i wonder on this too. it seems they take away from some people yet give in abundance to certain people (who support their work or know them??). i dont mind them policing, as long as they are fair, impartial and educate people as to WHY they downvoted (many of them don't). I do mind the favoritism. That is just a bit of saying "we should control who gets the vote." to those people, i say, who do u think you're fooling?