Why do people give thumbs down ratings to others when the answer that is given is true.   Especially to?
957456
Because they do not want to hear the truth- they want something that will tickle their fancy- please their ears- not the truth. The truth does sting- but OH how people NEED TO HEAR IT!
425631
If an asker looks at the answers and decides one fits what they are looking for, it's his or her choice to make it the best answer.  It is not relevant that you might want to post some sort of rebuttal to other answers there.  If it hurts your feelings that your viewpoint isn't represented, that's just on this side of "too bad".
453919
Some people want to ask you "your opinion" on many things in life.  Then when you offer it, they want to argue with you about your opinion.  What they really wanted wasn't your opinion, but rather for you to agree with them on their opinion.\n\nI have told a person more than once who wanted to argue with me about an opinion, "Hey, you asked me my opinion and I gave it to you.  I'm comfortable with you not agreeing with me.  Why can't you be comfortable with me not agreeing with you?"
752881
That is because there is a band of not so smart not the majority party supporting type people running around clicking thumbs down on every answer. Within minutes of most answers being posted there will be several thumbs down trying to hide good answers because they aren't intelligent enough to debate the answers. \n\nAlso they try reporting you for violations of the rules even when you post a very legitimate question on certain topics that they disagree with.\n\nThis has turned into a joke as do most conversations with misinformed, biased, and uneducated folks.
722984
Ya, but look at how many good positive answers you got to the same question. In this world there are positive people and negative. That is across every group of people.
842495
I only take it personally when I know that I gave a good answer. Last night, someone asked why her question was removed/was a violation/whatever and I linked the Community Guidelines and said it provoked a conversation which was a no no. Everyone else was like "it's a conspiracy, Yahoo! Answers employees have no life, etc etc.\n\nIt's like, excuse me for answering the question correctly, while all of you just guess and make stuff up.\n\nThis was the question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkGFXDTzVVTRgn_vv1YQ3t_sy6IX?qid=20061109211701AA0a4bM
410186
The answerers who can do no justice to a question only answer for the 2 point value and others will for the sake of ignorance.  That isn't to say that all who answer with a wrong answer did so knowing they knew nothing...there are those who know it all!  \n\nI asked a question the other day in music and had a user post a nasty, trashy answer about her sexual nature.  It is the same old thing over and over...intelligence and the inept conception that ignorance is bliss.  \n\nIt is only 2 points afterall...but there are those point junkies that have nothing to offer only to gain here.
293995
They compliment you for a good piece or suggestion or thought. Think abt it as a "thumbs up rating" for a good answer on Yahoo Answers!
1088655
You can rate best answers for one point each.  If you give someone a thumbs up, they get a point, too.
978763
I think each person who has given Oprah "thumbs down" for her question has a different reason.  I have personally never understood why thumbs up or down was ever even an option for questions asked.  Everyone is entitled to be inquisitive - that's how people learn and evolve.  I used to work at a childcare center and I was asked some pretty wild questions from many different children.  I always did my best to answer and never discouraged them from continuing to ask.   How can a child (or adult for that matter) ever grow and achieve... if questions are never asked?   Anyway, whether or not Oprah's intentions are self-riteous or legitimately done for the goodness of others isn't for me to determine, having never met the lady.  What I do know is she has built her own empire and is more or less a self-made billionaire - I don't think it came easy to her.  The fact that she would even consider giving away gifts or money to anybody says something.  She doesn't have to.  Nowhere is it written that Oprah needs to share her wealth with any other person.  So she asks 'how you would use $1000 to help another' and people immediately get on their "bash Oprah soap box" and spread negativity when, in fact, the gesture she's suggesting is actually a positive one.  *shrugs*  I'm not one to judge her or anybody else.  Any question asked (in my opinion) is worthy of an answer.   And if somebody doesn't like the question... instead of acting out of spite and giving it a thumbs down... should just not answer it and move on.  Life is too short to finger point and whine.  Perhaps we should all be reminded "'tis the season to be jolly".
286743
The more points you have, the more you can ask questions, answer questions, rate answers and give thumbs up & down.  See here:  http://answers.yahoo.com/info/scoring_system;_ylt=Arm8YA88hBnZ90XowJkDXhc_zKIX
775886
Well you could always try not pissing them off? \n\nI don't let it spoil my fun - if I want to say something I say it - its only Yahoo and you don't even lose points for a thumbs down so what's the problem?
912989
It depends on the question. I only answer if I feel I can offer some valid information or insight.  I will not answer a question that is really ridiculous (as so many are).  I do not answer question so I can get more points (haven't quite figured out what the points are for anyway).  I think that answers should offer more than a "yes" or "no".  If I agree with someones answer I may tell the questioner why.  Some do have better answers.  I have found that most of the questions being asked are subjective.  I may give a thumbs up to someone who has a valid point, but will only give a thumbs down if some one provieds an answer that is extremely biased and ignorant of the subject.
815667
I agree with you, and you were very polite.\nI live in the States and I know more than the average graduate here and in particular have read so much more about the history of the people and the area in which I live.  So much that I ended up with a job as a tour guide.\nDo not be put off by the thumbs down.  I am level 2 and do not even seem to be able to give the thumbs up or down or else I would give you the "up".
782275
It's supposed to be used to rate the quality of the question or the answer, but few people actually use it for its intended purpose. So if someone disagrees with the question or answer, or if they dislike the user, they'll just give them a thumbs down, regardless of the quality of the question or answer.
1136185
Sometimes...it depends on who sees your question and answers it. Also, sometimes I just want to get peoples' opinions of something, so in that case I am happy with the answers. It opens my eyes to the way other people think about things. It can also be quite entertaining.
15012
give thumbs up, or choose the best answer