No they are not. They are for revenge and punishment!
The downvote keep the party line with what majority is saying is the most annoying thing about this site, but I don't know the alternative. Certainly trolls and the ill informed need to be discouraged but it's always annoying to see a legitimate reasoned opinion greyed out.
BTW, I don't agree with your original comment for whatever it's worth. I do agree with your downvote comment.
The downvote keep the party line with what majority is saying is the most annoying thing about this site, but I don't know the alternative. Certainly trolls and the ill informed need to be discouraged but it's always annoying to see a legitimate reasoned opinion greyed out.
BTW, I don't agree with your original comment for whatever it's worth. I do agree with your downvote comment.