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Just what is the point of people that thumb down every answer on questions?...what do people gain from it?

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I just think it shows that some people spend too much time on this site to do that kinda thing.

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  • 8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Tell me about it Venus! Almost every time I ask a question the TD trolls get busy! I think they believe by thumbing down replies they are superior in some way, they must be lacking in their dreary lives in some way.

  • 8 years ago

    They gain nothing. They're just people with no lives.

  • sinic
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Well...........that's just the way "some people" do things ...........

    ......they simply have nothing else to do with that thumb....once they

    take it out of their butt.................................................

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    i dont think they count now. towards best ans. you still get 10 points

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Sometimes there are many reasons why users do this, for instance: Jealousy, Hate the user, just a reporter troll, someone with no life who spends their time giving users TD's and reporting, they think it's fun, they are immature, maybe they get a TD and give others TD's.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Depending on a persons answer to a question it can be warranted , but there is nothing to gain from it sometimes people do it because they just want to . Doesn't have to be the person asking the question some people just td every answer for kicks .

  • 8 years ago

    there is no point,and don't get a thing my friend,so lets just let the dumb play,just like the little kids they are,

    I see the dumb are out if force,Bless em,the poor little Sad Acts.

  • 8 years ago

    As long as it's anonymous and free, it will go on. Really beats me what the point is, still one degree better than reporting a question.

  • 8 years ago

    I'm not sure what the point is to ever giving somebody a thumbs-down. isn't everybody entitled to their opinion? I give thumbs-ups even if I don't agree with an answer. I think it's a sign of immaturity, but then we have to remember, there are 10 year olds on here.

  • 8 years ago

    They can do it with out reprimand and I guess that makes them feel good.

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