in thread "The Culture and Function of the X Button": I'm not really sure why there are upvotes, either. I think that both upvotes and downvotes create undesirable incentives and disincentives. Anytime there are quantifiable metrics that track audience opinion, participants are naturally going to conduct them... 4d ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 3.3 3.3 I'm not really sure (view hidden) log in to judge received 3.3 3.3 This is what I think you should do. I (think) I understand what you're trying to do with the rating system. But if the numbers get shown publicly, people will naturally try to game the system, even unconsciously.... 3d ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 3.6 3.6 This is what I think (view hidden) log in to judge received 3.6 3.6