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  • +1, getting a downvote without a comment is annoying. But would those comments be constructive? Doubt it. Still, suggesting that they leave a comment every time they downvote (via one of those redboxes) wouldn't be bad. Commented Jan 22, 2009 at 22:48
  • The difference will be that you sign your name when you downvote. One will have to take the responsibility of one's opinion. Commented Jan 22, 2009 at 22:54
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    It's also nice to give a reason when upvoting. Both positive and negative feedback will help to improve the quality of questions and answers on SO. Commented Jan 27, 2009 at 19:12
  • However, most upvotes are just because what you're saying is right. It's more informative to explain why what you're saying is wrong. Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 10:52
  • I was hardly downvoted and I think even sneaked upon linked accounts. I can say it was really harsh, and my example is still alive today. While I do believe I deserved all the hate, I don't think it is justifiable that I still can't upvote people here. Commented Feb 18, 2010 at 2:41
  • I'm struggling out of newbie status and I objected to seeing lots of questions downvoted without comment. A downvote for a first question seems very harsh, especially when English isn't your first language. A simple explanation: "Your English is too confusing to answer your question" or whatever would help a lot. Commented Jun 16, 2012 at 13:22
  • i think that asking questions on SO is more like a given skill by practice, rather than theory. a good minimun 10 "fail safe" questions to get a hang of things could be a nice solution and seperate spammers from newbies... Commented Feb 3, 2013 at 3:07