# How does the up / down voting on this site actually work **URL:** \ **Category:** The Sotonians position on..\ **Created:** [24 September 2016 23:03 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341 "2016-09-24T23:03:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Barry-Sanchez](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/barry-sanchez/32/76_2.png) [@Barry-Sanchez](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Barry-Sanchez)\ **Post date:** [25 September 2016 21:30 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/21 "2016-09-25T21:30:31Z")
Either way I am fucked… ---
**Author:** ![PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/philippinesaint/32/3978_2.png) [@PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/PhilippineSaint)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 05:55 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/22 "2016-09-26T05:55:34Z")
Pap the Forest pixie is taking the piss 🤐 ---
**Author:** ![steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/steveintheforest/32/135_2.png) [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 09:41 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/23 "2016-09-26T09:41:41Z")
No no no you’ve got me all wrong … t’was just a little experiment in the quest to unlock the mysteries of the Sotonians up/down voting system. At no time did I think that a blanket upvote for every poster in the thread, culminating in my own extremely complimentary post, could ever amass enough ‘likes’ to launch a serious challenge for Papsweb League stardom … and the resulting data (a paltry 2 upvotes) confirms I was correct in not thinking that. A victim of my own curious mind maybe but taking the piss most certainly not. … and fyi I’m not a pixie … I’m too tall ---
**Author:** ![PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/philippinesaint/32/3978_2.png) [@PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/PhilippineSaint)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 10:50 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/24 "2016-09-26T10:50:50Z")
Yeh all short people say that dont they Pap? ---
**Author:** ![pap](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/pap/32/74795_2.png) [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 10:59 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/25 "2016-09-26T10:59:56Z")
We don’t, actually. But it would be amusing if we did. ---
**Author:** ![steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/steveintheforest/32/135_2.png) [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 12:10 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/26 "2016-09-26T12:10:43Z")
Now just you look here PippinSaint, I don’t know how tall pixies are in your part of the world but here in the New Forest, 5’10" they are not … I put it to you my friend, that it is infact you who are taking the piss and suspect you are just a bitter man and probably a fuckin’ beanpole t’boot. and Pap, there’s nothing wrong with pixies anyway … but I’m not one ---
**Author:** ![Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cobham-saint/32/99252_2.png) [@Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Cobham-Saint)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 12:33 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/27 "2016-09-26T12:33:25Z")
Think you touched a nerve there phil p’raps good old feet and in inches are smaller in the Forest? :lou_wink: ---
**Author:** ![steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/steveintheforest/32/135_2.png) [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 12:48 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/28 "2016-09-26T12:48:14Z")
Cobb ? tbh I don’t give a shit what the ol’ beanpole thinks but from you …well it just hurts :lou_sad: ---
**Author:** ![Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cobham-saint/32/99252_2.png) [@Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Cobham-Saint)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 13:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/29 "2016-09-26T13:08:48Z")
There, a vote up as an olive branch Steve ---
**Author:** ![BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/btripz/32/75839_2.png) [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 13:37 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/30 "2016-09-26T13:37:52Z")
Hey, I’m only 5’ 9.5" and I don’t consider myself a pixie! Far too fat and hirsuite for that. ---
**Author:** ![Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/saint-or-sinner/32/64280_2.png) [@Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Saint-or-sinner)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 14:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/31 "2016-09-26T14:08:25Z")
> Originally posted by @BTripz > > > Originally posted by @cobham-saint > > > > Think you touched a nerve there phil > > > > p’raps good old feet and in inches are smaller in the Forest? > > > > :lou_wink: > > Hey, I’m only 5’ 9.5" and I don’t consider myself a pixie! **_far too fat and_**** _hirsuite_** for that. > > You’re one of Snow White’s little friends aren’t you? > > Not quite sure what that makes me though. I’m only 5’8". ---
