by RJ H.
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December 15, 2006

Slightly Puzzled About Horrible Image Rating (Tongue in Cheek)

June 26, 2008 09:58 PM EDT
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I'm fairly new here, as far as actually participating, anyways. I noticed last week that someone had rated the picture of myself that I use as my icon a 10! I told my husband how sweet that someone would do that.  Then this afternoon I had a total of 3 people rate it 10. Now I'm thinking that Gather sure has some nice people as members! Well...........my next rating was a 2! LOL!! A 2!!!! I guess just one "You're ugly" out of four isn't too bad!!   *grin*

 RJ  :o)
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Comments: 106

JoAnn C. Jun 26, 2008, 10:10pm EDT
I see the trolls have paid you a visit.
Nancy 67 Jun 26, 2008, 10:10pm EDT
The people that give you low scores like that here are called "Drive-By Raters" or DBRs (I think that's the term). They get their kicks giving anyone and everyone a really low score - usually a "1". They do it because they can, like hackers. I stopped allowing ratings because of that. I know my Gather friends like my stuff and we all like one another, so I'm not going to bother myself with ratings. Peace of mind!
Risa G. Jun 26, 2008, 10:25pm EDT
I rarely give anything lower than a 9 so you know it wasn't me! I give 10's mostly and sometimes 9's if I think that the story isn't for me, or the question is stupid, or something like that. Most pictures get a 10 just for effort!
RJ H. Jun 26, 2008, 11:25pm EDT
Trolls & Drive-By Raters! Too funny! I guess they are just full of ugly!! Risa, sweetie, I know it wasn't you who did it! You usually give me 10's, I know! I did look at my email in the order of the comments and votes & figured out who it was. I guess they don't know it can be done, hey?
Wanda H. Jun 27, 2008, 12:30am EDT
It has nothing to do with your looks, it has to do with this:

LOW RATERS ARE LOW RENT!

They just do it to see if they can upset people. So I welcome them to come in and low rate anything of mine. It is sooo cool cause it gives me more points. Other than that, who cares?
Angel W. Jun 27, 2008, 12:38am EDT
I was getting really frustrated by the trolls and then I decided to change my ways and just welcome them... Every time I open up the Cafe they come round and down rate it... so I curtained off a booth in the corner by the bar and reserved it just for trolls.... I thought maybe if they had there own little place to congregate in hiding... maybe they would be happier.... How miserable they must be as people to find being mean a part of their lives....

Angel
Vic Needs Coffee Jun 27, 2008, 12:54am EDT
LOL...I didn't realize they rated my ocin until about a week after I joined. I was quite surprised too.
Molly O. Jun 27, 2008, 12:56am EDT
I've heard a lot here about DB1's (people who come and rate a 1 and don't comment).... I know they do it just to be nasty. There are some that just come in and rate a 10 and leave no comment. I don't like that either because I want to be able to go back and match as many comments as were made to me and if they don't leave a comment I don't even know they were there!!!

As far as the DB1's it's too bad they don't have the nerve to at least say WHY they felt it necessary to give a bad rating. I always rate a 10 and have never saw anything not worthy of a good rate. Now if it was an article with something totally against my beliefs, ideas or thoughts.... well I just move on.... no rate and no comment. Why be nasty? I guess it's just in my nature not to be mean for no reason, lol.
Molly O. Jun 27, 2008, 12:58am EDT
Oh I saw your comment above! How in the world can you figure out who it is if they didn't leave a comment?

And another thing to think about is a rating and a page view are still points in your pocket! Regardless, you still benefit from their antics. For me it's the principle.... it just bugs me, lol.
necee t. Jun 27, 2008, 1:08am EDT
trolls are ugly.... you are pretty.... 10
RJ H. Jun 27, 2008, 1:37am EDT
Neecee, you are so sweet! Big hugs!

RJ :o)
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RJ H. Jun 27, 2008, 1:50am EDT
Molly, I'll send you the info privately! Don't want those trolls to figure it out! LOL!

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RJ H. Jun 27, 2008, 1:51am EDT
I didn't realize that page views counted, too! Awesome!

