LadyO

Excellent point.

I wish voting were as simple as one choice. An "I like it" button. If you like the work, no matter what skill level it is, you vote. Otherwise, you walk on by.

I usually vote a 5 or don't vote at all ... it's my own personal "I like it" button.

a4e4ka

I continue to vote.
Joining TD few weeks ago I was flattered when people welcomed me warmly. I never had any skills or experience and those comments or even speechless votes showed me that I can create something, express myself. That made me feel so good! That's why I do not wish to take the chance of experiencing this good feeling fron the other beginners or anyone who needs some encouragement. I agree that the voting system can be manipulated. Any system is not perfect. It can be divided into three parts. For example: 1- vote for creativity, 2- for the skills, 3- for the artistic impression. Or else.
My point is - the voting is not only for those who want to compete, but for giving everybody some motivation. When one goes to the gallery or top five he/she can see and choose whose work to look at closely and visit the personal gallery.
When you stop voting - you are building the cage for yourself and others. In my humble opinion it will kill that wonderfull project much faster than any voting manipulations.
P.S. Another thing - not everyone has enough English to leave a comment. That is the case when voting is their only way to show some respect for the artist.

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Fair enough ... just don't want to annoy by voting on non-voter's drawings ... I have continued to vote 5's on drawings that interest me ... but I will use the 0 - 5 if the averaging is scrapped.

Baldur

I totally agree in not trying to stop anyone who still wants to vote; however my voting has stopped for now.

solosater

NO! If you want to vote you vote; if you don't you don't! No harm, no foul. Vote away.