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Debate Score:51
Arguments:26
Total Votes:66
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Should People Be Required To Explain Why They Down-Voted an Argument?

I've seen so many arguments that have been down-voted for seemingly no reason. I think if you want to down-vote an argument, you have to explain why. I mean come on, a simple "that's offensive" would even suffice. 

Yes!!

Side Score: 39
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...No

Side Score: 12
3 points

Yes. At least here on a debate site. Otherwise it's just cowardice and disrespectful to every debater.

Also, I can't deny that at least a little of the motivation I have for this is because it ruins my efficiency monitor for no reason. lol

Side: Yes!!
3 points

Exactly my point. Thanks for the DV, troll.

Side: Yes!!

I don't like losing my nearly perfect reputation just because some ass hole doesn't like what I've said. >:|

Side: Yes!!
2 points

It's probably one of Mics troll account down voting you.

Side: Yes!!
2 points

This web site allows even ecourages "Bitch Move" activity. Voting secretly should be removed from create debate altogether. I mean it's like standing behind someone, kicking them in the ass and when the guy that was down voted looks around the one that kicked him is standing in a crowd of hundreds of people.

Side: Yes!!
2 points

It's actually quite easy to figure out who down voted you just click on the point of people in debate.

Side: Yes!!
2 points

See what i mean? I know it's feelingtruth who did the DV

Side: Yes!!

I could support a Down-vote alert that tells you who downvoted you, though i can foresee quite a few personal conflicts coming from it.

Side: Yes!!

Yes otherwise they are just randomly trolling others by downvoting them

Side: Yes!!

Yes it must. This only sparks up the argument and increases our daily dose of knowledge. Plus it makes us less likely to be annoyed since we will know a valid reason for their denial rather than a stubborn and narrow minded decision.

Side: Yes!!
1 point

yeah i think it should open up an argument page if you down vote an argument.

Side: Yes!!
Cuaroc(8829) Disputed
1 point

But then again I couldn't down vote Mics troll account as easily.

Side: ...No
2 points

No, you'd be fine, just one name among millions................

Side: Yes!!
1 point

Yes! I think they should. This would make it harder for trolls to just start down-voting any argument here.

Side: Yes!!

I know right! feelingtruth down voted every argument in this debate the other day for no reason other than to annoy us...

Side: Yes!!
1 point

Yes, people should explain this. Down vote anything without explanation is not good. There should be a proper reason for downvoting.

Side: Yes!!
Cuaroc(8829) Disputed
1 point

Then why don't you explain your dv sunial?

Side: ...No
1 point

Often there's no reason to explain for the reason that most people use the down-vote option, unless they're trolling through down-voting.

Most people down-vote because the statement was so idiotic that they couldn't be bothered to respond, but wish to let the person know they've made a poor argument.

Awhile back CD didn't have the option to see who has down-voted, now we can go to someone's reward points and see if they down-voted and in what debate. Also they lose a point when the down-vote, unlike before. I think that is enough. If you're so curious, and have an idea of who has been down-voting, just go look at their reward points. And if it was them, then you can choose to confront them.

Side: ...No
1 point

No... I do all my down-voting in the middle of the night while you're all sleeping so if I explained why, no one would be around to read it any way.

Side: ...No

No, but at least, a dispute is common respect for the agrument.

Side: ...No

Why do we need the whole points system anyway? It's meaningless, exploitative gamification that undermines the inherent value of the argument and it's content.

Side: ...No

No. Sometimes it would be helpful, but some arguments are just so stupid they dont require an explanation.

Side: ...No
1 point

Then you should put that in your explanation. It doesn't have to be a profound reason, just say "that was the most retarded thing I've ever heard."

Side: Yes!!
The Phantom(453) Clarified
1 point

But that would kinda be a waste of time. .

Side: Yes!!

NEVAR! MUAHAHAHAHAHA

Side: ...No
0 points

Quit your trolling, feelingtruth!! My beautiful reputation, you'll kill it!!

Side: Yes!!