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Angela A. Jun 27, 2008, 2:54pm EDT
There are some people that are mean with their ratings. And, there are others who accidentally hit nine instead of ten. My typing is atrocious sometimes. And, my finger truly does slip. But a two? Huh? What is that about?
I'm glad you can find some humor in it.
Shannon W Jun 27, 2008, 4:31pm EDT
I'm sorry that happened to you. It's happened to me on various things that I post. At some point, everyone gets hit by a little stinky troll. Though I do have to say that it can be hard to tell who did it, even going by the email the comments came in. Some people who comment, don't leave a rating at all so if someone comes along and leaves a rating and comment, and it matches up, it may not really be them that did it because someone else may have just rated it low and not left a comment so it ends up looking like that matches. But it could really be that person to, it's just hard to know for sure. Ok, that sounded less confusing in my head but it happens lol. I did go by your picture earlier and left you a 10. It's a nice icon picture.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jun 27, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
I have no idea why you image was rated so low. I just looked at it. I see nothing wrong with it. I did give you a ten to help up your rating.

Some people are just mean and give low ratings. You get points if they rate low, so don't let the low raters bother you. But It seems to happen more later at night or real early in the morning when not many members are on.
RJ, Don't let it bother you. To tell the truth, I've never so much as looked at a single rating as long as I've been on Gather. Some people are just mean, "small" people (and I'm not referring to physical stature, which is irrelevant), and if you start judging yourself by the cheap shots thrown at you by such mentally and spiritually challenged embarrassments to the human race, you will keep your own spirit from soaring to the heights for which it is intended. I always give 10 stars to anything on which I comment, but really am not concerned by the ratings on my own posts.
Cortney R. Jun 28, 2008, 5:00am EDT
I think people probably just get a kick out of being mean and hurting people's feelings. That's pretty sad though.
Patti M. Jun 28, 2008, 7:02am EDT
Please ignore them they like the attention.
Deborah McEnery Jun 28, 2008, 7:28am EDT
It's happened to me too, weird but only when I write about trees...??Who hates trees? anyway??
Cyndi B. Jun 28, 2008, 7:40am EDT
I was hit by the troll recently too. I am thinking of not allowing ratings more often...but, even when the drop by to be mean, they are giving you points...so that is a plus.

Hope you continue to enjoy Gather - it really is a great place despite those few individuals.
Cyndi B. Jun 28, 2008, 7:41am EDT
Oh, and I will go and rate your picture a 10 to help out your rating :)
Vivian P. Jun 28, 2008, 10:59am EDT
we have a few immature people here I get hit often cause I speak my mind and dare to relate to those they find untouchable . To heck with them !!

