Tye, the feature is just called "Cast" over at E2, which is why I called it that here. It simply shows the sum of all of the votes cast as ++ or --. The people there seem to like it, but mostly because the nodes on E2 are more likely to receive downvotes than they are here and it seems to amuse some noders to find that they have nodes with +85/-81 for a total rep of 4. This indicates a different sort of success in some views than a simple +76 would.

I mostly bring up the discussion because I, as a voter, moreso than a recipient of votes, would like to see if I'm the only downvoter in those rare cases where I do check the -- button. While I can't retract that vote, I would like to know I'm not the only one downvoting.

Your concerns about the recipients of downvoting complaining even more than they do are certainly valid concerns. I, now, have the same concerns. However, if this were a level power, maybe level 3 or 4, that should keep everyone but mmmph! and mmnmmph! from complaining about "personality" voting.

In reply to (ichimunki) re x 3: Cast by ichimunki
in thread Cast: showing both ++ and -- by ichimunki

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