Apparently, I am a very poor communicator. I recently posted an OP that I thought was pretty [View all]
clear and straightforward. SEE: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215473923#post67
My entire intent was to express my genuine puzzlement about the few DUers who only seem to make negative responses to posts and seem to never have a positive comment.
Somehow, this nothing-burger of a post led some to assume that 1.) I was fishing for recs; 2.) I had somehow checked up on some DUers' rec frequency; and, 3.) that I was of the opinion that anyone has an obligation to rec posts they like or appreciate.
Recs are NOT, IMHO, an accurate assessment of whether a post is worthwhile or well-said. No one should feel any obligation to rec anyone's post. My point was not that there is anything wrong or remarkable about people who never or seldom rec. My point was that people who make ONLY negative remarks are people who puzzle me. Why bother to tear someone down when you won't take the time to give a thumbs up to someone whose post inspires you?
Finally, if there is a way to check up on someone's rec numbers, I am not aware of it and don't care to find out about it.
I apologize for the confusion my OP apparently spawned.
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