If it does bother you turn off your ratings if not let the babies have there toy
I love Dan Coles answer
Vicky P. Jun 28, 2008, 11:21am EDT
Some people just aren't happy unless they are or think they are giving others pain. I just ignore it, there will always be an ass in a group who doesn't have the balls to say what they mean, jut leave low points.
Sandy (Site Psychic™) Knauer Jun 28, 2008, 11:54am EDT
RJ, some of us think we are supposed to rate the work. It is possible that the 2 was for the photograph and not because something thinks you are ugly. I hope, anyway.
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Jun 28, 2008, 12:12pm EDT
I try not to pay attention to the trolls. I gave this article a 10 !
.* Sandi * Jun 28, 2008, 12:17pm EDT
i agree here
trolls are ugly.... you are pretty.... 10
necee t., Jun 27, 2008, 1:08am EDT
Sharon R. Jun 28, 2008, 12:22pm EDT
I never pay any attention to my ratings. Lately I haven't even had time to post anything, do try to comment and rate a bit every day. Or at least get through most of my emails. So many things I want to do, so little time to do them.
debra g. Jun 28, 2008, 1:43pm EDT
I guess the troll likes you!As I have said before i don't think anyone has looked until the troll down rate anything I post.
Have a great gather day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sharon P. Jun 28, 2008, 1:51pm EDT
Have another 10. You look fine to me.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jun 28, 2008, 3:43pm EDT
Look at it as I do, they loved it enough to take time and rate lol
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jun 28, 2008, 3:44pm EDT
By the way you have a 10 here
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jun 28, 2008, 4:36pm EDT
What Wanda said.
Ten Stars!!
Elaine S. Jun 28, 2008, 4:53pm EDT
Some people are just plain mean.It's best to ignore them
Janet "Jax" B. Jun 28, 2008, 4:54pm EDT
I just ignore the ratings...and welcome to gather
Laura C. Jun 28, 2008, 5:11pm EDT
wasn't me either! I think it's a really nice picture...and even if I didn't, I just wouldn't rate it all..when I first joined someone rated my cat's picture a 1...I was so NOT happy lol
Karen W. Jun 28, 2008, 5:27pm EDT
Trolls, Losers, Drive by raters. A bunch of people with too much time in there hands who like to try to hurt others. Real nice bunch. Sorry you had that experience! You look great in your icon.
Yes, I've had visits from the trolls. I figured out long ago the trolls are those who want their articles and images to stay at the top and have no problem sabotaging others to do it. I also suspect that they are also the same people who expect you to post to every one of their articles and go around whining about how badly life had treated them and how they need you to answer their posts so they can get Gather points and pay their bills.
Donald M. Jun 28, 2008, 5:45pm EDT
Dont worry about the trolls, you get the points they get nothing, because you dont know who to comment back to.
IMHO this is an old hangover from the days when the only way people really saw your stuff is if it was rated high. Now, a lot of people view Gather differently and respond to friends first and then latest articles.
edna r. Jun 28, 2008, 6:29pm EDT
I recently joined gather myself. I have not had any low ratings yet. Sorry to know they will be coming!! And, I, like you, thought everyone was nice! Should have known better! Well, I say thumbs up to you and your picture. And, thumbs down to bad ratings... People just do it because they are bored or jealous!! Be happy!
Connie C. Jun 28, 2008, 6:33pm EDT
Drive by raters are always around the cornor. they have nothing better to do. Dont worry about the rating.
(The Other) Dale C. Jun 28, 2008, 8:05pm EDT
Ratings have ticked off or insulted a lot of people, throughout numerous forums. Personally, I don't much care for rating systems. Just because one posts an article or a picture, doesn't necessarily mean they want their stuff critiqued as if they were trying to be a "professional". If being a professional is what gather is about, then I'm definitely on the wrong forum.
Sharon B. Jun 28, 2008, 8:37pm EDT
I gave you a ten!! Sorry you had a bad experience around here but there are a lot of them here.
RJ H. Jun 29, 2008, 3:07am EDT
Wow! Thanks for all the positive comments and energy! And the just darn funny comments! I love a great sense of humor!

RJ :o)
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Austin Cushing Jun 29, 2008, 4:39pm EDT
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Jan S. Jun 29, 2008, 5:55pm EDT
The DB1's don't dislike your work, they dislike themselves. Don't let the turkeys get you down.
John B. Jun 29, 2008, 11:17pm EDT
I do not count the rateings myself as more than that I count the numbers of visits more. if they did take the time to stop by and look then they trought it was worth looking at. Some people will just put something like "Nice Pic" or something else that just means they have been by. Gather is full of great people so do not let one or two rude people put you off.
You took the time to post a picture and this. That is a good thing!!
Rodney R. Jun 30, 2008, 4:38am EDT
Never pay attention to my ratings always give tens or nothing
They can low rate me if they want, I'm sorta low rate anyway.
Karen R. Jun 30, 2008, 4:49am EDT
I just ignore my ratings and don't take them personally since we know the trolls are out there and the numbers don;t mean much anyway. I am like some of the others....I will either give you a 10 or not rate it at all if it is a subject I do not like.
t b. Jun 30, 2008, 10:07am EDT
Most of us give 10's or nothing.
Trolls like to feel special, want what they have done to "matter"
Thank the little ugly troll--when they low rate you, it gives you points.
"Come-on Home Depot card, Mama needs a new coat of paint!"
Tanya P. Jun 30, 2008, 11:17am EDT
Ratings don't really hold any value, unless you've entered a contest that require them. I don't think we even receive points for leaving a rating, though many think we do. Unless I just happen to forget, I always turn my ratings off when I'm submitting anything. I don't feed the trolls. lol
Sandre M. Jun 30, 2008, 1:11pm EDT
RJ,

