So we have a first return negative vote in community. Also it's a vote that is based on criteria not connected to BJJ-related skills in any way. Interesting times :)

So we have a first return negative vote in community. Also it's a vote that is based on criteria not connected to BJJ-related skills in any way. Interesting times :)

I think there is a fundamental difference in downvoting based on skill/legitimacy and then on actions/personality. But you're welcome to vote as you want - I don't make the rules. I'm just saying that I personally don't think this one is wise and it could backfire for you.

I think there is a fundamental difference in downvoting based on skill/legitimacy and then on actions/personality. But you're welcome to vote as you want - I don't make the rules. I'm just saying that I personally don't think this one is wise and it could backfire for you.

The downvote that has been given has been awarded to someone who states 'I do not Know him personally' - How does this make his downvote any more legitimate than the One Cosimo has awarded?

This is interesting. The downvote that has been given has been awarded to someone who states 'I do not Know him personally' - How does this make his downvote any more legitimate than the One Cosimo has awarded? To be honest, in this case I am surprised there has not been more 'revenge' voting.

1) 'I don't know him but people I trust say that he is not worthy of his belt rank' 2) 'I don't know him and I think he is a bad person / annoying' I agree, very interesting case of voting criteria and all something that was expected from the design of the system. I'm not mad! I just personally disagree, but maybe the entire community decides that we should vote on personality and then that's the law of the land :)

Rate a person / athlete in its entirety. If you have a black belt and you're not a moral example, you don't deserve it

Cosimo, I think it has been made very clear previously as well: Those people not knowing you have not added nor given evaluations on your CHARACTER. No evaluations on YOU. However, they have doubted your BJJ skills and abilities - a thing much more related to being a BJJ black belt than any aspect of character. Some people who claim to know you (fellow Italians) have commented on your character also and not in the best ways however they have also given a comment on your BJJ-related abilities.

Jorgen was born entirely from personal problems, he is a quibble to whom they are attached.

This might be said about so many of us humans. Many, oh so many couples deal like this with their relationship problems. I'm sure as a psychologist, he would agree. But to call him quibble is a bit arsh.

This might be said about so many of us humans. Many, oh so many couples deal like this with their relationship problems. I'm sure as a psychologist, he would agree. But to call him quibble is a bit arsh.

Jorgen was born entirely from personal problems, he is a quibble to whom they are attached. Have you been attentive to other Italians who have commented on me and voted positively, also giving me compliments as a teacher and athlete?

Can you clarify / elaborate? Or should we just leave it behind language barrier?

"Jorgen was born entirely from personal problems..."

Can you clarify / elaborate? Or should we just leave it behind language barrier?

Cosimo, when you vote for someone, you are asked if you verify that an individual's profile information and promotion history is correct. It's not asking if you like or agree with that person. Based on this, if you don't disagree with their profile information or promotion history they have provided, your down vote is invalid.

Cosimo, when you vote for someone, you are asked if you verify that an individual's profile information and promotion history is correct. It's not asking if you like or agree with that person. Based on this, if you don't disagree with their profile information or promotion history they have provided, your down vote is invalid.