on what basis do i rate, also can we know who rated us + or -

A positive rating [+] is for all good posts. When you read a good discussion topic you should give a [+] rating to the opening post. When you read other people's responses you should rate them if you think it is a good response, even if you don't agree with what you say you can rate it on how well the person has responded to the discussion. If a response has five words or less you may rate it as a poor response or just leave it unrated. You can rate every post you read, or leave a post unrated if you think it is not a good response. You should only give a negative rating [-] if you think it is a poor response. You should not give it a [-] rating to a post just because you disagree with what it says. When you start a discussion you should also pick a best response, but don't do it too soon, you can leave it a week or more before you go back and mark one as the best response. The person who receives the best response is informed by email. This is the only time we ever know how our posts are rated and who has rated. All other ratings are completely anonymous.

If you like what someone has to say then give them a positive + rating. Otherwise just pass the discussion by. Differences in opinion are always welcome on MyLot. Doesn't warrant a negative rating, which usually backfires on the person giving it, anyway.

i rate anything i read that is interesting and responces to my own a + the only time i would ever use - is if that person was abusive to some one