bellyaching about those points! LMAO :-)

The negatives don't bother me because I lose points they bother me becase that negative red number makes it look like your post is worse than it is. I feel some people wot take it seriously with a negative, yes this is ridiculous but it may hold some validity. Because I feel this way when I see people with negative by their post I give a plus 1 unless it truely is deserving a negtive. I would be more okay with the plus minus if no one could see what you have next to your post because some people will just jump on a flame bandwagon. Just my $0.02 from what I have been seeing the past day or two.

I don't have a problem with people giving out -1's without an explanation - usually it's not too difficult to figure out why.

There have been occasions, however, where I've seen posts, or photos, that have been given -1's and it's not obvious why - in those situations I think it does make sense to include a comment that explains your thinking.