Well said good sir. I'm sorry about that as well. It is difficult to ignore the injustice of it all, but your voting power and your effort would probably be better spent helping newcomers and other minnows as you have been. I can assure you that you and your efforts are appreciated, no matter how dim and dreary the current climate here may seem.

Remember, the majority of people are still here to develop community, to post and read content, and to make a few bucks on the side. Fortunately these people (let's be honest, really just one person with a bunch of bots) are few and far between. If everyone stands up to them and downvotes, it will probably make a difference, but in the end, it would result in mutual destruction and the lack of growth on this site.

In the end, while it irritates and frustrates me as well, and it horribly wrong on many levels, it is better to focus on staying positive and working toward what you have been working toward. We should try to make this known to the powers that be and get something fixed, but at the same time, instead of getting drawn into this downward spiral and pitiful game, keep plugging on and helping others as you have been. I will try to do the same.

Take care and stay strong. Thank you again for all you do and for all you have done.