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Some Notable Downvote Performances

SunnyD is the only monk to achieve this rare feat:

Some Monks that Often Attract Downvotes

2000-2010: TODO

2010-2020:

2020-2030:

See also: How can I wipe every trace of myself from PerlMonks? by SiteDocClan

See Also

More nodes were added as they came to my attention long after this node was first posted.

In reply to Re^2: Controversial!! - Get rid of the -- vote option (Downvote References) by eyepopslikeamosquito
in thread Controversial!! - Get rid of the -- vote option. by cnd

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