How to Fix Downvoting

[Yun San]

In the arenas downvoting seems rampant. Most notice that downvoting occurs within the first day or so making it impossible to regain a higher avg. Here is an idea that I've come up with to battle against this.

Monday- Only 5 stars allowed (Making it so that only 5 stars could be selected)
Tuesday- 5 and 4 stars allowed
Wednesday- 5,4 and 3 stars allowed
Thursday- 5,4,3 and 2 stars allowed
Friday- 5,4,3,2 and 1 star votes allowed (which gives the haters two days to hate all they want without damaging the avg's too much)

I really think this is fair. If people want to 1 star on a Monday they can wait until friday to 1 star the entry they hate. Also when people 1 star vote an entry they should be forced to provide a comment as to why they rated 1 star (maybe even a list of the namesand what they voted could be listed). That way intimidation will prevent 1 star ratings that have no reason. If the person that rates a 1 on the entry does not have a viable reason as to why they voted a 1 star then it can be reported for mods or admins to decide to void that vote.  

[Chandler The Mermaid]

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile  

[Chandler The Mermaid]

moonlite dreamer

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

^ Agreed. I don't even mind flames, but I would love a reason as to why I get downvoted so I can improve 3nodding

Oh yes! I say that if a 2 or a 1 is given, a comment is required in order for the vote to be processed.  

[Yun San]

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

true about the viewpoint of others thinking every 1 star is unjustified but still they should be required to provide a comment (a valid reason) as to why they voted a 1 star. As for it being complicated Is not Zomg and all the other games complicated so why shouldn't the arenas be as well?  

[Yun San]

moonlite dreamer

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

^ Agreed. I don't even mind flames, but I would love a reason as to why I get downvoted so I can improve 3nodding

Yea too many people vote and not leave comments or constructive criticism (whitout it being rude criticism)  

[Chandler The Mermaid]

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

true about the viewpoint of others thinking every 1 star is unjustified but still they should be required to provide a comment (a valid reason) as to why they voted a 1 star. As for it being complicated Is not Zomg and all the other games complicated so why shouldn't the arenas be as well?

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.  

[Yun San]

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

true about the viewpoint of others thinking every 1 star is unjustified but still they should be required to provide a comment (a valid reason) as to why they voted a 1 star. As for it being complicated Is not Zomg and all the other games complicated so why shouldn't the arenas be as well?

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.

yes and the part where u cant vote low on mondays  

[Chandler The Mermaid]

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

true about the viewpoint of others thinking every 1 star is unjustified but still they should be required to provide a comment (a valid reason) as to why they voted a 1 star. As for it being complicated Is not Zomg and all the other games complicated so why shouldn't the arenas be as well?

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.

yes and the part where u cant vote low on mondays

I never did understand why the lowest votes I recieved were always on Mondays :  

[Yun San]

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

true about the viewpoint of others thinking every 1 star is unjustified but still they should be required to provide a comment (a valid reason) as to why they voted a 1 star. As for it being complicated Is not Zomg and all the other games complicated so why shouldn't the arenas be as well?

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.

yes and the part where u cant vote low on mondays

I never did understand why the lowest votes I recieved were always on Mondays :

its the downvoters way of damaging your AVG to the point where its hard for it (AVG) to go up  

[Chandler The Mermaid]

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

As much as I love this idea. The mods won't go for it. It's great, but complex, and the whole "reporting 1 star votes without a reason" will probably be overwhelming for them. Because then people who enter crap avis will think every 1 star vote is an invalid reason, and will probably report them all.
I've dealt with a lot of downvoting myself, and I just deal with it, cuz I know that every now and then I win, and thats good enough for me smile

true about the viewpoint of others thinking every 1 star is unjustified but still they should be required to provide a comment (a valid reason) as to why they voted a 1 star. As for it being complicated Is not Zomg and all the other games complicated so why shouldn't the arenas be as well?

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.

yes and the part where u cant vote low on mondays

I never did understand why the lowest votes I recieved were always on Mondays :

its the downvoters way of damaging your AVG to the point where its hard for it (AVG) to go up

Does that work?
Cuz I'll start out with a 2.5 rating, and then 20 minutes later, I've ranked at number 12.  

[Yun San]

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.

yes and the part where u cant vote low on mondays

I never did understand why the lowest votes I recieved were always on Mondays :

its the downvoters way of damaging your AVG to the point where its hard for it (AVG) to go up

Does that work?
Cuz I'll start out with a 2.5 rating, and then 20 minutes later, I've ranked at number 12.

well usually ppl are attacked by alot of downvoters at the beginning  

[Chandler The Mermaid]

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

True, very true.
I say a comment is required for 1-2 stars. Thats my final verdict.

yes and the part where u cant vote low on mondays

I never did understand why the lowest votes I recieved were always on Mondays :

its the downvoters way of damaging your AVG to the point where its hard for it (AVG) to go up

Does that work?
Cuz I'll start out with a 2.5 rating, and then 20 minutes later, I've ranked at number 12.

well usually ppl are attacked by alot of downvoters at the beginning

I must be lucky. That only happens to me on occasion.  

[Yun San]

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

Yun San

Chandler The Mermaid

I never did understand why the lowest votes I recieved were always on Mondays :

its the downvoters way of damaging your AVG to the point where its hard for it (AVG) to go up

Does that work?
Cuz I'll start out with a 2.5 rating, and then 20 minutes later, I've ranked at number 12.

well usually ppl are attacked by alot of downvoters at the beginning

I must be lucky. That only happens to me on occasion.

yea you gotta be on ppl's good side not to