Members can upvote or downvote various types of content, including comments, forum posts, and club notes.
There are a number of reasons that members would want to make use of the up/down voting feature on comments in posts.
How to Upvote/Downvote
You can up or downvote a post by clicking on one of the arrows in the upper right of the post or content:
Only logged-in members can vote. Guests, members who are logged out, muted accounts, or non-activated accounts cannot vote
Members cannot upvote or downvote their own content
You can change your vote at any time
Each upvote adds +1 to the content's score, while each downvote subtracts -1
Items with scores at or below a certain threshold appear grayed out
Items with scores at or below a second threshold are hidden from view
How does this feature contribute positively to the community?
We strive to make our forums and comment sections excellent places for Chess.com members to freely share thoughts and discuss chess.
By allowing community members to vote on content they enjoy or dislike, we empower you to support valuable interactions and hide negative or inflammatory comments through downvotes.
In essence, upvoting and downvoting help surface the best content while swiftly addressing less desirable material.
Thank you for being an active part of the Chess.com community. Give this feature a try and help us maintain a positive environment!
Important to note
We rely on Abuse Reports for moderation purposes. If you encounter racism, sexism, or abuse, please report it to support. You can also downvote relevant content to help hide it from view
Content can be downvoted for various reasons, not just insults
Rest assured, we have systems in place to prevent misuse and take appropriate action against offenders
Check out this article to learn how to report a member: How do I report someone?