Linked by Adam S on Wed 20th Feb 2008 00:41 UTC
Today, after much feedback and evaluation, we implemented some changes to the way OSNews "moderation" works. Previously, we had a dual-purposed feedback system - an "up" vote was based on agreement, but a "down" vote was based on specific rules. We've changed the way things work around here, read more for the details. 
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2005-10-01
I agree.
I was sad when OSNews adopted the voting system as I knew it was going to turn into other web forums like slashdot where instead of discussion about the topic it turns into a game to see who can get modded up or down the most. OSNews hasn't gotten as bad as slashdot or digg but still going that way
People figure out quickly what way the wind is blowing and will adjust what they say in order to score more points. Even if they disagree 100% with what they are saying but sense its virtually anonymous and the goal is to score more points they do it.
Take digg for example a not to long ago Ron Paul was the fad anything positive about him was voted way up and anything positive about Obama was voted down. But now that Obama is the fad things have switched
In theory voting systems reduce the workload of the staff, reduce trolls and increase the number of "insightful" posts. In reality it mostly creates a forum of nearly identical posts agreeing with the status quo