* l have no idea why there is a rating system to begin with when it comes to opinions. l mean who has the freaking right to tell you that your opinion is BS, but mine is stellar, cause that is what it has come to.

It discourages people from posting a response, because they know that even though they took the time to formulate their thought- some folks merely by looking at " who" is posting, will get downvoted. We dealing with mean and unruly kids here masquerading as adults.

"We're dealing with mean and unruly kids here masquerading as adults."

Forget about the juvenile name calling, just look at their avatars. IMO, maybe ratings are sort of bragging rights and get enough people to give low ratings and make it look like the thread is useless. I really doubt very many look at post ratings.