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An Xhamster Conspiracy?

An Xhamster Conspiracy?

I made a rather unpleasant discovery here a couple of days ago, which may all be down to one particularly negative Xhamster member or actually comprises proof of an honest-to-goodness conspiracy.

Someone, either with the assistance of friends or via the use of additional fake profiles, has been deliberately downvoting a number of my galleries. I thought at first I'd simply misjudged the tastes of other members on the site, but closer examination quite clearly proves there has been a concerted effort to negatively affect the ratings of huge swathes of my photographic content, especially the galleries 'Pornstars' and 'Bound To Please'. Moreover, this campaign - and make no mistake, it was a focused assault - has taken place within a two-week period no more than one month ago.

I've yet to draw any conclusions regarding the identity of the culprit or culprits concerned, but I do appear to have drawn some attention to this page through my recent campaign for everyone here to show at least some rudimentary civility towards fellow members, especially women, and it is likely a degree of antagonism has been bundled in as part of the reaction to that stance.

Regardless, I find this action to be extraordinarily petty, vindictive and pointless. I just thought it worth placing the entire affair on the record and in plain view.

Published by rodent1
10 years ago
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aussie1
My friend Aniger gets attacked all the time. All her posts. Sometimes within minutes of posting she is attacked. I have seen up to 150 negative votes when there are little or no positives yet.
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send me the downvoters,thats why my profile is here for
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9 months since I posted here... has the situation gotten any better for you?
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mojitog
I get this crap too. I see it more as jealous uploaders who can't stand competition, when it isn't!
The Children have found an a way to went.
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Sorry you're having this problem. Let's hope it's apparent rather than real. But even if some folks behave childishly, that shouldn't detract from the pleasure that your wonderful posts are giving to many.
I try to remember to vote LIKE on any post that I watch, unless it's really really lame or egregiously offensive in some way (or if I want it and similar posts to go away from my Recommended page!) Your posts are uniformly excellent. Thanks for posting them, keep up the good work, and try not to let yourself be dragged down by idiots...
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strauss1
i guess I am partially guilty of this, as I often FORGET to 'even' vote. I appreciate the 'blog' uploads more, as they often 'stimulate' my brain cells. So I sometimes contribute to them. Visual stimulation is pleasant, but for me, the written word often exceeds it. Thanks and take care.
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snk990
Thanks a lot for this blog. it's ridiculous they do this on a porn site like seriously i've seen people post interracial videos for example, mostly being downvoted. lots of anonymous racists, people hating your content because you rejected their friend requests, a user can point out the dumbest thing from a video and give it a thumbs down(seen that a lot). just wow xhamster.
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I'm noticing a similar pattern with my uploads even today. I don't know about specific targeting and I have no real idea why someone would target me. I've been figuring that the downvotes have been counting more than the default mode of 100%. It seemed like it used to be that 1 downvote counted at like half a vote. Like a fresh upload with 1 downvote would rate at 50% rather than 0% like it does now. I uploaded a Batman comic earlier and within maybe 10 minutes of it being public, all 10 images had 1 downvote and the approval rating was at 0%. I noticed adding more uploads later doesn't balance out the voting either. Those are just the things I think and notice. What do you think?
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rodent1
To be fair, it's not always negative voting. In the past 24 hours, I've tried to give two videos a thumbs-up; both were counted as downvotes. [Nella_Love] has encountered major problems with this software fault.
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rodent1
Thank you; most kind. I'd added three more this weekend, and there are another three in the pipeline.
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I was surprised too to see your videos downvoted. Whe. I watched them, they were all amazing. Keep up the awesome posts nonetheless.
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rodent1
Safety in numbers, my friend; plus, we know we hold the moral highground.
-- Steve
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rodent1
Touchwood, Belle, you should find it here:
http://xhamster.com/photos/gallery/2256465/bound_to_please.html
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WonderWoman22
I was looking for the bound to please album. Is it gone now??
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rodent1
I know, but some people are incredibly petty.
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well thats silly. we are all here for fun and bit of jerking off, or fingering. Why waste time with that?
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rodent1
Very kind of you to say that. It wouldn't be so bad if the downvoting reflected their actual opinion of the material, but it's clear they vote against entire galleries or video libraries. Such a waste of effort.
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This rating system is unfortunately abused by - like it seems - well organized haters. They are attacking so many worthy content contributors here, many amateurs, especially women and trannies, are giving up and retire because they take this personal. My dear friend Luca with his asian girls movies and galleries has been attacked now, 140 negative ratings within a few days on just one movie, and this sick game on all his content! I cannot really help, I can only give 1 positive vote within 24 hours. Was at the site of a friendly women, she posted a new 90 minutes movie which was online for just 1 minute and already the first negative rating, impossible!
Thinking a lot about how to stop this, the only solution I can imagine is to change the rating system in the style of Flickr. You can give no negative ratings but only a star as a favorite. I think this is the best form of rating, I'm not interested in people who dislike me - farewell! -but want to see those who like me and my content and it's encouraging all posters :wink:
By the way I'm sad and angry that they attack so many good and friendly people like you.
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rodent1
Marks out of five would be way better.
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evilseed_ent
Second, if there *are* ratings, negative ratings shouldn't be allowed unless accompanied by a comment explaining the reason for the vote..
my same thoughts..
especially for content producers like myself..
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evilseed_ent
i believe xhamster should go to the 5 star system they had before. I WOULD DOWNLOAD MORE FREE VIDEOS QUICKER.
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thrash_assassin
Calling it a conspiracy is giving them too much credit, it's more likely just a couple of haters stewing in their own bad sperm :smile:
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Sorry for coming late to the party, but I only just stumbled across this blog. My apologies.

Yes, absolutely - there is a minority of folk who like to operate a strength-in-numbers gang mentality on here. And the vast majority of their tactics are incredibly petty.
Like yourself, I don't care much for the ratings - if there can be a concerted effort to negatively affect ratings, you can be sure they can also be positively affected for the chosen few they get along well with.
Xhamster - mostly porn, but a fair amount of bullshit can come with it too.
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Unfortunately this happen to a several number of users here... Someone did that to my Galleries also... every single picture in very different Galleries... so it cant be just only a different taste of this user, like the same you said. This behavior ist really wretched and it feels like we are in the Kindergarten again and not on a pornside to only have fun. Hard to see that adults act like defiant kids. I feel sorry for them cuz they have nothing else to do then downvote pics and vids.... poor users.... I'm glad that we have still a real life! :wink:
But Hamster should delete the dislike Button or at least should show who pressed it. These people are only brave because they can hide here, I think.
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billy69boy
I am impressed with all the thoughtful responses to this post. The problem seems to be getting worse and more irritating. I know of several good xHamster members (mostly female) who have quit the site because they are just tired of having to deal with the trolls and haters. It is unfortunate, because when good people drop out, it is a victory for the haters. Not that I blame anyone for being fed up and leaving.
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rodent1
I first noticed it after I came to the defence of a female member who was being plagued by trolls.
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I noticed it happening a lot after I started posting more interracial sex pics. I assume it is a racist person doing it.
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rodent1
If someone dislikes a specific photo or video of mine, so be it. Where I draw the line is the methodical downvoting of entire galleries and video libraries, which is pure spite.
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I have noticed a similar phenomenon, somebody will hit every single picture in one of my posts with down votes in rapid succession. Useless people with a bone to pick, trollers...who knows.
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