Why is it that I lose a point every time I downvote somebody else's comment or question? I've downvoted three so far (all for good reason) and have lost three points as a result.
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4Note that you only lose a point for downvoting an answer. You don't lose points for downvoting a question, and it is impossible to downvote a comment.– Double AA ModJul 22, 2012 at 2:07
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1For the first 5 minutes I thought this was AdamMosheh who asked because of the gravitar :) I'm just curious: what prompted you to choose that picture of Rashi script Aleph?– Double AA ModJul 22, 2012 at 3:28
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Hard to say. I've been using this as my avatar everywhere I go for about six or seven years now. I think it has a beautiful look to it, and while I might have originally chosen it because of various kabbalistic connotations, it's also come to remind me of a painting by Matisse that I particularly like. Not the most "kosher" of explanations perhaps, but there you have it :)– Shimon bMJul 22, 2012 at 3:59
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1By the way, I'm referring to this one, at the top of the page: smithkleingallery.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/…– Shimon bMJul 22, 2012 at 4:00
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Certainly not the answer I was expecting but interesting nonetheless!– Double AA ModJul 22, 2012 at 4:15
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So that you'll think twice before doing it.
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Seems a little odd to me, that's all. Some answers should be downvoted, though I don't much see the point in ever doing so again. Jul 22, 2012 at 2:49
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2That's the point, you should really feel that the answer needs to be downloaded in order to do it.– MenachemJul 22, 2012 at 2:53
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4@ShimonbM That's why it is so little rep that is lost. Losing even the smallest bit makes you think, but in the end it's such a minor loss on your total points that it almost doesn't matter; plus we're here for quality not prestige.– Double AA ModJul 22, 2012 at 3:08
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1@DoubleAA: While true, points are not only for prestige, but also to unlock functionality.– MenachemJul 22, 2012 at 3:12
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4True, but again, it is really a very small percentage of points lost. And functionality is only useful on a functioning site.– Double AA ModJul 22, 2012 at 3:20
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1Don't mistake me: I'm not trying to "compete" with anybody for points :) It just seems weird to me to be effectively penalised, however nominally so, when there's no reward allocated for boosting somebody else's point count. The principle makes sense; mainly, I asked because I wanted to be sure that that's what I was losing points for and not for having gone about downvoting somebody incorrectly. Jul 22, 2012 at 3:55