Does somebody need a hug??? Seriously, maybe someone was just having a bad button day and slipped! LOL
Rae M. Jun 30, 2008, 3:28pm EDT
That was someone probably just rating low to be rude, they do it to everyone at one point or another because they think it is fun or something. Don't take it personally.
(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Jun 30, 2008, 3:40pm EDT
Sad as it may be there are people here for the sole purpose of trying to upset, some one or start an argument, That's a way of life for some. They are like the most of the protesters, if you protest against saving the jack Rabbit, they'll march, and if you protest de scenting a skunk they will help you there too. they get their kicks that way.
☃ Aunt Shanny Jun 30, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
LOL! Glad you see the humor in what we like to call the "trolls".
☃ Aunt Shanny Jun 30, 2008, 3:53pm EDT
And it's not like I think every thing I post is "10" worthy, it's just that the low ratings I get are RARELY based on the quality of the content. It's all about popularity. Like grade school, you might say.
J. P. Jun 30, 2008, 7:43pm EDT
Like what John said, the numbers of visits is more important than the rating number, & sometimes the better the pic/article, the more trolls come & low rate it.
Jay M. Jul 1, 2008, 12:54am EDT
That dirty Bum!!!
Sarah (I want points) Jul 1, 2008, 12:59pm EDT
Well, there's always got to be one out there...
amy s. Jul 1, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
I gave you a ten, because you are special to me. Have a great Fourth of July.
Marilyn M. Jul 2, 2008, 7:46am EDT
Who cares what the trolls think? They're giving us all points with their page views.
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Jul 2, 2008, 8:30am EDT
Here is a10 for you.
Welcome to Gather.
Ignore the trolls.....that is all you can do and Marilyn is right......points come..even by nasty trolls!

:-)
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jul 2, 2008, 8:45am EDT
I think your picture is very nice and who cares about a lousy 2 rating anyway?? You got a *10* from me! ;)
DesertDarlene L. Jul 2, 2008, 9:15am EDT
Yeah, some people get their kicks out of making other people feel bad. So, they anonymously knock out a bad rating.
Sherrie H. Jul 2, 2008, 9:36am EDT
I gave you a 10! You look very nice!
Paidra Delayno Jul 2, 2008, 10:14am EDT
I remember the first time I got hit. Bent out of shape comes to mind. I do slide videos and one low score really screws up our rating. If this gives them their kicks, then I am so happy for them, but, tomorrow morning I will wake up with a low rate but they have to wake up still being them. They can have it.
Brian M. Jul 2, 2008, 11:23am EDT
Hope this one helps. I gave you a 10.
Susan S. Jul 2, 2008, 11:27am EDT
don't pay any attention to the trolls, i don't
Gary L. Jul 2, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Havent you ever wondered why trolls live UNDER bridges?
They dont want sunlight getting all over their ugly!
You ugly? HA!
Better look again gal!
Maybe their little warty troll fingers slipped and accidently hit the 2 instead of the 10.
Just remember.....
Trolls count as points too and YOU dont live under a bridge!
Bonnie F. Jul 2, 2008, 11:58am EDT
What I've learned from being on the internet every day for the last five years is that there are people on every site that just enjoy being mean for the sake of being mean. Your picture is lovely and deserves the 10 I am leaving. Have a wonderful day and enjoy all the warm and loving people that are on Gather. Just try to forget the ugly trolls!
Alex In Wonderland Jul 2, 2008, 12:09pm EDT
well that wasn't very nice of them!
Kimber L. Jul 2, 2008, 12:45pm EDT
just ignore the trolls!!! They are too stupid to realize that just by looking at your stuff they are giving you points! LOL
Jerri H. Jul 2, 2008, 1:57pm EDT
You know...I have just come to the realization that if I don't want to something to be criticized, like a personal family picture, I just don't allow ratings. I do feel it is a bit lame to down-rate something very low and not say as to why. Que sera~ Everyone has their own opinions and what is beautiful for one is not for another~ I give 10s because I am thankful when someone shares :)
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Jul 2, 2008, 2:06pm EDT
That wasn't very nice. I just gave you a 10 for your article
June B. Jul 2, 2008, 6:59pm EDT
Don't worry about it. It happens all the time. I don't think many gatherers pay attention to ratings anyway. It's happened to me a few times too. All that matters is that we think you're a beautiful 10.
Roxanne H. Jul 2, 2008, 9:28pm EDT
It too bad that some people have to be mean in order to make themselves feel good. Just ignore them.
Jurpe {awallflower} Jul 2, 2008, 9:58pm EDT
It happens most of the idiots who give low rating are trolls. As one person stated don't feed them. They feed off of us to make themselves feel good that they acomplished making us feel bad or complain about them.
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Jul 2, 2008, 10:52pm EDT
Every so often, I rate something a 9 by accident. :)

Don't let the trolls get ya down!
Sandy (Site Psychic™) Knauer Jul 2, 2008, 11:09pm EDT
Most of us give 10's or nothing.

