how come

[benjamin]

i didn't even think -rep happened that often. i can't even remember the last time i was, and i never reported it - i've never been that bothered by it (despite what some people may think)

i just thought it'd be a bit more fair, seeing as you see the +1 i thought it'd only be right to see the -1.

[rnix]

I can see why it would be a bad idea in threads outside of here but i can't see why it would be a problem in feedback as it gives everyones view on it.
Not just people who agree with it.

[Stephen]

tbh I dont think there should be a counter for +rep on posts. Just a little message saying that they have been repped for that post or whatever. Seeing like over 5 +reps on a post or something tends to get other people to join in imo

and -reps might cause abit of trubs too

[Catzsy]

Put it this way, wouldn't you hate it if everyone could see that your post has about 5 -reps? Some people can also be easily influenced by others -repping posts too.

I think it's also nicer to see more positive things around the forum rather than the negativity.

You'd be surprised at the first one Ben . I was Forum Manager when this little feature was introduced and the reason I didn't want -rep's included was purely because it is promoting negativity, -rep is private for a reason and showing the negativity between users could promote further negativity and lead to arguments/users being bullied.

I've found the +rep appearing as a good feature, especially in feedback as it enables you to see further into who supports certain ideas etc.

Agree with both these opinions especially that some members could get bullied with pointless -rep. Although it can be reported and removed the impact is instant and the damage would already be done.

[Eoin247]

I think that they should at least remove from plus rep as far as zero.

If a post gets for example loads of -rep from everybody because it's extremely racist yet one or two people +rep it because they agree. It would represent badly the views of the forum. At least making it go as far back as zero would be good in my opinion