[Austroturf]

Yes, I have also noticed a tendency for certain posters to get panned almost categorically, regardless of what they write, while others are sporting double and triple digit ratings for no obviously better posts.  In all honesty, I find it difficult to justify these sizable differentials in Cardboard "status".  Personally, I see the rating tool as a chance to "like" what somebody has posted, either because it was informative, witty, well-formulated or expressed an opinion I agreed with.  I have never downrated anybody and never will.  If certain individuals violate the board's standards, then the admins can dole out the punishment.  And if I don't like what somebody else says, I move on or perhaps offer an alternative viewpoint.  A forum like this lives from a variety of perspectives; and I often appreciate it when another member points out that I was wrong or misinformed.

[Austroturf]

Yes, I have also noticed a tendency for certain posters to get panned almost categorically, regardless of what they write, while others are sporting double and triple digit ratings for no obviously better posts.  In all honesty, I find it difficult to justify these sizable differentials in Cardboard "status".  Personally, I see the rating tool as a chance to "like" what somebody has posted, either because it was informative, witty, well-formulated or expressed an opinion I agreed with.  I have never downrated anybody and never will.  If certain individuals violate the board's standards, then the admins can dole out the punishment.  And if I don't like what somebody else says, I move on or perhaps offer an alternative viewpoint.  A forum like this lives from a variety of perspectives; and I often appreciate it when another member points out that I was wrong or misinformed.