Potzato: I know it will soon harsh, but people downrepping use that feature when they can't be bothered to formulate a notice of disagreement or engage in an argument.
Nirth: Vestin posted a really great post once about why that isn't the point of down repping. I'll edit this post if I can find it.
There are some instances when bad behavior deserves a negative feedback, which is understandable.
And the community here is overall one of the most civil and well-mannered in the inter-webs.
especially considering it is an international and Gamers society.
The Internet is just a reflection of society (in general).
Sure there are trolls running amuck, and often times they can be the loudest voices,
but they are few in number and easily dealt with when exposed...