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 TaLuvs2Laugh
Joined: 8/2/2006
Msg: 101
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I'm always amazed at how low the average scores for people are when I see them after I vote. It's ridiculous, I dont' know why anyone would want to subject themselves to that kind of thing.

Clearly most of the people voting are people trying to reduce others scores by voting badly. If you've received a bad score on here do yourself a favor and turn the vote image off.
 eeek
Joined: 9/23/2005
Msg: 102
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What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 3:27:24 PM

I'm always amazed at how low the average scores for people are when I see them after I vote.


You should have seen mine.


Clearly most of the people voting are people trying to reduce others scores by voting badly.


I spent some time voting a few months ago. It quickly became an exercise in understanding my own tastes. Other than that use I think the "feature" is pretty stupid. What was the motive for putting it on the site in the first place? Bruising the egos of your users isn't the best way to promote your web site.
 Kat Astrophe
Joined: 2/8/2007
Msg: 103
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 3:44:13 PM
Hey Don't feel bad hun. You should know that women are mean and don't like compitition. I am confident enough to say I think your very pretty. My question for you, go to the top 500 Hot People, and there is 51 year old women who is second on the list, how do they get all tens and we get shafted? Im going to say age over beauty.

Kat
 Interdimensional
Joined: 12/19/2006
Msg: 104
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 3:48:07 PM
can you rate yourself multiple times to keep your average up?
 Arugula
Joined: 11/5/2006
Msg: 105
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 4:02:44 PM
I sometimes get bored and go on voting binges. I vote everyone who pops up a 10 though. I imagine it's scary for some of the women and 18 year old guys who see me as one of their high voters. lol
 chilady07
Joined: 2/3/2007
Msg: 106
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 5:26:28 PM
They are haters.
 t-bag
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 107
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 6:32:27 PM
i think it's really dumb downvoting someone. really what's the point? does it make you feel good inside? i for one am against it. it serves no purpose. if i'm not that attracted to someone i just won't vote. if i think they're cute i will. it's the nice thing to do.
 Sinkist
Joined: 4/19/2006
Msg: 108
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What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/21/2007 7:20:58 PM
I forgot we had a rating system.. sorry- I never voted on that thing before. Run for President- then I will vote! :)
 OoJUSTLQQKINGoO
Joined: 1/28/2007
Msg: 109
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/22/2007 12:05:38 AM
Woman like to compare themselves to other women.... which is probably why straight women are checking out other women anyway..... not because we are seriously "checking" them out.... so I'd imagine people just click anything, maybe even lower out of jealousy?! I know I do that with men too, take a peek and click anything to see the next pic.... kinda unfair... but true. Anyway if it makes ya feel any better Id give ya 8-9
 counsellorTroi
Joined: 4/4/2006
Msg: 110
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/22/2007 10:49:50 AM
When I rate people I rate their pictures, not how attractive I think they are. If you have a blurry photo, if your photo is just of cleavage, if it's otherwise not a good representation I will give you a low rating. If you're not smiling you get a lower rater because you look less pleasant.

I also look at how attractive someone is to ME. If you're not my type, you get a low rating.

I don't usually rate women for just that reason. But you might just look like an airheaded jock, and even if you think you're God's gift to womankind I'd rate you low (not specific to OP).
 ChocBoyWonder
Joined: 11/11/2005
Msg: 111
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What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/22/2007 3:05:22 PM
The real question is who cares what they think. As long as you know whats good thats all that matters. I don't think I have a rating higher than 4, I'm not about to stick my head in a hole underground haha
 Shineraggie
Joined: 1/31/2007
Msg: 112
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/22/2007 5:51:45 PM
I really don't know why, if its jelousy, or compition, or simply because they judge women harder cause their is not attraction, who knows. If it helps the men are the same way, my women avg is around 7 and the men is aroung 2 so hope that helps.
 dvnjn
Joined: 2/4/2007
Msg: 113
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/24/2007 9:54:28 AM
Well , obvioulsly there are a lot of insecure women out there. This is normal to a point because if we all didn't have our own insecurities, we wouldn't be human. Sadly some people have to carry it too far by attacking someone else to feel better about them selves, however; they don't feel better about themselves for very long. If a good looking girl attacks another good looking girls then truly she is the ugly one and has a lot of work to do on the inside where it really counts. Btw you're a 10.
 Chillin076
Joined: 1/6/2007
Msg: 114
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/24/2007 2:04:51 PM

So, this question is more for the women, but it wont let me post in the ask a women section. I do the whole rate my picture thing. I have noticed that women who rate my profile rate me like a 1, or a 3. Now, I hate to sound like a snob, but I think I'm pretty good looking. No complaints. So why are chicks saying I'm a 3????


Katie, don't take it personally. When you open your pictures up for vote, you have to understand that many people vote different ways.

People most likely vote all sorts of ways including the following:

How you look physically
What impression they have of you in your pictures
Whether the picture was tasteful in their opinion

It may be safe to assume that anyone who gives you a really low vote is hating on you for some reason or really is repulsed by you for one of the above listed reasons.

Don't take it TOO personally. The voting feature is something I just considered to be fun and I hope you will too.

On another note, I like your pictures.
 regularguy52
Joined: 1/14/2007
Msg: 115
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/24/2007 6:38:56 PM
Judging from your profile photos..............envy. It means nothing, nada, nyet. It's just another way for envious low minded people to have their little anonymous power fixes.
 MDNinja
Joined: 1/9/2005
Msg: 116
What's with the low-balling?
Posted: 2/24/2007 6:41:35 PM
I don't see what the problem is. You have no pictures of yourself cooking OR even demonstrating good BJ technique. How else were you expecting a high rating? Nobody is rating your personality.
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