I'm not sure how anyone knows what "most" people do. If this is true, it makes no sense. If you read Gather's statement about points: How do I rate content on Gather?
At the bottom of an article, image, or video, just click one of the stars that corresponds with your rating: 1-10, with 10 representing some of the best content you've seen. You can only rate each article, image, or video once, and you're not able to change or remove your ratings.

There are ten numbers for a reason. Not everything you look at will be "the best" content you've seen. Some will be outstanding (10) and some will be pathetic (1), and most will be somewhere between the two. It's sad to me that adults don't get this concept.
Kimber F. Jul 3, 2008, 4:15am EDT
Don't let the trolls get to you. I don't even pay attention to my ratings. I pay attention to the comments because I am here for friends and to share with people. If someone doesn't want to comment on my work and just rate it low, so be it. That's just one less person to worry about. I only want to be friends with people who are nice. And your pic is very nice by the way. Peace
Kristi B. Jul 3, 2008, 6:14am EDT
I think that you are absolutely beautiful! To heck with those "trolls". =]
Probably just some sad lonely people jealous of your beauty and spirit and FRIENDS!
♥Tabitha Cowan♥ Jul 3, 2008, 7:09am EDT
I go by the "if you can't say somethin' nice" theory. If I don't think the pic deserves a 10, which is rare for me, I won't rate at all.
Debra R. Jul 4, 2008, 3:42pm EDT
Hey RJ, I give you a "10" lovely smile.
Angela A. Jul 4, 2008, 8:16pm EDT
Just came back again to say..

Girly Comments & Graphics
Ellie !. Jul 8, 2008, 12:13am EDT
A one is worth just as much as a 10, but only mean people leave ones.
;-)
Cassi J. Jul 12, 2008, 7:20pm EDT
You're a 10 in my book :)
Sandi S. Jul 13, 2008, 3:19pm EDT
The people on Gather seem refreshingly nice and kind to one another. But that doesn't take away from your 10!
Billie H. Jul 21, 2008, 10:31pm EDT
Sometimes it happens.It has happen to me too.
Mitch S. Jul 22, 2008, 7:21pm EDT
What's this nonsense about ratings? Next thing ya know we'll have a Miss America Pageant on Gather. Besides, all women are beautiful!
Mitch
juley g. Jul 24, 2008, 2:42pm EDT
I'm sorry that happened to you. It happens to all of us. It used to upset me, especially if it was a picture of my kids but now I realize it is just part of Gather.
Maria Gilman-Nairne Jul 24, 2008, 3:34pm EDT
We call those people "bad mind" in Jamaica. Let them to themselves
RJ H. Jul 24, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
Bad mind! How appropriate! I love it!
RJ H. Jul 24, 2008, 4:19pm EDT
Mitch, what a lovely comment!
Ladybounty ~. Jul 24, 2008, 6:23pm EDT
RJ this cute!
Oh my dear in Gatherland the fairies have to constantly fight the trolls.
Many moons ago I used to feel the same way. Now I am just happy that someone is reading my stuff! LOL Any way you have passed your initiation with flying colors! 10 points for you lol
Digital Diva S. Aug 22, 2008, 6:19am EDT
It's best just to ignore them, and never- never- never take it personally.
Bruce K. Nov 11, 2008, 8:13pm EST
Hmm, are you fishing for compliments, just joking or insecure. You look fine, maybe the 2 was because of compositional features, focus, balance, use of color, etc ... or as happened to me one time, my mouse just slipped and I accidentally gave someone a low rating. You are not a 2, and even if anyone was a 2, it would be 1-ish behavior to tell them so, and you can ignore the opinions of someone who behaves 1-ish-ly, right? ;-)
RJ H. Nov 11, 2008, 8:26pm EST
Bruce, please read my post about George Clooney, so you can provide me a complete diagnosis! Thanks!
Mary Ann S. Jan 15, 2009, 9:13am EST
I don't pay attention to ratings.
Also remember it could have been a mistake. I clicked quickly one day and gave a good friend who always comments on my pieces a one.
I apolgized over and over.
He still comments on my articles, so i guess it was okay.