How can I report a person, not an answer?

Question

There is a person in a specific area of answers who consistently give a thumbs down to every answer that comes before hers.  The answers are generally good, but you can easily see the pattern.  There's no reason for any of these people to receive the thumbs down, but this girl consistently gives them this distinction.  So, how can I report this person?  Technically her specific answer is not a rant, or anything reportable in itself but it's her actions as someone who participates here that I think should be reprimanded.  I messaged her privately but she ignored me.  I just think it's rude.  Any ideas?

hobo · Accepted Answer

Ignore & Move On.  Thumbs down upsets so many users that it should be abolished.

rachel b · Answer

Thumbs down isn't against the rules, that's why it's there. Thumbs down don't take away or add points it's just a matter of opinion. Maybe there's a legitimate reason for the thumbs down. The answer could've been wrong or stupid to someone else.

sweet_blue · Answer

hello,
You do  reports on someone who has violated the community guidelines and or not following the terms of service.  I have read both of these and there is nothing that says dont do thumbs down.  
However in the community guidelines it says if you see a good answer star it or thumbs up
if you any abuse report it.  Giving thumbs down or up is the rating system and a priviledge

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think that giving a "Thumbs Down" is against the Terms of Service.  Regardless of the reasoning.

People give "Thumbs Down" for all kinds of petty reasons.  If you start reporting people because you dislike the reason, EVERYONE would start getting violations


ADD:  Definition of Irony; In defending someone who is giving a "Thumbs Down", I get one myself


ADD#2:  You acknowledge that giving a "Thumbs Down" is not against the rules, yet you still want to find a way to report this person simpley because you don't agree with their conduct.  That is not much better than Ms. "Thumbs Down" there.  Just because you dislike how they are doing things, does not raise the issue to reporting someone.  

You are allowed to give a "Thumbs Down" even if the only reason that you dislike the answer is that it came before yours (people have given "Thumbs Down" for less.  Trying to report the person is petty in and of itself, since the "Thumbs Down" does not actually mean anything (I just got one myself), but the violation can cost someone their account.

Vannili · Answer

,I receive a lot of thumbs down too, how can I know a certain person who does that? I don't believe she can thumbs me down 3 times. I don't intend to reprimand her, I am just curious,she has the right to agree or disagree of my answers. My answers are good to others, and bad to others,I don't expect any approvals,but I hope people and I, learn from my answers.

candy c · Answer

Community/Guidelines: Thumbs up or down is a feature yahoo has for Q&A. Just have fun, forget  that other stuff.

Anonymous · Answer

You can't report he for that, besides it is worth it.

Only care about the thumbs up as for each one on a best answer you get an additional point. (max 50 per Q).

Anonymous · Answer

If their answer is not in violation,  or question then there's no reason for you to report.

Thumbs down doesn't mean anything of importance.  No points lost or gained for either party.

Winnxx · Answer

I really dont know but try clicking the person and look if you can report him/she or just click help on the upper top where it says Welcome (blank) then you will see it. thx for ur answers they were great !!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Cara* · Answer

I don't think there's really anything you can do about it.  It doesn't really matter anyway, just ignore it (or try to).

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