for the most part, I would agree with you that ratings seem ridiculous on a debate forum. The problem is that many of us have tried to post our opinions on the support forum which were deemed negative and ultimately moved to the debate forum. Good honest opinions that had nothing to do with bashing or attacking in any way, shape or form. Supporters can come to this forum and get R ratings for telling their 'stories' here. I feel those should be moved to the support forum.
Tom has received a few R's on both the support forum and now on the debate forum.
Whoever is moderating this forum is doing a pretty sloppy job.