Why do you thumbs down someone answer?

Question

When reading other answers, what makes you decide to give someone a thumbs down? I've read other answers which are very well written and correct, or even short and to the point and correct or it's an opinion which have been thumbed down. 

I personally only will give thumbs down to people who are rude to the poster and/or others. Also if it's obvious someone is being a troll.

Thanks in advance for your input! :)

Tabby · Accepted Answer

I only give a thumbs down to people with actual wrong answers (or idiots).  People give a lot of misleading info on here.  I try not to give a thumbs down to people I disagree with because it's just an opinion and it can't technically be wrong.

Awesome Person · Answer

I only give thumbs down when the person didn't answer the question or was rude/insulted the person who was asking the question.

Rev · Answer

Answers that are rude, factually incorrect, or reportable under community guidelines all are TD-worthy.

Also people that ask to be awarded BA; I believe a best answer should stand on its own merits and not have to be campaigned for.

Popsicles · Answer

They probably disagree with that person's opinion. NOW EVERYONE THUMBS DOWN THIS ANSWER!

♥Keep on Dreaming♥ · Answer

I only do it if someone is being a dumb@ss and can't understand the question or are being rude

Anonymous · Answer

I do it a lot, probably too much but then it doesn't actually do anyone any harm.

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