Forum Etiquette

[Neil Schoepp]

What criterion do you use to decide on whether or not a post deserves your vote?

Just wondering how the votes work. As I wish not to be rude to those helping myself and everyone else out. 

So, How do votes work?

It is my perception that if someone posts something useful to the masses that's a vote. If someone ask a thought provoking question that really gets a conversation going that's a vote. If someone goes above and beyond to answer a question by posting a detailed answer or links to additional information that's a vote. 

When I place a vote it's sorta like me saying nice job way to go above and beyond. I liked that it made me think or even just laugh a bit.

If you receive a vote do you automatically pay it back by voting for the person that gave you a vote? (Specially when their post in your option doesn't fit the above criteria for giving your vote).