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Originally Posted by metternich1815
In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with backing or negative voting films you have not seen. If there is good reason to do so. This is especially true with neg voting. For example, if you know that a certain film does not fall into the category of horror (at least your definition of it). Of course, I have avoided doing so because I believe it is best to have seen a film, in order for you to form an opinion; however, I do not agree that there are no instances that blind voting or negative voting would be okay.
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Interesting thought. But I should note, as you offered a possible reason for one giving a Neg vote on a film that one haven't seen, you also rightfully also indicate why you personally wouldn't do it. I really don't think anyone can give a good reason to do it.
That's really my point: if you respect your fellow members' opinions, you don't display your disrespect for them by negating their opinion with your assumption. If your fellow HDC member has decidedly determined a film is a Horror film by viewing it for definitive Horror elements, why the hell would anyone negate that without even seeing the film in question. That would be illogical and best, and at worst, I shouldn't write what I'm thinking.