I think a "really exceptional node" is not an easy thing to find. Besides reading some guide on voting, I prefer to follow my own good sense.

I think one thing that is really important is to remember that this site is a learning tool not only for advanced programmers but for the beginners too - they are the future advanced programmers. I often see people downvoting a beginner-type of post. I, on the other hand, like to upvote'em when I feel that the guy is really working hard to solve his problem and is like "half-way from the solution". Have you guys ever thought about this?

So, my voting guidelines would be something like this:

• Is the author asking an interesting question?
• Is he really trying to solve his problems or did he just came here to find a ready solution?
• If there is code on his post, is there any terrible logic error on it?
• The code is well posted? Can I understand it?
• Is he asking his question in a clear, respectful way?
• Did his post generated a good, healthy and clever discussion?

I think you shouldn't keep saving your posts. I think you should be less selective - in the good meaning of the term - in your voting choose.

Just my personal thoughts on this matter.

Cheers,

Er Galvão Abbott
a.k.a. Lobo, DaWolf
Webdeveloper


P.S. : Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. My english is terrible now, because I'm a foreigner and I'm sleepy. : )

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