Yes

I'm still relatively new her in the Gulch but I have found the point system a little confusing, but am starting to get the hang of it. A post or comment may be +’d or –‘d without a comment being made. OK I understand that only plus or minus if I've given a comment. To date I have not given anyone a minus. I have not agreed with some of the posts but it is the right to post what you want.
As far as hiding posts or comments that have a negative score, I don't think that should happen. Any item posted or any comment should be shown negative rating or not. The negatively rated posts and comments are as informative as any other. It shows the leanings of the majority of the readers.
If we're voting (and we're not) I vote let all post be shown.

Sure, lots to do, the clock is ticking.

yes, they are VERY busy right now-I would hate for us to slow them down in all the post production stuff going on

one of my many times suggesting the chatroom was answered, saying they would investigate adding as soon as the filming activities slowed.

It is very different. If there is a misunderstanding it can be clarified quickly. The volunteer moderator could instantly delete, block and ban ant of your trolls. I would think this software system would already have a chat room function built in.

yes, d! I thought the ustream chatting was very fun and could be productive.

Maybe they could add a chatroom or two at the same time

yes, very good suggestion. Facebook Like button is a similar problem. Do I Like the announcement that a friend's loved one has passed on?

Wellen Transcontinental?

cg, who specifically is not being nice?
I agree. I most often want someone to know I agree or appreciate their comment. It would be a nice feature. I don't now how hard that is to implement

Good suggestion circuit.

Thank you for the information

d- Here is a short description of the points and voting.
http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/faq

Where it shows your name in the "Who's Online" section or on your profile, that number next to it is your points total.

In order for your posts to be hidden due to low points, your points have to fall below some very low value. I don't remember what the number is off hand. But in practice, it only happens when someone is really making trouble and wasting everyone's time.
There are other rare cases where the site admins have to take some specific action regarding a member's posts / comments.

But the basic idea is that good discussion is rewarded in some way and unless purposely testing the boundaries, you don't have to worry about it.

They are not being very nice though. I know no one who talks like this in real life, although maybe people on the Coasts do.

I only downvote out-and-out spam or direct insults. I just scroll down for something interesting and don't take time to vote often. I do wish there were a thankyou button to register my interest without having to waste time with a reply saying I agree.

If upvotes get you more exposure and people upvote for things they agree with instead of things that add value, it increases the risk of groupthink.

I don't have a good solution, though, other than those who want other opinions just scrolling down to read the less popular posts.