**Author:** ![BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/btripz/32/75839_2.png) [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 14:15 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/32 "2016-09-26T14:15:38Z")
> Originally posted by @Saint-or-sinner > > > Originally posted by @BTripz > > > > > Originally posted by @cobham-saint > > > > > > Think you touched a nerve there phil > > > > > > p’raps good old feet and in inches are smaller in the Forest? > > > > > > :lou_wink: > > > > Hey, I’m only 5’ 9.5" and I don’t consider myself a pixie! **_far too fat and_**** _hirsuite_** for that. > > > > You’re one of Snow White’s little friends aren’t you? > > > > Not quite sure what that makes me though. I’m only 5’8". ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/5/c52a57d3fc68e9bfd9093532a190ade1841200bd.jpeg) I’ll be Grumpy, you can be Bashful, Pap can be Dopey!! ---
**Author:** ![Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cobham-saint/32/99252_2.png) [@Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Cobham-Saint)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 14:27 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/33 "2016-09-26T14:27:39Z")
> Originally posted by @Saint-or-sinner > > > Originally posted by @BTripz > > > > > Originally posted by @cobham-saint > > > > > > Think you touched a nerve there phil > > > > > > p’raps good old feet and in inches are smaller in the Forest? > > > > > > :lou_wink: > > > > Hey, I’m only 5’ 9.5" and I don’t consider myself a pixie! **_far too fat and_**** _hirsuite_** for that. > > > > You’re one of Snow White’s little friends aren’t you? > > > > Not quite sure what that makes me though. I’m only 5’8". Guy, guys, guys…have we started a race to find the Sotonians shortest-arse? I’m 5’9" so it’s not me ---
**Author:** ![steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/steveintheforest/32/135_2.png) [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 14:39 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/34 "2016-09-26T14:39:14Z")
So anyway getting back to the thread, I agree with OP. The up/down voting thing has me. However I must say I do like the whole concept around Paps awarding of badges, it’s makes you feel appreciated. With this in mind and a bit of time on my hands, I thought it would be good to do my own one off badge presentation in tribute to Papsweb and all who sail on her. To take it a step further I’ve knocked some art which can be printed to a self adhesive label and worn with pride … a proper badge no less. So here you are: **The steveintheforest _‘intellectual misfits’_ Badge** Awarded to the Papmeister and all the fine posters (his cronies) on Sotonians 100 ‘steveintheforest’ points to all … which means you’re all in a relegation battle, could be any 3 out of 350 ![](https://www.dropbox.com/pri/get/animated%20badge%20final.gif?raw=1&_subject_uid=220741486&w=AAD_-gtOtF3cegZTOBhBtT4Dh0MuIaGmjoU7fWC5oSavng&size=1600x1200&size_mode=3) ---
**Author:** ![Rallyboy](https://www.sotonians.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/0ea827/32.png) [@Rallyboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Rallyboy)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 14:41 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/35 "2016-09-26T14:41:16Z")
In this land of midgets one man stands head and shoulders below the rest… ---
**Author:** ![Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/saint-or-sinner/32/64280_2.png) [@Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Saint-or-sinner)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 14:42 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/36 "2016-09-26T14:42:13Z")
You’ve just destroyed my one change at being Happy. Dam you and your little legs. ---
**Author:** ![Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cobham-saint/32/99252_2.png) [@Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Cobham-Saint)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 15:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/37 "2016-09-26T15:08:35Z")
Steve - your badge doesn’t seem to work I was going to print one and wear it home with true Sotonian pride this evening (under my jacket) :lou_lol: ---
**Author:** ![steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/steveintheforest/32/135_2.png) [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 15:17 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/38 "2016-09-26T15:17:16Z")
does now :lou_wink_2: ---
**Author:** ![steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/steveintheforest/32/135_2.png) [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 15:44 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/39 "2016-09-26T15:44:51Z")
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**Author:** ![TheCholulaKid](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/thecholulakid/32/17_2.png) [@TheCholulaKid](https://www.sotonians.com/u/TheCholulaKid)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2016 16:55 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341/40 "2016-09-26T16:55:24Z")
Right, I’ve got in to discover I’ve surpassed 60 points. I reckon that’s enough to avoid relegation for this week so I’m taking my foot of the gas, Gonna play the kids between now and next Sunday. [Previous page](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-does-the-up-down-voting-on-this-site-actually-work/1341.md?page=3)